The Great Portland Rent Debate: Trends, Shifts, and Forecasts
HFO Multifamily Marketwatch
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: , apartment siding contractors specializing in multifamily, apartments,...
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From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: How office conversions are changing the real estate game
HFO Multifamily Marketwatch
In this episode of the HFO Multifamily Marketwatch, HFO Investment Real Estate's Senior Research Analyst Mike Pierce discusses the housing shortage in Oregon and the potential of office-to-apartment conversions as a solution. Mike delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the commercial real estate market, with a significant increase in remote work leading to a high rate of office vacancies, and specific efforts in Portland to support office-to-rental conversions. HFO’s podcasts are sponsored , specialists in multifamily restoration and repair, and by ., the country’s largest...
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch Oregon | Unlocking the Potential: Nonprofits and Religious Organizations as Catalysts for Change in Oregon's Housing Crisis
HFO Multifamily Marketwatch
On this week's episode of Multifamily Marketwatch, Senior Research Analyst Mike Pierce dives into the innovative approach nonprofits and religious organizations are taking in addressing the housing crisis. Inspired by California's initiatives, these groups are converting their properties into low-income housing, bypassing expensive local permitting and environmental review processes. HFO’s podcasts are sponsored , specialists in multifamily restoration and repair, and by ., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real...
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch - Washington - October 16, 2023
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This week's topics include: 55 million vacant homes in the US; Governor Jay Inslee's eviction moratorium being upheld by the state Supreme Court, and Economist Matthew Gardner's predictions for Washington.
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch Oregon | Portland's Housing Crisis: Multifamily Impacts & Innovations
HFO Multifamily Marketwatch
On this week's episode of Multifamily Marketwatch, Senior Research Analyst Mike Pierce delves into the intricacies of the state's housing shortage to help understand the ripple effects this crisis has on renters and the rising tide of homelessness. But with challenges come opportunities. We dig into and share our expert insights on potential solutions, drawing from our extensive experience in the multifamily investment sector. Whether you're an established investor or exploring the multifamily realm, equip yourself with the knowledge and foresight to thrive in Oregon's evolving real estate...
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch - Washington - October 2, 2023
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch - Washington - September 18, 2023
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HFO founding partner Greg Frick welcomes Brad Kraus, a landlord-tenant lawyer, to discuss the state of Washington's landlord-tenant laws. Brad discusses eviction actions, security deposit obligations, and the impact of the CARES Act issue on Washington eviction notification.
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch Oregon | The Urban-Suburban Rental Market Gap: How Portland and Vancouver Compare
HFO Multifamily Marketwatch
This week, Mike Pierce, the Senior Research Analyst at HFO, provides an overview of the apartment market in Portland and Vancouver, including the widening gap between urban and suburban rental markets during the pandemic. HFO’s podcasts are sponsored , specialists in multifamily restoration and repair, and by ., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate.
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch - Washington - September 4, 2023
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HFO Director of Client Services Aaron Kirk Douglas welcomes Carl Whitaker, director of research and analysis at RealPage, Inc., to discuss the market Washington state multifamily market. Aaron and Carl delve into the impact of tech sector employment and AI hires on Seattle's rental market, the strong performance of suburban submarkets, increasing occupancy--despite slowed rent growth-- and the strength of the Spokane market.
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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch Oregon: Making Sense of the Downtown Office Space Dilemma
HFO Multifamily Marketwatch
In this episode, HFO Senior Research Analyst Mike Pierce discusses the challenges faced by downtown office building owners and landlords due to higher vacancies. The episode explores the idea of converting these vacant spaces into residential or mixed-use properties, and the value in keeping downtown office spaces as-is and encouraging professional services and businesses to lease them while repurposing older suburban office buildings for housing. We also explore the different investment behaviors of institutional and private investors in the real estate market, as well as the impact of...
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- A final wrap-up of housing industry legislation of interest to multifamily owners and developers in Washington State
- A roundup of development and transaction news from around the state
- A new tenant rights group has formed in Whatcom County, threatening lawsuits and legislative initiatives