HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington

In today's episode we’re diving into the Q3 2025 update for Washington’s multifamily market by submarket. Whether you own a handful of units or manage thousands across the state, this episode is for you.

With office vacancies soaring, the idea of converting commercial buildings into housing sounds like a win-win—but is it feasible? In this video, Ezra Hammer unpacks the legal and logistical hurdles of office-to-residential conversions, from zoning and building code constraints to floorplate challenges and financing gap

Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc., offers a compelling economic case for investing in the Portland metro area. From robust job creation in tech and advanced manufacturing to a favorable talent pipeline fueled by remote work trends, Claiborne highlights why Greater Portland remains a magnet for employers a

In this insightful interview, land use attorney Ezra Hammer breaks down California’s use of the “Builders’ Remedy” law and its potential application in Oregon. He explains how the legal framework bypasses local zoning when jurisdictions fail to meet state-mandated housing goals—enabling developers to push through multi

In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch, HFO’s Senior Data Analyst Michael Pierce breaks down three major regulatory changes reshaping the apartment investment landscape in Washington State. Tune in to learn what multifamily property owners must do to comply with the new Clean Buildings Tier 2 law, how Senate Bill 5

In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch, Michael Pierce explores Oregon’s latest push to ramp up housing construction and investment. With five new laws signed by Governor Tina Kotek—including fast-tracked permitting, infrastructure funding, and support for modular and mixed-income housing—developers are finding new