Portland permit fee increases take effect July 10
Portland’s Permitting & Development fees increase July 10, with total fee revenue expected to rise about 8%. Other city bureau
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Tariffs Pushed Construction Input Costs Up 2.8% in 2025 — More Pressure Ahead in 2026
Nonresidential construction input costs finished 2025 up 3.2% year over year largely due to tariff-related impacts, while overall construction costs
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30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.46% — Highest Since January
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of April 2, 2026, up from the prior week’s 6.38% — though still
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