Brendon Ogmundson
@bogmunds.bsky.social
BCREA Chief Economist, specializing in housing and macro. Seahawks die hard, suffering Mariners fan. Strong for an economist. Work stuff mostly on LinkedIn
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We’re creating this single-stair zoning & building toolbox to try to influence zoning rules like Vancouver’s R3 zone, Villages planning, and the province’s tier 3 TOA development.
Bldg code & zoning need to work together to make the most of each.
@jwhiteyvr.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social
Bldg code & zoning need to work together to make the most of each.
@jwhiteyvr.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social
And put it all together to create incremental courtyard urbanism.
50% lot coverage. 2 to 3FSR.
35' max floor plates where there's no side yard.
12' front yard
20% side yard beyond 50' of lot depth
(or)
3 storey lane house with 4' side yard.
50% lot coverage. 2 to 3FSR.
35' max floor plates where there's no side yard.
12' front yard
20% side yard beyond 50' of lot depth
(or)
3 storey lane house with 4' side yard.
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We’re creating this single-stair zoning & building toolbox to try to influence zoning rules like Vancouver’s R3 zone, Villages planning, and the province’s tier 3 TOA development.
Bldg code & zoning need to work together to make the most of each.
@jwhiteyvr.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social
Bldg code & zoning need to work together to make the most of each.
@jwhiteyvr.bsky.social @christineboyle.bsky.social
Remember when the GOP wouldn’t confirm recent Nobel Prize winner Peter Diamond for a Governor spot?
According to Bloomberg, “National Economic Council Director Hassett has emerged as the frontrunner for the next Fed chair.”
#FederalReserve #economy #markets
#FederalReserve #economy #markets
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Remember when the GOP wouldn’t confirm recent Nobel Prize winner Peter Diamond for a Governor spot?
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"I look at that, and I have affection for a young man. It’s a Saturday night, and I’m at a typewriter with the fucking headphones on. I’m putting in the work. I’m doing it."— @themountaingoats.bsky.social's John Darnielle to Grayson Haver Currin for @GQmagazine.bsky.social
The Story John Darnielle Lived to Tell
When he was a teenager, the Mountain Goats founder never expected to live to 21. He has since become one of this century’s best songwriters. The lessons of his survival, life, and work feel endless.
www.gq.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"I look at that, and I have affection for a young man. It’s a Saturday night, and I’m at a typewriter with the fucking headphones on. I’m putting in the work. I’m doing it."— @themountaingoats.bsky.social's John Darnielle to Grayson Haver Currin for @GQmagazine.bsky.social
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Literally one of the worst occupational hazards associated with being an FX strategist: being asked to comment on how ‘Mary Kay for young men’ is doing.
If you're still referring to bitcoin as a currency or a store of value, please see me after class.
November 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Literally one of the worst occupational hazards associated with being an FX strategist: being asked to comment on how ‘Mary Kay for young men’ is doing.
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Looking for your next listen? 🎧 BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson appeared on the latest episode of the 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 to discuss the forces shaping the current market and what's ahead for the fall. Check it out here 👉 redcircle.com/shows/6af0ba...
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September 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Looking for your next listen? 🎧 BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson appeared on the latest episode of the 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 to discuss the forces shaping the current market and what's ahead for the fall. Check it out here 👉 redcircle.com/shows/6af0ba...
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#BREAKING: Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers will immediately leave his role as an instructor at Harvard while the University investigates his ties to child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Dhruv T. Patel and Cam N. Srivastava report.
Dhruv T. Patel and Cam N. Srivastava report.
Summers Will Not Finish Semester of Teaching as Harvard Investigates Epstein Ties | News | The Harvard Crimson
Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers will immediately leave his role as an instructor at Harvard while the University investigates his ties to child sex trafficker Jeffrey E. Epstein.
www.thecrimson.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#BREAKING: Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers will immediately leave his role as an instructor at Harvard while the University investigates his ties to child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Dhruv T. Patel and Cam N. Srivastava report.
Dhruv T. Patel and Cam N. Srivastava report.
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While I never believed Scott Bessent was a serious person, I am a bit surprised at exactly how unserious he's turned out to be.
November 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
While I never believed Scott Bessent was a serious person, I am a bit surprised at exactly how unserious he's turned out to be.
Let’s go!
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Josh Naylor staying with #Mariners, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
📰 SeattleSports.com + Seattle Sports App
Josh Naylor staying with #Mariners, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
📰 SeattleSports.com + Seattle Sports App
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Let’s go!
