Lack of New Construction Underlying Cause of Oregon Housing Affordability Crisis
The Oregon housing affordability crisis that rose in the last decade is tied to the lack of new housing construction over the past 10 years, according to the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis report.
“While...
Seattle Rents Decline for Third Month While Metro Rents Continue Rising
Seattle rents declined 0.2 percent over the past month, the third month in a row of slight declines, but have increased slightly by 1.8 percent year-over-year, according to the latest report from Apartment List.
Median...
National Average Rent Fell $1 In December
There was a weak end to a solid year for multifamily, with national average rents falling by $1 in December, according to the latest report from Yardi Matrix.
The report says 2019 will go down...
Rental Pricing Resources And Trends, By Size
By Steve Geidl
Rental pricing and how to set the price of their rentals is naturally one of the first questions asked by owners.
They often have some idea – which, unsurprisingly, may lean towards the...
Portland Rents Continue Decline for 3rd Month
Portland rents continued their decline for the third month in a row after the last increase in September, according to the January report from Apartment List.
Portland rents have declined 0.5 percent over the past...
5 Multifamily Investing Predictions And Expectations For 2020
5 multifamily investing predictions and expectations for 2020, and the disruptions to keep abreast of in the multifamily investing field.
By Vinney Chopra and Jon Roosen
The market for multifamily properties is continuously changing. In the...
The Rental Housing Decade: 12 Trends From 2010 to 2020
The last 10 years have really been the rental housing decade. Let’s look back at 12 important trends that we’ve seen in the industry, and see what they show us. You may know some...
Legislation May Require Landlords to Accept Security Deposit Insurance In Lieu of Cash Deposits
A growing trend around the country by local governments and state governments could require landlords to start accepting security deposit insurance instead of traditional security deposits.
By Karen Marshall
New legislation may soon be introduced by...
How Rent Control Limits Owner Profits and Maintenance in Portland, Seattle
A new rent-control modeling study that includes Portland and Seattle shows how the combined effects of limiting rents and deterring new construction work to reduce owner profitability and can limit maintenance.
The National Apartment Association...
Winter Seasonal Slowdown Stalls Multifamily Rent Growth
Rent growth and multifamily demand for housing remains strong and consistent despite a seasonally driven $3 decline in the average rent in November, according to the latest report from Yardi Matrix.
Average rents fell slightly...