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Exiting Seattle: An innovative company is coming to Everett
TimberRise, which employs wood in commercial and residential developments, is leaving the Emerald City.
Tom Hoban
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Frustrated restaurateur reflects on transformative pandemic
Lombardi’s owner Kerri Lonergan-Dreke is unhappy with government but is coping with the changes COVID brought.
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Squeamish in Seattle: The commercial consequences of unrest
When vandalism and arson are persistent dangers, insurers notice — and doing business gets expensive.
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COVID-19 and CHOP could benefit Snohomish County real estate
An estimated 40% to 55% of work formerly performed in an office building will be done remotely by…
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Uncharted territory: The questions for businesses are many
Life and commerce might never be the same when the coronavirus outbreak subsides.
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Affordable housing idea: Repurpose struggling retail centers
Malls converted to mixed use might be an answer for badly needed transitional and low-income housing.
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Tech makes things easier, but relationships still matter
Where we choose to live is an emotional matter, so real estate will remain a largely human enterprise.
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Real estate could be a proving ground for ‘woke capitalism’
The sector is stubbornly local in nature: Problems are solved and deals are made face to face.
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Trade deals hit home on a recent trip to Southeast Asia
China’s expansion in that and other regions poses a challenge to U.S. policy.
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Paine Field is no ‘Sea-Tac north’: Airline service is win-win
After dire predictions, the new airport passenger terminal seems to be delivering as promised.
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On a long flight, I meet a kindred spirit: Ben Carson
The U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development is a champion of “opportunity zones.”
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Tough math may spur millennial leaderhip in coming decade
Lack of discipline by baby boomers threatens to bring broad devaluation.
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Business program prepares prison inmates to defy the odds
Training and placement efforts help graduates make better lives for themselves and their families.
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‘Opportunity zones’ in new tax code could spur area growth
In addition to airport, investors get another reason to check out Everett and surrounding county.
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New economic development captain sees Everett as a winner
Former Husky Dan Eernisee thinks city has been well nurtured, like a garden.
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Let’s welcome developers into affordability discussions
In 1997, Apple was about 90 days from going broke. Today it is valued at $1 trillion, more…
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When it comes to real estate deals, Thomas Jefferson set a high bar
The Louisana Purchase, which changed America’s history, was a bold arbitrage play.
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Real estate embraces the digital era in creative ways
Developers are identifying ways to customize experiences for future renters.
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Housing boom in Puget Sound region missing crucial element: Condos
Developers are only building high-end condos where there’s enough margins to cover potential litigation.
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Why real estate investors are watching self-driving cars closely
With decisions on real estate made years in advance, could self-driving cars change how we live?