Oregon's Housing Landscape and Legislative Priorities
Feb 28, 2025
This episode covers groundbreaking measures reshaping multifamily housing, including rent increase caps in manufactured home parks and streamlining kit home permits in Washington. It also highlights the transformative role of AI in real estate and discusses the ripple effects of NIH grant cuts on OHSU.
HFO Interview with Olivia Clark, Portland City Councilor
Feb 20, 2025
In this episode, newly elected city councilor Olivia Clark shares her bold vision for tackling housing and development challenges. She discusses streamlining the permitting process, revising zoning regulations, and fostering a more collaborative environment at City Hall to support sustainable growth. Olivia highlights...
HFO Interview with Portland City Council member Eric Zimmerman
Feb 13, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Portland City Council member Eric Zimmerman to discuss the city’s growing challenges and opportunities in multifamily housing; from tackling frustrating permitting delays to reducing regulatory burdens that weigh heavily on multifamily property owners, our guest shares candid...
Housing Policy Updates in Oregon and Washington
Feb 6, 2025
This week’s episode dives into the legislative discussions shaping housing policy in Oregon and Washington. From proposed caps on rent increases to measures promoting condo development and tenant protections—plus new requirements for air conditioning in multifamily properties—these debates could transform the...