Multifamily NW News

Raise A Glass & Give 2025: A Toast to Community and Compassion Mark your calendars for an evening of fun on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4:00...

Harnessing AI tools can significantly enhance your daily and weekly planning, leading to improved productivity and reduced stress. Here's how you...

In the ever-evolving world of multifamily housing, maintenance technicians are the unsung heroes ensuring resident satisfaction and property...

Partner Spotlight: Andor Law At Multifamily NW, we are proud to shine a spotlight on our Annual Partners whose contributions help drive our...

Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Winners of the Deborah Imse Apartmentalize Scholarship We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Deborah...

The Spring 2025 Apartment Report is now available! Multifamily NW, the largest association of housing providers and rental housing professionals in...

Ensuring Fire Safety in Apartment Complexes presented by TVF&R Join us for an essential training session on fire safety management in...

More than 60 Multifamily NW members joined us for our 2025 Hill Day to meet with legislators and share their housing stories. Members divided and...

Are you ready to share your knowledge at Maintenance Fair? Do you have fresh ideas, solutions, and innovations for the challenges our...

Your 2025 Engagement Guide Preview is here! You are invited to explore the exciting array of events and opportunities available for Multifamily NW...

Thank you to all members who voted in this pivotal election! Multifamily NW focused our Voters Guide on the Oregon Legislature and local city of...

The Fall 2024 Apartment Report is now available! Multifamily NW, the largest association of housing providers and rental housing professionals in...

In the world of rental housing, maintenance professionals are the unsung heroes who ensure that properties are safe, functional, and beautiful for...

This summer, the Multifamily NW Foundation is thrilled to extend its support to two incredible foster care children by sponsoring their...

This spring, the spirit of giving was vibrantly alive within the Multifamily NW community. In a heartfelt expedition, Hillary Gammon (Principle...

Washington Statutes provide Renters with certain protections during the eviction process. The law requires that Housing Providers pause court action...

Hello to all of our members ready to share their knowledge and experience at Spectrum 2024! Do you have fresh ideas, solutions, and innovations for...

On April 29, 2024, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released guidance applicable to all Housing Providers related to the screening of applicants...

MEMBERS - Click here to download your FREE Spring 2024 Apartment Report NON-MEMBERS - Click here to purchase Spring 2024 Apartment...

This year, the Multifamily NW Foundation is proud to support Camp Rosenbaum at our Raise A Glass & Give Fundraiser: Camp Rosenbaum: A Haven of...

With the legislature now adjourned until 2025, the Multifamily NW team is reflecting on the strides made in tackling Oregon's housing crisis this...

Dear Aspiring Multifamily Professionals, We are thrilled to announce the Deborah Imse Apartmentalize Scholarship, proudly offered by the Multifamily...

Multifamily NW Members, We need your help! The Portland City Council is holding a public hearing on Wednesday, January 10th at 3:00pm to...

Dear Members and Supporters of Multifamily NW, It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement as the Executive Director after 23 remarkable...

The 2024 Engagement Guide is here! You are invited to explore the exciting array of events and opportunities available for Multifamily NW members in...

Members: Download the Fall 2023 Apartment Report Non Members: Purchase the Fall 2023 Apartment Report Multifamily NW, the state’s largest...

On September 26, the State of Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis announced the maximum rent increase rate for 2024 to be 10%. Passed in February...

Unlocking Success: Essential Resources and Strategies for Aspiring Leaders in the Multifamily Industry

Dear Multifamily NW Members, On July 6, 2023 Governor Kotek signed Senate Bill 611, which further restricts Housing Providers’ rights to...

Dear Members, Multifamily NW knew this would be a pivotal legislative session. Now that we’re on the other side of Sine Die, that might be an...

Dear Members, Under current law, Housing Providers must give Renters an Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) Notice with any Notice to Pay or...

Dear Members, The Washington Legislature has passed House Bill 1074 (“HB 1074”), effective July 23, 2023. HB 1074 makes changes to a...

