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Why Developers Are Warming Up to Co-Living – GlobeSt.com

January 31, 2019 1:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Why Developers Are Warming Up to Co-Living – GlobeSt.com

As Los Angeles—and, really, greater Southern California—moves toward density, developers have been challenged to find affordable ways to house the... View Article


EVENT – B&H University : URM Building Ordinance Changes

January 24, 2019 4:41 pm Published by Comments Off on EVENT – B&H University : URM Building Ordinance Changes

The SVN | Bluestone & Hockley corporate office at 9320 SW Barbur Blvd. Suite 300, Portland, Oregon will conduct a... View Article


Potential one-two punch of recession and shifting demographics could reduce total US vehicle demand to about 11.5 million by 2025 – Bain & Company

January 17, 2019 4:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Potential one-two punch of recession and shifting demographics could reduce total US vehicle demand to about 11.5 million by 2025 – Bain & Company

While auto leadership teams prepare for technological disruption, few are focused on the possible double punch of a recession and shifting demographics that is likely to slash automotive sales before new technologies take off. That scenario could leave many companies weakened and some unable to survive the transition.


Top 8 Commercial Real Estate Predictions for 2019 – GlobeSt.com

January 10, 2019 3:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Top 8 Commercial Real Estate Predictions for 2019 – GlobeSt.com

Top 8 CRE Predictions for 2019 If you are looking for predictions for 2019 for the commercial real estate market,... View Article


How to Prepare for the New Office Space Trends – GlobeSt.com

January 3, 2019 2:59 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Prepare for the New Office Space Trends – GlobeSt.com

How to Prepare for the New Office Space Trends. -The average worker spends 40% of the day at their desk. Eighty percent of work is defined as “collaborative.” Forty-three percent of respondents in a survey indicates that less than 5% of their worksite include enclosed offices. More than 80% of workers spend their time engaged in collaborative work.


Four UGB expansions approved in Portland-metro area – DJC Oregon

December 27, 2018 11:35 am Published by Comments Off on Four UGB expansions approved in Portland-metro area – DJC Oregon

The Metro Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve four urban growth boundary expansions and open up 2,181 acres of land for future development.... View Article


Initiative Behind Portland’s Bid for MLB Team Reaches Deal with City’s Port for 45-Acre Ballpark Site – CoStar

December 20, 2018 1:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Initiative Behind Portland’s Bid for MLB Team Reaches Deal with City’s Port for 45-Acre Ballpark Site – CoStar

The Portland Diamond Project noted in an announcement this past week that it reached an agreement in principle with the Port of Portland to develop a ballpark on a 45-acre site, dubbed Terminal 2. While the terms of the agreement were not disclosed in the announcement, local media outlets have reported that the property deal will be structured as a long-term lease.


2019 Real Estate Report: How Does the Multifamily Market Look? – Kiplinger

December 13, 2018 1:03 pm Published by Comments Off on 2019 Real Estate Report: How Does the Multifamily Market Look? – Kiplinger

If you're considering investing in a multifamily venture, or if you're already in the market, there are challenges and opportunities to watch for in the coming year. From rent trends to supply and cost factors, here's what to expect in 2019.


Multifamily’s New Math – GlobeSt.com

December 6, 2018 3:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Multifamily’s New Math – GlobeSt.com

The apartment asset class is having a numbers problem with deals and development getting harder to pencil in. Still, the... View Article


Loan Originations Wane Despite Demand for Apartments, Industrial – GlobeSt.com

November 29, 2018 12:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Loan Originations Wane Despite Demand for Apartments, Industrial – GlobeSt.com

Lenders are acting much differently at this stage of the cycle than they were in the last cycle, when loan... View Article


Needs vs. Expectations: What Today’s Renters Want – MHN

November 21, 2018 2:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Needs vs. Expectations: What Today’s Renters Want – MHN

In partnership with Kingsley Associates, NMHC unveiled the results of its Renter Preferences Report, shedding light on the factors that... View Article


Quick Fact – November 2018 – Are Apartment rent going to drop, as newly constructed apartments enter the Portland market?

November 15, 2018 10:11 am Published by Comments Off on Quick Fact – November 2018 – Are Apartment rent going to drop, as newly constructed apartments enter the Portland market?

By: Clifford A. Hockley, President Bluestone and Hockley Real Estate Services, Executive Director, SVN | Bluestone and Hockley Most residential... View Article


Landlords Should Keep in Mind When Their Properties Serve as Delivery Pick-Up Points – National Real Estate Investor

November 8, 2018 2:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Landlords Should Keep in Mind When Their Properties Serve as Delivery Pick-Up Points – National Real Estate Investor

We live in an exciting time of change in the consumer retail market. As technology continues to advance and as... View Article


Apartment Construction Begins to Slow Down – NREI

November 5, 2018 9:11 am Published by Comments Off on Apartment Construction Begins to Slow Down – NREI

Apartment developers took out fewer building permits in September, stymied by rising interest rates and construction costs.   Apartment building... View Article


Portland rents drop in steepest decline across US – Portland Tribune

October 25, 2018 1:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Portland rents drop in steepest decline across US – Portland Tribune

Portland has added some 15,000 new apartments since 2015, but most are designed for luxury. PORTLAND, Ore.  — It’s good news... View Article


Tech Companies Account for One-Fifth of US Office Leasing Activity – CoStar

October 18, 2018 2:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Tech Companies Account for One-Fifth of US Office Leasing Activity – CoStar

Industry Spreads Across the Country in Search of Talent. While all eyes have been on Amazon’s astronomical growth and it’s... View Article