Portland among worst places to buy a foreclosure
The Portland area is among the worst markets to buy a foreclosure, according to RealtyTrac.
Year: 2013
East Oregon water issue breakthrough possible
The effort to develop new water for Umatilla Basin farmers could soon see a breakthrough in a long-standing stalemate between farmers and environmentalists.
Adaptu shutting down
Portland-based StanCorp is shutting down Adaptu, its version of the online money management site Mint.com.
Law school apps fall as costs rise, jobs cut
The New York Times: Law school applications are headed for a 30-year low, reflecting increased concern over soaring tuition, crushing student debt and diminishing prospects of lucrative employment upon graduation.
Facebook shares sag as investors question future
C/NET: Facebook shares are down today, spelling some possible erosion in the stock price heading into the rest of the week of trading.
Post-crash, people borrow for college, not housing
The Atlantic: The story of the post-crash economy has been one of people borrowing to go to school instead of to buy houses. Student loans are up $317 billion. Mortgages are down $1.3 trillion.
Research in Motion unveils new BlackBerry
CBS: Research in Motion unveiled its first two BlackBerry 10 phones. The company is also changing its name to BlackBerry.
PERS reform could save $4.3B over 20 years
Gov. John Kitzhaber’s PERS cost-of-living plan could save $4.3 billion over 20 years.
Portland to charge for white stag sign usage
Portland city officials are starting to charge for the use of the Old Town Portland Oregon sign.
Oregon restaurants to add 21,600 new jobs by 2022
2013 will be a better year for restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association.