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Mar 24, 2025Addressing America’s Housing CrisisWhat does it really mean for housing to be affordable? In Affordable Housing in the United States, authors Gregg Colburn and Rebecca Walter, Associate Professors in the Runstad Department of Real Estate at the College of Built Environments, explore this important question.Read more Close-up of a modern, colorful apartment building.Mar 21, 2025Celebrating Judy Runstad's Impact on Seattle"Judy Runstad's influence in shaping Seattle and supporting others sets a remarkable standard for all of us. Being named the 2025 First Citizen underscores her enduring contributions to both our community and the Runstad Department of Real Estate," said Shannon Affholter, Co-Chair, Runstad Department of Real Estate. | Seattle First CitizenRead more : Drone shot of the top of a skyscraper in a city.Feb 24, 2025Students Take Top Honors at ASC Regional CompetitionsConstruction Management students excelled in Reno, securing top spots in multiple categories, including 1st place in the Alternates and Sustainable Building Competition.Read more Collage of photos from Reno Competition. Left, a group of student on UW AGC posing for a photo. Top right, Construction Management Sustainability Team posing for a photo with their 2nd place awards. Bottom right, UW AGC team presenting their ideas at a table in front of a roomFeb 20, 2025Home Builders Warn of Rising Construction CostsGregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate, highlights how the ongoing tariff uncertainty is further complicating an already challenging housing market. | New York TimesRead more Construction worker(
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