For the first time in nearly 7 years, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Wait List will open at 9am on Monday, June 5, 2023. Home Forward has...

Dear Multifamily NW members, Our leadership is closely monitoring the negotiations between the White House and House Republicans regarding the debt...

Local housing authorities have been innovating their efforts to connect more low-income Oregonians with housing providers. Successive and...

We are about 6 weeks away from the end of the 2023 Session of the Oregon Legislature. It’s never a dull moment at the Capitol, and for the...

Multifamily NW Members, Some of the Washington State requirements of housing providers related to termination for nonpayment of rent are nearing...

Multnomah County and City of Portland’s Joint Office of Homeless Services has a new director, Dan Field. His background includes longtime...

On April 13th members of the Revitalize Portland Coalition had a producitve lunchoen meeting with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. The Coalition pressed...

The Spring 2023 Apartment Report debuted Thursday, April 6th at the Spring 2023 Apartment Report Luncheon at the Oregon Convention Center! For...

On March 21, 2023 the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2001 (HB 2001), an omnibus housing bill that includes changes to the current Oregon...

Dear Multifamily NW members, It’s official: SB 611 – which establishes a 3% cap on rent increases, triples the relocation assistance...

Download PDF copy here

The 2022 Mid-Term Election will be Tuesday, November 8th. Ballots will be delivered shortly, and Multifamily NW is excited to offer our members...

The Fall 2022 Apartment Report debuted Tuesday, October 18th at the SOLD OUT in-person Fall 2022 Apartment Report Breakfast at the Oregon Convention...

Imagine this scenario. You can demand higher rents, attract longer-term residents, and sustain high occupancy rates, even in...

On September 13, the State of Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis announced the maximum rent increase rate for 2023 to be 14.6%. Passed in February...

Dear Members of Multifamily NW, Recent alerts from the National Weather Service, Oregon Department of Forestry and local utilities have gone out...

On June 29, 2022, when the City of Portland accepted the settlement from the FAIR Ordinance lawsuit, it prompted several key changes to the law and...

On July 11, 2022, the City of Eugene passed Ordinance No. 20670 Phase I of their tenant protection policy goals, amending the Eugene Code regarding...

Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund 2022 NOFA Release  Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is pleased to announce the release of the...

Close the blinds, multiple days of 95+ degree temperatures are coming to much of Oregon and Washington this week. Keep in mind earlier this year SB...

On July 11, 2022, the City of Eugene passed Ordinance No. 20670, amending the Eugene Code regarding rental housing. The Eugene Mayor signed this...

RPM Careers Week is July 18–22! The Residential Property Management industry celebrates this week each year to recognize all the hard work of...

On July 1, 2022, some of the temporary protections afforded to renters will end. This guidance provides an overview of the changes to the law and...

Dear Members, On June 29, 2022, Portland City Council voted to amend the Fair Access In Renting Ordinance (FAIR). This amendment was the result of...

We had a record-breaking crowd for Maintenance Fair 2022 on Thursday, May 12th. Our friends at Get Elevated Media came out to capture all the fun. ...

The Oregon Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The last day to register to vote in order to participate in the May Primary is...

The biannual report shows alarming pattern of low inventory, high demand and increased investor hesitancy in cities across Oregon The Spring 2022...

By: Jim Redden, Portland Tribune City policies to help renters may have backfired, causing rentals to disappear, a new report finds. COURTESY:...

The 2022 legislative season was relatively uneventful as compared to the previous years. The only significant legislation passed impacting the...

SB 1536 was signed by Governor Brown on Friday, March 24, 2022 Dear Multifamily NW members, Good news! With the passage of SB 1536, the emergency...

$16 million allocation from U.S. Department of Treasury keeps portal open Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will keep the Oregon...

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is closing the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) next Monday March 14th at 11:59pm. As...

The unpaid rent grew quickly in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 3,500 rental units Andie Smith manages. Though renters in Oregon...

