Enjoy the audio from our latest episode of HFO-TV, our web news program for multifamily investors. Check out the video from the episode on our website at HFORE.com/Videos.aspx or follow us on YouTube @HFOInvestmentRealEstate. 

On this episode of HFO-TV, John Gillem, CoStar’s Director of Market Analytics for Oregon and Idaho, joins HFO co-founder Greg Frick on HFO TV to discuss multifamily market trends in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. John and Greg delve into population growth, apartment demand, and the slowdown in new project pipelines. Check out the full video to hear why Greg and John agree the Portland apartment market is headed for an upswing in the second half of 2024. 

HFO’s publications are sponsored by: Pacific Exteriors NW, apartment siding contractors specializing in multifamily, apartments, condos, residential, hotels, resorts, and commercial buildings, and Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate.

About HFO Investment Real Estate HFO Investment Real Estate is a Pacific Northwest-based real estate brokerage specializing in facilitating the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets on behalf of a wide range of clients, from individual owners to institutional and private equity firms. Learn more about HFO and our exclusive multifamily listings at HFORE.com. 

In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate's Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce discusses the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multifamily properties, focusing on the proactive measures taken by Washington, Oregon, and particularly Portland, to integrate sustainability and ensure equitable access to EV infrastructure. Learn more about the importance of compliance with regulations, the benefits for property owners, and the willingness of renters to pay premiums for EV amenities.

HFO’s podcasts are sponsored by: Pacific Exteriors NW, apartment siding contractors specializing in multifamily, apartments, condos, residential, hotels, resorts, and commercial buildings, and Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate.

About HFO Investment Real Estate HFO Investment Real Estate is a Pacific Northwest-based real estate brokerage specializing in facilitating the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets on behalf of a wide range of clients, from individual owners to institutional and private equity firms. Learn more about HFO and our exclusive multifamily listings at HFORE.com. 

In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate's Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce shares the latest headlines impacting multifamily investors and developers, including the notable decline in multifamily housing starts and permit applications both nationally and in Oregon and Washington, and the key factors driving the trend, including high interest rates, shortages of materials and labor, and regulatory challenges.

HFO’s podcasts are sponsored by: Pacific Exteriors NW, apartment siding contractors specializing in multifamily, apartments, condos, residential, hotels, resorts, and commercial buildings, and Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate.

About HFO Investment Real Estate HFO Investment Real Estate is a Pacific Northwest-based real estate brokerage specializing in facilitating the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets on behalf of a wide range of clients, from individual owners to institutional and private equity firms. Learn more about HFO and our exclusive multifamily listings at HFORE.com. 

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: Pacific Exteriors NW, apartment siding contractors specializing in multifamily, apartments, condos, residential, hotels, resorts, and commercial buildings, and Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate. 

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 J.R. Johnson, specialists in multifamily restoration and repair, and by Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate. 

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 J.R. Johnson, specialists in multifamily restoration and repair, and by Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate. 

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. 

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 market.

HFO’s podcasts are sponsored J.R. Johnson, specialists in multifamily restoration and repair, and by Gantry Inc., the country’s largest independent mortgage banking firm focused exclusively on commercial real estate. 

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.