Multifamily Delinquencies Hit Post Global Financial Crisis: What it means for Multifamily deals in 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Today we’re going to talk about a signal that lenders, buyers, and owners are all watching more closely: Multifamily loan delinquencies are rising, and a key measure just hit its highest level since the Global Financial Crisis. What does this mean for deals in 2026?
University of Oregon Next Generation Housing Plan
Mar 19, 2026
Today we’re heading to Eugene where the University of Oregon is
trying to do something that sounds simple, but never is. Build a
lot more student housing, in a real neighborhood, on real blocks,
under real zoning rules, with real neighbors who have
strong feelings about what a “real neighborhood” should be.
When Vacant Does Not Mean Available
Mar 12, 2026
Today we will be discussing a phrase that sounds like a riddle, but is turning into a real policy and finance problem for low income housing in Portland: "When vacant does not mean available".
Portland Housing Bonus Alignment Project
Mar 5, 2026
This week we will be discussing the City of Portland's Housing Bonus Alignment Project. A code package aimed at multi-dwelling zones and commercial mixed-use zones outside the Central City.
We are going to translate what is in it, what it means for underwriting, and why it is important to developers and owners.
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