Where the Major Candidates In Oregon Stand on Housing
By Jennifer Shuch
HFO Research Analyst
As Oregon’s May 2020 primary approaches, a large number of local, regional, and national candidates have entered the race with housing as a top priority. Housing affordability, both for renters...
April Rent Collection Better Than Expected; May is a Concern
April rent collection was better than expected, but May rent collection is still a concern, according to research presented in a recent National Apartment Association webinar.
Mindy Price of J. Turner Research presented during the...
Top 50 Apartment Companies in 2019 Multifamily Industry
The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) has released its 2020 NMHC 50, the sector’s chief ranking of the nation's largest apartment owners, managers, developers, builders and syndicators for the year 2019.
“Before the outbreak of...
6 Actions Landlords Can Take to Support Residents Now
On behalf of the 40 million Americans who call an apartment home and the 17.5 million jobs the industry supports, the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is suggesting six actions landlords can take to...
Nearly 25 Percent of Americans Couldn’t Pay Their April Housing Bill
A new survey indicates that one in four Americans were not able to pay their April housing bill in full, according to Apartment List.
The survey showed half of those respondents were able to make...
Rental Households May Need $7-$12 Billion a Month During COVID-19 Closures
Amherst Capital Management estimates that $7 billion to $12 billion in rental payment support is needed for rental households to assist hourly workers for every month of COVID-19 related closures, according to the company’s...
Portland City Council Calls for Forgiveness of Rent, Mortgage Payments
Portland City Council members have called for forgiveness of residential rent and mortgage payments, saying a moratorium on evictions is not enough.
“Without a moratorium and forgiveness of residential rent and mortgage payments, we are...
3 Areas Where Congressional Legislation Falls Short, Could Be Detrimental to Rental Housing Market
Legislation passed by Congress to stave off economic collapse may create problems for rental-housing property owners, according to a release from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA).
“While there...
California Apartment Association Asks Landlords to Freeze Rents, Offer Payment Plans
The California Apartment Association has called on members to freeze rents, halt evictions, offer payment plans and waive late fees as a result of COVID-19, according to a release.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has brought frightening...
Renters Still Optimistic About Finding New Apartments
Renters are still optimistic about moving, and finding new apartments remains a priority even during these times, as 56 percent saying they would move as soon as they find one, compared to 17 percent...