How Does Rent Control Affect the Value of Multifamily Property?
By Gabe Johansen
SMI Commercial Real Estate
Over the last few months, you have undoubtedly read numerous articles about rent control.
With the passage of SB 608, Oregon has become the first state in the nation to...
Assistance Animals Are Not Pets, Repeat, Assistance Animals Are Not Pets
“I didn’t know” is not an acceptable defense if you face a discrimination charge, so the Grace Hill training tip of the week focuses on repeating advice that assistance animals are not pets when it comes to...
Surging Demand for Apartments in Second Quarter of 2019
The surging demand for apartments in the second quarter of 2019 saw occupancy climbing to 95.8 percent and new lease rents up three percent annually, according to a release from RealPage, Inc.
Net move-ins totaling...
3 Criteria That Must Be Met In Regards To Assistance Animals
People with disabilities are involved in the majority of housing discrimination complaints, so the Grace Hill training tip of the week goes back to some basics on assistance animals.
By Ellen Clark
As a landlord or property manager, it...
Salt Lake City Rents Increase Sharply Over The Past Month
Salt Lake City rents have increased for the third straight month and have increased 0.7% over the past month, and have increased slightly by 1.7% in comparison to the same time last year, according...
Portland City Council Approves Controversial Tenant Screening Ordinance 3-1
The Portland City Council has approved a controversial tenant screening ordinance by a vote of 3-1, with one council member and former landlord dissenting from the group saying the ordinance will drive up housing...
Housing Authority Settles For $1 Million With Tenants Over Emotional Support Animals
A Colorado housing authority accused of violating the federal rights of tenants with disabilities by charging a fee for emotional support animals has settled a lawsuit for nearly $1 million.
The lawsuit was recently settled...
Portland has Highest Number of Apartment Job Openings in the Country
Portland apartment job openings represent 56 percent of all the real estate jobs in the metro, according to the latest jobs report from the National Apartment Association.
The city leads all United States metros with...
Dwelo Investing $20 Million To Bring Smart Technology To Apartments
A leading smart-technology company in the multifamily space is investing $20 million to bring more smart technology to apartments such as thermostats, locks, light switches, and more to apartment communities, according to a release.
Dwelo...
Renter Migration Patterns Show Tech Workers See Portland As Affordable Alternative
A new report on renter migration patterns shows Portland is seen as an affordable alternative to San Francisco and Seattle according to the report from Apartment List.
The study looked at which parts of the...