Legislative Updates for Oregon and Washington - 2025 Updates and Impacts on Multifamily Housing Investments
Mar 27, 2025
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...
HFO Interview with Wayne Achen of Pacific Exteriors NW
Mar 21, 2025
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...
HFO-TV Interview with Dr. Gerard Mildner on the proposed extension of the Metro Supporting Housing Services
Mar 14, 2025
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...
Innovative Legislative Measures and Technological Advances
Mar 7, 2025
Explore Oregon's critical housing shortage as this episode examines low vacancy rates, rent burdens, and the influence of second homes. It dives into the contrasting legislative approaches between Republicans and Democrats on issues like homelessness and governance, while also discussing new requirements for...