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HFO Multifamily Marketwatch for Oregon and SW Washington

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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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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... more

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.

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 ... more

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, incl... more

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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 O... more

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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.

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.

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 an... more

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Tom Rinehart
Executive Director of Oregon Smart Growth
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Episode: HFO Interview with Tom Rinehart - Executive Director of Oregon Smart Growth
Andrea Bell
Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services Department
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Episode: HFO Interview with Andrea Bell - Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Monique Claiborne
President and CEO of Greater Portland Inc.
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Episode: Why Investors Should be Bullish on Portland's Economic Outlook
Marcel Gesmundo
Board of Director of the Government Affairs Committee for Multifamily NW. Founding lawyer at Andrew Law.
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Episode: Oregon Housing Policy: Wins & Woes for Landlords
Brad Kraus
Partner at Warner Allen, a law firm specializing in rental housing
Warner Allen
Episode: Washington Rent Control & Lease Changes: What Owners Need to Know
Ezra Hammer
Attorney specializing in land use and real estate
Jordan Ramis
Episode: Housing Crisis Exposed: Radical Solutions for Portland's Broken Development Systems
John Gillem
Director of Market Analytics for CoStar, a leading real estate analytics company
CoStar
Episode: Flipping the Script & Increased Momentum Ahead: PNW Multifamily Outlook with CoStar's John Gillem

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Greg Frick
Partner at HFO Investment Real Estate
Michael Pierce
Senior Data Analyst at HFO

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HFO Interview with Tom Rinehart - Executive Director of Oregon Smart Growth
Q: What do you see is the root causes of the underproduction of housing statewide as well as within the metropolitan area?
Rinehart points to various macroeconomic factors and challenges in meeting the housing goals set by the governor, emphasizing the complexity of the development climate and the need for collaboration.
HFO Interview with Andrea Bell - Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Q: Are there certain metro areas that are exceeding or doing better than expected within the state?
The metropolitan region has seen progress due to local bond measures spurring development and housing production.
HFO Interview with Andrea Bell - Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Q: What would be the benchmarks we're measuring success moving forward with the two components of new production and preservation?
The governor has put out a goal of 36,000 units of production, which is both affordable and market-rate housing.
HFO Interview with Andrea Bell - Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Q: How do you guys play a role in the stance of looking for new construction versus maintaining existing housing?
Our focus is both on new production and taking good care of what we have.
HFO Interview with Andrea Bell - Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services
Q: For people that don't know, give us a quick overview of Oregon Housing and Community Services and what they do, what their role is within the state?
Oregon Housing and Community Services is the state of Oregon's housing agency focused on advancing housing progress and affordability across the state.

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Focused on the multifamily housing market, a series of discussions center around the pressing challenges and evolving opportunities for owners and investors in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Episodes cover a wide range of topics including housing policy, affordability issues, market trends, and legislative changes affecting the property sector. The conversations often feature insights from industry experts, highlighting both local and broader economic factors influencing the multifamily landscape. Unique perspectives on adaptive reuse of buildings and innovative solutions for housing shortages are frequently explored, making it valuable for professionals interested in real estate and housing development.

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