In a very well written article in Builder Magazine they posit the question of whether or not an affordable single family detached starter home is a thing of the past.
March 24, 2015
Succession Planning for Development and Construction
February 18, 2015
There are a number of considerations unique to construction and development firms when working on succession planning.
Clark County Fee Waiver; Not Effective
November 25, 2014
According to an independent report by The Clark County Auditor a program that waives development and impact fees for non-residential land uses is not effective.
Ridgefield’s Emergency Ordinance
November 21, 2014
The City of Ridgefield passed an emergency ordinance last night placing a moratorium on multi-family residential.
Siting the 2016 Street of Dreams
November 4, 2014
Portland developer Dennis Pahlisch believes south Hillsboro is a smart location for new executive housing.
Feds to Loosen Mortgage Rules
October 21, 2014
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks, which control the vast majority of home loans. The private lenders that fund individual home mortgages bundle those mortgages into securities that are sold to the government sponsored enterprises (GSE’s) and subject to FHFA rules.
HB 2254
October 9, 2014
This 2013 law mandates “simplified” methods for expansion of urban growth boundaries outside Metro in order to lighten the burden on cities and counties.
Washington Shoreline Projects Just Got Riskier
September 18, 2014
The Washington Court of Appeals recently decided that Shoreline Development Permits, required for development projects along the Columbia River and most other waterfronts, do not enjoy the same protection against changing regulations as subdivisions.
Survey Supports Housing Choice
September 11, 2014
Many local governments and housing industry groups routinely say there isn’t enough demand for the housing types the state and Metro require, but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
National Association of Home Builders Update
August 12, 2014
National Association of Home Builders Report