Endlessly confused by the existence of Avatar sequels. I guess they make money in spite of essentially zero cultural resonance
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Endlessly confused by the existence of Avatar sequels. I guess they make money in spite of essentially zero cultural resonance
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So-called “inclusionary zoning” is a tax on new housing that reduces the amount of housing that gets built, worsening the housing shortage and driving up rent. It is bad, counterproductive policy and we should stop doing it.
Building housing is a left issue.
Taxing housing to build housing means less housing.
Less housing means more pressure on your housing market and higher rents.
Build the housing. And don’t let NIMBYs stop or slow us downs
Taxing housing to build housing means less housing.
Less housing means more pressure on your housing market and higher rents.
Build the housing. And don’t let NIMBYs stop or slow us downs
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social
1. Get rid of min. parking requirements
2. Temporarily end MHA to spur building for 3 yrs
3. Get rid of design review temporarily for 3 yrs
4. Don’t allow NIMBYs in wealthy areas to slow down development; sue them every time as a deterrent for future efforts
1. Get rid of min. parking requirements
2. Temporarily end MHA to spur building for 3 yrs
3. Get rid of design review temporarily for 3 yrs
4. Don’t allow NIMBYs in wealthy areas to slow down development; sue them every time as a deterrent for future efforts
November 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
So-called “inclusionary zoning” is a tax on new housing that reduces the amount of housing that gets built, worsening the housing shortage and driving up rent. It is bad, counterproductive policy and we should stop doing it.
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chris shula is sam darnold’s sleep paralysis demon
November 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
chris shula is sam darnold’s sleep paralysis demon
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Was East Coast bias the reason #Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh didn't win AL MVP?
Mike Salk and Brock Huard have differing views on that, but they do agree on one thing.
sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
Mike Salk and Brock Huard have differing views on that, but they do agree on one thing.
sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
Was East Coast bias why Cal Raleigh didn't win AL MVP?
Mike Salk and Brock Huard discuss whether East Coast media bias factored into Aaron Judge winning the AL MVP over Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.
sports.mynorthwest.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Was East Coast bias the reason #Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh didn't win AL MVP?
Mike Salk and Brock Huard have differing views on that, but they do agree on one thing.
sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
Mike Salk and Brock Huard have differing views on that, but they do agree on one thing.
sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
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The MVP isn’t the best hitter award, that’s the Hank Aaron Award. The MVP should (idk why this is so hard to grasp) go to the player who is… y’know… the most VALUABLE player.
Cal Raleigh plays a more VALUABLE position, had a historic season and guided his team to new heights.
Cal Raleigh plays a more VALUABLE position, had a historic season and guided his team to new heights.
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The MVP isn’t the best hitter award, that’s the Hank Aaron Award. The MVP should (idk why this is so hard to grasp) go to the player who is… y’know… the most VALUABLE player.
Cal Raleigh plays a more VALUABLE position, had a historic season and guided his team to new heights.
Cal Raleigh plays a more VALUABLE position, had a historic season and guided his team to new heights.
@claudia-sahm.bsky.social was so right about Larry Summers
‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
WASHINGTON—Responding to recent revelations suggesting the prominent economist was a close associate of the late child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a devastated nation reportedly joined together to...
theonion.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
@claudia-sahm.bsky.social was so right about Larry Summers
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‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
WASHINGTON—Responding to recent revelations suggesting the prominent economist was a close associate of the late child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a devastated nation reportedly joined together to...
theonion.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
‘No! Not Larry Summers!’ Wails Devastated Nation
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Sustainable band lineups include four cool people (Ramones), four dorks (Weezer), or two cool people and two dorks (Cheap Trick). Unsustainable band lineups include one cool person and three dorks (Pixies)
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Sustainable band lineups include four cool people (Ramones), four dorks (Weezer), or two cool people and two dorks (Cheap Trick). Unsustainable band lineups include one cool person and three dorks (Pixies)
Can’t wait for Kevin Hassett’s Fed to start targeting Door Dash inflation
November 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Can’t wait for Kevin Hassett’s Fed to start targeting Door Dash inflation
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I wonder if the United States can learn anything from the last time a major industrialized country decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world?
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I wonder if the United States can learn anything from the last time a major industrialized country decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world?
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
Setting a new standard for craven simpering
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the draw for the World Cup on Dec. 5 in Washington. https://to.pbs.org/47LyluB
FIFA to award new peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
www.pbs.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Setting a new standard for craven simpering