PORTLAND-If the Metro Council's forecast is accurate, come 2025, more than 809,000 people will spring up in the four county-area that includes a portion of Southwest Washington. The study also predicts a 120% jump in home prices.

BEAVERTON, OR-Meanwhile, the 217-acre Birthcer Properties' development continues to expand. Three industrial-flex buildings and a third class A office building are under construction within the business park that so far contains 18 completed buildings.

YAMHILL, OR-The Mitchells plan to sell the lodge, airstrip, motel and some of the campground. The asking price is $4.6 million. The family plans to retain its homes and stables, and will continue to offer horseback rides.

PALO ALTO, CA-James Koch, formerly with Cushman & Wakefield's local office, became managing director of the investment bank's new brokerage operation on Jan. 2. CSFB added brokerage services with its acquisition of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Inc.

PORTLAND-Don Maltase has been appointed president of The Commercial Association of Realtors for Oregon/SW Washington. Maltase, a partner in C&R Real Estate Services Co., has been actively involved with the Association for six years.

LIVERMORE, CA-Phoenix-based Opus West Corp. bought the property from the Iacono Family Trust. Opus plans to use the acreage for development of a six-building industrial complex. Construction should begin in April, with completion of the first phase scheduled for December.

BEND, OR-According to spokesperson for the would-be buyer, Mt. Bachelor Inc. is in early-stage negotiations for the sale of the resort to Powdr Corp., owner of the Park City Mountain Resort in Utah.

PORTLAND-The subsidiary of Eugene-based Pap Group says the expansion is in response to growing demand for aircraft services. The company operates aircraft sales, parts and service centers in Portland and Eugene.