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After years of slight declines, Oregon’s population increased in 2024 according to the latest estimates released by Portland State University. State economists released a new report showing a significant increase in expected revenues, and nearly two dozen leaders from Oregon, Washington and BC Canada recently met in Portland to strategize on future housing policy.

In this episode the rising cost of insurance for multifamily properties and the State of Oregon’s new rental assistance program for individuals on the Oregon Health Plan are explored.

Up for Growth’s latest Housing Underproduction report is out, highlighting key trends and regional insights into the U.S. housing shortage. HFO’s Michael Pierce summarizes the latest data.

In this episode of Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce offers an update on some major infrastructure and job growth projects ahead in Portland and Oregon.

In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate‘s Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce discusses the promising outlook for multifamily investors in Oregon and Washington for 2025 and 2026, covering projected economic growth, population trends, and the resilience of the multifamily market amid economic uncertainties. Listen now to learn about anticipated rent increases, the impact of declining housing permits, and proactive strategies for property owners.

Enjoy the audio from our latest episode of HFO-TV, our web news program for multifamily investors. Check out the video from the episode on our website at HFORE.com/Videos.aspx or follow us on YouTube @HFOInvestmentRealEstate.

On this episode of HFO-TV, John Gillem, CoStar’s Director of Market Analytics for Oregon and Idaho, joins HFO co-founder Greg Frick on HFO TV to discuss multifamily market trends in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. John and Greg delve into population growth, apartment demand, and the slowdown in new project pipelines. Check out the full video to hear why Greg and John agree the Portland apartment market is headed for an upswing in the second half of 2024.

In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate‘s Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce discusses the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multifamily properties, focusing on the proactive measures taken by Washington, Oregon, and particularly Portland, to integrate sustainability and ensure equitable access to EV infrastructure. Learn more about the importance of compliance with regulations, the benefits for property owners, and the willingness of renters to pay premiums for EV amenities.

In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate‘s Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce shares the latest headlines impacting multifamily investors and developers, including the notable decline in multifamily housing starts and permit applications both nationally and in Oregon and Washington, and the key factors driving the trend, including high interest rates, shortages of materials and labor, and regulatory challenges.

In this episode of the HFO Multifamily Marketwatch, HFO Investment Real Estate’s Senior Research Analyst Mike Pierce analyzes Portland’s rental market, discussing the slowdown in construction, the shift towards luxury inventory, and the resurgence of concessions. Delve into the pandemic’s impact on renter preferences, Oregon’s rent increase cap, and the structural shift in the market, as well as Portland’s forecasted growth in employment, housing demand, and construction. HFO’s podcasts are sponsored by: Pacific Exteriors NW, apartment siding contractors specializing in multifamily, apartments, condos, residential, hotels, resorts, and commercial buildings, and Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate.

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