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Multifamily Marketwatch
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Multifamily NW Apartment Report: Turning the Corner – Fall 2025
For today’s episode, we will be discussing the Fall 2025 Multifamily NW Apartment Report. I will be summarizing the highlights from this year’s report: where we’ve been, where we’re heading, and what the numbers suggest about the state of multifamily housing across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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Shutdown Shockwaves: Missed Paychecks Impact Renters and Landlords
Shutdown Shockwaves: Missed Paychecks. Today’s episode takes a closer look at the ripple effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown here in Washington State—and specifically, how missed paychecks impact renters and landlords in our region.
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Can Offices Become Housing? What Developers Need to Know
With office vacancies soaring, the idea of converting commercial buildings into housing sounds like a win-win—but is it feasible? Can offices become housing, you might wonder? In this video, Ezra Hammer unpacks the legal and logistical hurdles of office-to-residential conversions, from zoning and building code constraints to floorplate challenges and financing gaps. While popular in theory, these conversions face major headwinds—especially in cities like Portland, where planning code changes lag market needs. Developers exploring adaptive reuse or value-add multifamily opportunities will find this discussion a must-watch primer. It explores turning empty square footage into livable density. So, can offices become housing feasibly given these obstacles?
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Why Investors Should be Bullish on Portland’s Economic Outlook
Why be bullish on Portland? Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc., offers a compelling economic case for investing in the Portland metro area. From robust job creation in tech and advanced manufacturing to a favorable talent pipeline fueled by remote work trends, Claiborne highlights why Greater Portland remains a magnet for employers and investors. This video is a must-watch for multifamily owners evaluating long-term growth prospects tied to Intel’s fab expansion, clean tech investment, and the region’s world-class livability advantages.
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Washington’s Apartment Development Push: Parking Reform and Transit-Oriented Development
Washington’s apartment development push.
In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch™, HFO’s Senior Data Analyst Michael Pierce breaks down three major regulatory changes reshaping the apartment investment landscape in Washington State. Tune in to learn what multifamily property owners must do to comply with the new Clean Buildings Tier 2 law, how Senate Bill 5184 is eliminating costly parking mandates, and why Washington’s Transit-Oriented Development Law (HB 1491) is one of the most aggressive pro-density policies in the nation. This timely briefing is essential for multifamily investors, developers, and asset managers looking to reduce costs, unlock tax incentives, and stay ahead of compliance deadlines.
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Oregon’s Housing Acceleration: New Laws, Lease Changes, and Why Portland is Back!
In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch™, Michael Pierce explores Oregon’s latest push to ramp up housing construction and investment. With five new laws signed by Governor Tina Kotek—including fast-tracked permitting, infrastructure funding, and support for modular and mixed-income housing—developers are finding new opportunities across the state. Plus, hear about Eugene’s plan for 520 units of student housing, Happy Valley’s new mandatory $130 parking charge, and why Portland is quietly becoming one of the best multifamily investment plays on the West Coast. This is must-know intel for multifamily owners and developers navigating Oregon’s next housing wave.
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Multifamily Lending Outlook: 2025 and Beyond
Charlie Kokernak of Gantry Inc. delivers a practical, forward-looking take on the multifamily lending environment heading into 2026. Touching on interest rates, debt yields, refinancing pain, and lender sentiment, Kokernak helps multifamily investors understand what to expect in both agency and private lending markets. With institutional sales slow and distress brewing in some segments, this conversation offers key insights on how to finance, refinance, and restructure deals in today’s high-rate environment.
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Portland’s Vacancy Tax Proposal: Quick Fix or Quagmire?
Portland’s vacancy tax proposal is the topic of today’s episode. It’s a topic that several Portland City Council members are currently discussing. Some argue a vacancy tax can help reduce vacant properties across the city. But is it really the solution to our housing crisis, or are they simply looking at a policy that sounds promising but falls short?
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Q2 2025 Portland Multifamily Report: Stabilizing Fundamentals, Suburban Strength, and a Pipeline Slowdown
Q2 2025 Portland Multifamily Report: In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch, Michael Pierce dives into Portland’s multifamily market as it begins to stabilize after years of volatility. With vacancy rates trending downward, absorption increasing, and construction slowing to a crawl, what does the current situation mean for investors and developers? Tune in for a positive outlook on Portland’s market and how strategic patience may be the key to success.
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Oregon’s Latest Landlord Wins & Woes 7/25/25
This episode highlights the latest Oregon wins and woes for landlords from the 2025 legislative session. Andor law co-founder Marcel Gesmundo discusses the recent Oregon legislative session. Discover the latest housing provider wins, including the defeat of several bills that would have had a negative impact on the industry. Additionally, Gesmundo discusses the ongoing efforts to promote housing production and streamline processes within the state. Marcel serves on the board of directors of the Government Affairs Committee for Multifamily NW.
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