Ahead of Schedule focuses on legal matters critical to the construction industry, offering insights, analysis, tips, and updates regarding the law of project development, design, and construction.
The Stoel Rives Real Estate, Development & Construction team consists of more than 60 attorneys who provide legal counsel to real estate owners, developers, contractors, investors, and lenders, as well as architects, engineers, and suppliers. Our real estate, development, and construction attorneys assist clients with the land use, design, acquisition, disposition, development, financing, risk allocation and insurance assessment, construction, leasing, and sale of commercial, residential, and agricultural properties. Our clients know our team for their strategic planning, smart advice, practical risk management, and business acumen.
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Commercial Real Estate Outlook: Flexibility, Risk-Sharing, and the Role of AI
Seattle-based real estate partner Emily Kelly discusses the evolving landscape of commercial real estate investment and development. From market uncertainty and shifting lease models to the role of AI and the challenges of stalled projects, Emily shares how she helps clients stay agile, mitigate risk, and position themselves for long-term success.
How Real Estate Developers Are Adapting to Inflation and Rising Costs
Real estate partner Scott Rosenthal shares how developers are navigating rising construction costs, high interest rates, and long-term financing challenges. He outlines new strategies in both market-rate and affordable housing projects, from pre-purchasing materials to rethinking equity partnerships. The conversation offers practical insights for developers, investors, and municipalities working to keep projects viable in a volatile market.
How a National Real Estate Team Drives Smarter Dealmaking
Real estate attorney Emily Kelly shares how Stoel Rives’ collaborative and well-connected real estate team helps clients navigate complex transactions with confidence. With deep bench strength across key markets and a culture of idea-sharing, the team delivers informed, strategic guidance to real estate owners and developers.
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Wright Runstad and Shorenstein Properties Sell Spring District Block 13 Office Building to Drawbridge Realty for $168.5 MillionSale includes a nine-story building with 212,000 square feet of office space.
Timberlab to Develop Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturing Facility in Millersburg, OregonStoel Rives represented Timberlab in closing a 190,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will produce sustainable engineered wood.
- Vancouver, Washington, Housing Authority Secures $71.6 Million to Rehab Two Multifamily Affordable Housing Projects
The projects are being funded through a mix of tax-exempt bonds, low-income housing tax credits, and additional loans.
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