HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington

This episode features the latest Oregon wins and woes for landlords from the 2025 legislative session. Andor law co-founder Marcel Gesmundo discusses the recent Oregon legislative session. Discover the latest housing provider wins, including the defeat of several bills that would have had a negative impact on the indus

Brad Kraus, a partner at Warren Allen, breaks down the latest legislative changes impacting rental housing providers in Washington State. Discover the new rent increase caps, mandatory forms, and service of process requirements that are now in effect. This episode is crucial for  understanding how to navigate these upd

Seattle's affordable housing is unraveling—1,100 units for sale, rising costs, and legal battles. In Portland, a major nonprofit is selling 80 homes, hoping to turn renters into owners. Crisis or opportunity?

Bond yields are bouncing and lender sentiment is shifting. In this episode of HFO’s Multifamily Marketwatch, Michael Pierce breaks down the recent Treasury market volatility, explains the role of credit spreads in loan pricing, and shares what multifamily owners and investors need to know to navigate today’s cautious l

Seattle’s apartment pipeline is drying up as construction permits plunge and housing costs drive record out-migration from Washington. In this episode, HFO’s Michael Pierce breaks down the latest permitting data, rent trends, and policy debates every multifamily owner, investor, and developer needs to know.

Permitting across the Portland metro is plummeting, but Oregon’s lawmakers are responding with bold new reforms to accelerate housing development. In this episode, HFO’s Michael Pierce explores the latest permit trends, housing bills, and investment opportunities multifamily owners, developers, and investors need to tr