Portland CRE trends, investor sentiment, economic outlook (Portland Business Journal video) [06/15/26]

HFO co-founder Greg Frick joined the debut episode of OnPoint Market Update, a new video series from OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Portland Business Journal. Frick appeared alongside OnPoint Chief Commercial Officer Bob Harding and Business Journal President and Publisher Candace Beeke. Together, they discussed commercial real estate trends across the region. They drew on insights from a recent dinner with local industry leaders. The conversation pointed to a shift toward cautious optimism. Moreover, renewed investor interest is emerging alongside continued pressure from rising costs and affordability. Frick said his current takeaway on the market is that there is “less panic, more frustration with the uncertainty.” He also said, “There are people still interested in investing in Portland; they’re just looking for confidence in the direction [of our city].” Watch the full episode here. Runtime: (16:53)