Positive Economic Signals in Oregon and SW Washington
Today's update is different from a typical market report. Instead of focusing on one geography, we're looking at a series of policy and capital market developments across Oregon, Washington and the fe...
2 Apr 7min
Multifamily Delinquencies Hit Post Global Financial Crisis: What it means for Multifamily deals in 2026
Today we're going to talk about a signal that lenders, buyers, and owners are all watching more closely: Multifamily loan delinquencies are rising, and a key measure just hit its highest level since t...
26 Mar 7min
University of Oregon Next Generation Housing Plan
Today we're heading to Eugene where the University of Oregon is trying to do something that sounds simple, but never is. Build a lot more student housing, in a real neighborhood, on real blocks, under...
19 Mar 10min
When Vacant Does Not Mean Available
Today we will be discussing a phrase that sounds like a riddle, but is turning into a real policy and finance problem for low income housing in Portland: "When vacant does not mean available".
12 Mar 7min
Portland Housing Bonus Alignment Project
This week we will be discussing the City of Portland's Housing Bonus Alignment Project. A code package aimed at multi-dwelling zones and commercial mixed-use zones outside the Central City. We are goi...
5 Mar 9min
HFO 2026 Investment Roundtable Highlights
Welcome to Multifamily Marketwatch. Today we're bringing you highlights from our latest investor roundtable featuring four expert voices: Greg Frick on the Portland metro outlook, John W. Mitchell on ...
26 Feb 8min
Washington Focused Legislative and Economic Update
Today's episode is a Washington focused update. When policy, capital markets, and local zoning all move in the same season, it can either create opportunity or confusion. We break it all down and make...
19 Feb 10min
Oregon and National Multifamily Legislative Update for 2026
Today's episode is a regional round-up on legislation and events affecting Oregon multifamily and also a national curveball that's showing up in leasing, staffing, and tenant behavior.
12 Feb 9min
