HFO Interview with Amy Vander Vliet, regional economist for the Oregon Employment Division, discussing Portland's economic status.
Nov 13, 2025
Amy Vander Vliet, regional economist for the Oregon Employment Division, discussed Portland's economic status. The metro area’s economy has experienced four phases: pandemic loss, recovery, stagnation, and some recent decline. Construction and manufacturing sectors have been the hardest hit. National trends, federal...
Fall 2025 Apartment Report: Turning the Corner
Nov 6, 2025
For today's episode, we will be discussing the Fall 2025 Multifamily NW Apartment Report. I will be summarizing the highlights from this year’s report: where we’ve been, where we’re heading, and what the numbers suggest about the state of multifamily housing across Oregon and...
Shutdown Shockwaves: How Missed Paychecks Are Hitting Washington State: Renters and Landlords
Oct 30, 2025
Today’s episode takes a closer look at the ripple effects of the
ongoing federal government shutdown here in Washington State—and
specifically, how missed paychecks and halted
programs are impacting renters and landlords in our region.
HFO Interview with Isaac Jones, CPA with Perkins & Co., discussing the evolution and benefits of Opportunity Zones
Oct 23, 2025
Isaac Jones, CPA with Perkins & Co., discusses the evolution and benefits of Opportunity Zones, highlighting the initial confusion caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the subsequent impact of the pandemic. The new Opportunity Zone Act 3 (OZ 3) makes the program permanent, providing more clarity and certainty....
HFO Interview with Tom Rinehart - Executive Director of Oregon Smart Growth
Oct 16, 2025
In this episode, HFO Partner Greg Frick interviews Tom Rinehart, executive director of Oregon Smart growth. Oregon Smart Growth focuses on ways to help solve the state's housing supply crisis. The organization promotes solutions elected leaders, including Portland's mayor and the City Council.