Washington's 2025 Legislative Session: Major Housing Law Changes
May 29, 2025
This episode reviews the most impactful housing legislation passed in Washington State’s intense 2025 session, including new rent control measures, changes to eviction procedures, and reforms to promote housing development. The following are among the laws signaling significant changes ahead for both renters and...
Oregon Housing Legislation Update: Key Bills and Changes
May 22, 2025
In this episode, we break down high, medium, and low priority bills that could impact renters, property owners, and the multifamily housing market, from changes to permitting and rent assistance to new rules for tax exemptions and rent control. Don’t miss this essential overview for anyone invested in Oregon's...
Updates from the April 2025 Multifamily NW Apartment Report
May 15, 2025
This episode covers the April 2025 Multifamily NW Apartment Report with a tone of cautious optimism and a focus on digestible insights for a commuting audience.
Portland's Multifamily Market Analysis
May 8, 2025
This episode is all about reasons to feel confident in Portland's multifamily future! While some headlines are still catching up to what's really happening on the ground, here at HFO we are seeing a market that is quietly strengthening and setting up for long-term opportunity.
Housing Crisis Exposed: Radical Solutions for Portland’s Broken Development Systems
May 1, 2025
HFO partner Greg Frick interviews Ezra Hammer, an attorney specializing in land use and real estate with Jordan Ramis law firm. Their discussion explores the critical housing challenges facing Portland and the state of Oregon. Hammer discusses the region's significant housing shortage, with approximately 45,000 missing...