HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington
HFO's team of researchers and experts in the apartment market for Oregon and SW Washington review the latest news of interest to area multifamily owners and investors.
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Dive into this week’s Multifamily Marketwatch! Washington Governor Bob Ferguson tackles housing affordability challenges with zoning reforms and rent stabilization efforts. Seattle’s ambitious 20-year housing plan faces roadblocks that could delay new developments. Meanwhile, Portland’s vibrant market sees growth with
Legislative Updates for Oregon and Washington - 2025 Updates and Impacts on Multifamily Housing Investments
Explore the latest legislative updates impacting multifamily housing investments in Oregon and Washington! In this episode, we cover Oregon's new mandates like air conditioning requirements (SB 54), changes to rent cap exemptions (SB 722), and Washington's push for innovative housing solutions such as commercial conver
In this episode of HFO Multifamily Marketwatch, Greg Frick interviews Wayne Achen, Project Coordinator at Pacific Exteriors NW. They explore common exterior issues in multifamily buildings in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing the significance of regular maintenance and early problem detection, such as water intrusion,
HFO-TV Interview with Dr. Gerard Mildner on the proposed extension of the Metro Supporting Housing Services
In this episode of HFO Multifamily Marketwatch, we delve into the contentious debate surrounding the Portland Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax, which funds homeless services and is set to expire in 2030. A proposed 20-year extension would lower the tax rate from 1% to 0.9%, yet concerns remain about the tax's high