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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington

HFO Investment Real Estate

HFO"s team of researchers and experts in the apartment market for Oregon and SW Washington review the latest news of interest to area multifamily owners and investors.

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07:40

Mass Timber, Real Returns, and the Future of Multifamily

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/12/25

Today we're talking about a topic that's getting a lot of buzz in development circles: mass timber: what it is, why capital cares, and what it could mean for your multifamily portfolio. Our guide and source today is Noel Johnson from the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship & Leadership at Lewis & Clark College. Noel has spent more than twenty years in development, starting his career at Trammell Crow Residential and later becoming one of the region's leading voices on mass timber and behavioral

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07:06

Washington State of Play: Rent Caps, Rising Costs,...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/12/18

In today's episode, we're turning our attention to Washington State. From new rent control laws to mixed market signals across Seattle, Spokane, and beyond. Then we'll take a quick scan of the national apartment landscape: vacancy spikes, rate pressure, and why some buyers are biding their time.

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05:53

Portland's Pause: Cooling Rents, Unspent Funds, and...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/12/11

In this episode, we're looking at a shifting landscape. Rents are cooling and vacancies are rising. Portland city hall just discovered it had $21 million it forgot to spend.

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24:36

HFO TV interviews Angela Wilhelms, Oregon Business &...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/12/04

Angela Wilhelms, President and CEO of Oregon Business and Industry (OBI), discussed the organization's role in advocating for businesses at the state level. OBI recently released a report ranking Oregon as the nation's seventh most regulated state, with 179,000 regulations, many of which are excessive and burdensome. Wilhelm highlighted that 74% of small businesses struggle to keep up with changing regulations. She emphasized the need for legislative and executive oversight to streamline regulations

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16:05

HFO TV interview with Emily Picha, from EcoNorthwest,...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/11/27

In this episode, EcoNorthwest's Emily Picha reveals how the recent report, "All In on Central City," outlines over 100 projects and public-private strategies that are reigniting investment and livability in downtown Portland.

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24:30

Economist Joe Cortright, from the City Observatory,...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/11/20

Economist Joe Cortright of City Observatory joins us to unpack the U.S. economy's slowing growth, Oregon's dependence on migration and trade, and the risks posed by costly infrastructure projects and volatile tax revenues.

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20:00

HFO Interview with Amy Vander Vliet, regional...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/11/13

Amy Vander Vliet, regional economist for the Oregon Employment Division, discussed Portland's economic status. The metro area's economy has experienced four phases: pandemic loss, recovery, stagnation, and some recent decline. Construction and manufacturing sectors have been the hardest hit. National trends, federal job losses, and migration policies influence the economy. Future challenges include uncertainty, tariffs, and immigration policies, which could impact employment and economic growth.

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06:49

Fall 2025 Apartment Report: Turning the Corner

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/11/06

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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06:33

Shutdown Shockwaves: How Missed Paychecks Are Hitting...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/10/30

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 and halted programs are impacting renters and landlords in our region.

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21:03

HFO Interview with Isaac Jones, CPA with Perkins &...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/10/23

Isaac Jones, CPA with Perkins & Co., discusses the evolution and benefits of Opportunity Zones, highlighting the initial confusion caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the subsequent impact of the pandemic. The new Opportunity Zone Act 3 (OZ 3) makes the program permanent, providing more clarity and certainty. Investors must recognize a capital gain within 180 days and invest in a Qualified Opportunity Fund. Key benefits include deferred tax on capital gains, potential reduction of gains

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19:09

HFO Interview with Tom Rinehart - Executive Director...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/10/16

In this episode, HFO Partner Greg Frick interviews Tom Rinehart, executive director of Oregon Smart growth. Oregon Smart Growth focuses on ways to help solve the state's housing supply crisis. The organization promotes solutions elected leaders, including Portland's mayor and the City Council.

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18:48

HFO Interview with Andrea Bell - Director of Oregon...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/10/09

In this episode, HFO Partner Greg Frick interviews Andrea Bell, the director of Oregon Housing and Community Services, who provides the latest update on what is happening at the agency charged with measuring accountability and statewide progress on Oregon's goal of building 36,000 housing units per year.

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11:40

3Q 2025 Oregon and Southwest Washington Multifamily...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/10/02

Our focus this week will be on the highlights, including vacancy and rent trends, new construction activity, and investor insights across the Portland metro, Willamette Valley , and Southwest Washington markets.

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05:29

Q3 2025 Washington Multifamily Update

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/09/26

In today's episode we’re diving into the Q3 2025 update for Washington’s multifamily market by submarket. Whether you own a handful of units or manage thousands across the state, this episode is for you.

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17:15

Can Vacant Offices Become Housing? What Developers...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/09/18

With office vacancies soaring, the idea of converting commercial buildings into housing sounds like a win-win—but is it feasible? 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, conversions often face major headwinds—especially in cities like Portland where planning code changes lag market needs. Developers exploring adaptive reuse

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19:17

Why Investors Should be Bullish on Portland’s...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/09/12

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

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12:52

Builders’ Remedy in Oregon? Lessons from California’s...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/09/05

In this insightful interview, land use attorney Ezra Hammer breaks down California’s use of the “Builders’ Remedy” law and its potential application in Oregon. He explains how the legal framework bypasses local zoning when jurisdictions fail to meet state-mandated housing goals—enabling developers to push through multifamily projects without traditional entitlements. Hammer explores the risks, court cases, and political appetite for such a remedy in Oregon, and offers actionable guidance for

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05:56

Washington’s Big Shift: Clean Buildings, Parking...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/08/28

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

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04:47

Oregon Housing Acceleration: New Laws, Lease Changes,...

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/08/21

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

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24:49

Multifamily Capital Markets Outlook: 2025 and Beyond

HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington ·

2025/08/15

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

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