Washington’s Apartment Squeeze: Permits Plunge as Residents Flee High Costs
Jun 26, 2025
Seattle’s apartment pipeline is drying up as construction permits plunge and housing costs drive record out-migration from Washington. In this episode, HFO’s Michael Pierce breaks down the latest permitting data, rent trends, and policy debates every multifamily owner, investor, and developer needs to know.
Permits Down, Pressure Up: Oregon’s Housing Reform and the Future of Multifamily Supply
Jun 22, 2025
Permitting across the Portland metro is plummeting, but Oregon’s lawmakers are responding with bold new reforms to accelerate housing development. In this episode, HFO’s Michael Pierce explores the latest permit trends, housing bills, and investment opportunities multifamily owners, developers, and investors need to...
How Portland State is Preparing the Next Generation of Real Estate Managers
Jun 12, 2025
Dive into the evolving world of property management with Michael Havlik, academic director of Portland State University's Real Estate Center. Havlik reveals how innovative undergraduate programs are bridging the gap between education and real-world property management, offering students unique insights into...
Housing Solutions: Breaking Through Portland's Urban Development Challenges
Jun 5, 2025
In this episode, consultant Jennifer Shuch of Leland Consulting Group shares insights into the challenges facing housing production, including economic hurdles, zoning restrictions, and the critical need for more flexible urban planning strategies. She discusses emerging solutions like public-private partnerships...