Developers looking to build in Portland are increasingly coming to the same conclusion: In this market, it’s time to go big or go home.

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Forecasting a better tax climate for real estate

January 5, 2018 3:01 pm Leave a comment The full impact of a new federal law likely won’t be evident for a few years, but some stakeholders are optimistic.

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Sticking out by sticking around

December 22, 2017 2:32 pm Leave a comment In the Pearl District, one industrial business continues to be content operating in its longtime location.

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Portland reportedly sees dip in residential rents

November 2, 2017 2:44 pm Leave a comment Rents in Portland have fallen for consecutive months, suggesting new supply is making a dent in meeting the city’s housing needs.

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Opportunity for special delivery

September 22, 2017 9:52 am Leave a comment A master developer will soon be sought for the 24-acre Broadway Corridor, a Northwest Portland property that includes the 14-acre U.S. Postal Service site.

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Rental housing conflict simmering

April 18, 2017 3:47 pm Leave a comment While defenders of tenants' rights push for rule changes, landlords warn that property management will suffer.

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People are gaining spaces, but what about cars?

August 31, 2016 10:43 am Leave a comment For many projects in Portland, developers are finding they can make do with less parking now than before the recession.

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Bracing for a flood of permit applications

June 17, 2016 2:22 pm 1 Comment Portland developers are working feverishly to get ahead of inclusionary zoning regulations the City Council is expected to adopt this fall.

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Roads less traveled could make all the difference

April 25, 2016 11:23 am Leave a comment Multifamily developers in coming years may be required to more carefully consider how people travel to and from their buildings, and whether future tenants will drive.

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Some affordability required

March 28, 2016 12:36 pm Leave a comment A newly enacted state law enables local governments to require multifamily developers to include affordable housing in sizable projects.
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