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The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has implemented a nationwide reporting rule that extends beyond traditional residential closings and may also apply to certain commercial development deals involving entity buyers, vacant land, or alternative financing structures. Developers—even those operating outside of the residential market—should be aware of the Rule and understand…

Effective January 1, 2026, Washington’s newly enacted RCW 61.40.010 (the “Solicited Real Property Act”) introduces a suite of statutory protections for property owners in transactions initiated through direct solicitation. While many prospective purchasers will be impacted, this provision will have meaningful implications for real estate purchasers who rely on off‑market acquisition strategies. On its face…

After a year of policy review, the City of Tacoma has amended its ordinances to provide some landlords of affordable housing with significant relief from a number of onerous burdens imposed on landlords by the City’s “Landlord Fairness Code Initiative” (For the sake of clarity, we will refer to it as the Tenant Protection Code…

Oregon’s real estate professionals are on the cusp of a sweeping regulatory overhaul. House Bill 3137, signed into law in June 2025 and taking effect January 1, 2026, introduces significant new responsibilities for brokers, tighter oversight of teams, and expanded education requirements—all aimed at enhancing accountability across the industry.

With final rules now in place…

Oregon’s new Building Performance Standards (BPS) are now in effect, setting phased energy targets for commercial and institutional buildings.

Although the first compliance deadline is not until 2028, building owners should prepare now, as the Oregon Department of Energy (DOE) has just finalized its rules regarding the incentive program for early compliance. A competitive incentive…

Before leasing land, it is important for developers to understand the benefits of using a lease-option structure instead of jumping straight into a leasehold. By deliberately separating and sequencing the grant of rights from a landowner to a developer, parties can better manage potential reporting obligations under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) and…

As high interest rates continue to shape the commercial real estate landscape, buyers are increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional financing. One such strategy—assuming the seller’s existing mortgage—can offer significant savings when the seller’s loan terms beat current market rates.

But executing a loan assumption isn’t simple. It requires close coordination with lenders, detailed contract language…

On April 23, 2025, join me in Portland, OR, for Bisnow’s Portland Multifamily & Affordable Housing Summit where leaders in development, policy, and finance will explore what’s next for Portland’s multifamily and affordable housing sectors.

I’ll be serving as the moderator for the Affordable Housing Panel. Hear from Margaret Salazar, CEO at REACH Community Development…