Deadline March 11, 2022

On March 1, 2022, some of the temporary protections afforded renters will end. This guidance provides an overview of the changes to the law and how...

Dear Multifamily NW Members, Good data has never been more critical to our industry. Its availability and integrity are vital to making sound...

Click here for survey detail Once again Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private...

On January 15th members of the Southern Willamette Valley Council and a dedicated group of volunteers spent the day rehabilitating the SouthSide...

Last month we signaled that the 6-week legislative session was expected to be a frenzy and expressed our hope that lawmakers would hold fast to a...

2022 Sponsorship Packages We're switching things up for 2022. We've created a Sponsorship Store where you can easily pick and choose your...

On December 14, 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 891 (SB 891), amending Senate Bill 282 and Senate Bill 278 (see links for prior...

Click image above to zoom in on data sets Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private...

For months Multifamily NW has been advocating for the State of Oregon to speed up its process of delivering emergency rental assistance. Multifamily...

From Groundskeeper to Multifamily Investor By: Rich George, NOI Coach, CAPS, CHPE, HOM, Broker There are limitless stories of amazing growth and...

On October 5, 2021, Beaverton City Council passed Ordinance 21250, extending the eviction protection period in SB 278 from 60 days to 90 days. This...

Click image above to view data detail Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private...

On October 7, 2021, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published in an Interim Final Rule titled “Extension of Time and...

2nd Annual Food Drive Supporting Innovative Housing Inc. With funding for food pantries cut, low income residents are in need so we are once again...

The Fall 2021 Apartment Report debuted Thursday, October 14th at the Virtual Apartment Report Panel Event! The Fall 2021 Apartment Reports offers...

Washington County (Oregon) Landlords Only – New Ordinance Extending 60 Day Protection Period in SB 278 to 90 days On September 21, 2021,...

As you are likely aware, Multifamily NW has been very critical of the abysmal distribution of allocated Rental Assistance from state and local...

With funding from the Portland Housing Bureau’s Rental Service Office, Resolutions NW has launched a new Landlord Tenant Mediation Program. ...

Two new Rent Assistance Programs have become available for housing providers in Oregon and Washington. Each program is outlined below based on...

On September 15, the State of Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis debuted the maximum rent increase rate for 2022 to be 9.9%. SB 608 set the...

On August 26, 2021, the United States Supreme Court struck down the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium, declaring...

On August 19, 2021, The Honorable Martha J. Walters, Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, signed Order 21-031. This Order goes into effect...

Any public space where other people are present holds an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. By attending this...

UPDATED COVID PROTOCOL FOR MFNW IN-PERSON EVENTS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. In accordance with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease...

By Sophie Peel, Willamette WeekAugust 14, 2021 at 2:50 pm PDT The state was flooded with rental assistance money from the federal government this...

On August 3, 2021, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued an extension of their existing temporary ban on Landlords taking action against...

Click the image above to zoom into the data table. Dear Members, Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management...

More than 22,000 seek $161 million as Oregon nears halfway point in 60-day grace period for evictionsBy PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau Community...

On July 19, 2021, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill (SB) 291 into law. This law goes into effect on January 1, 2022, amends the Oregon Residential...

The 2021 Session considered 2,491 bills. Multifamily NW actively tracked hundreds of bills effecting the rental housing industry. SB 282 and SB 278...

On July 8, 2021, Ordinance no. 1296 was passed by the Multnomah County Commission and is effective July 9, 2021 due to its emergency clause....

Dear Members: The second quarter of 2021 has brought an astonishing number of legal changes for the Multifamily NW Forms Collection, for both Oregon...

On June 29, 2021 Governor Inslee passed an amendment to Proclamation 20-05, 21-09, calling it “Tenancy Preservation – A Bridge to E2SSB...

On June 24, 2021, Senate Bill 278 (SB 278) was signed into law and effective immediately. SB 278 provides additional protections to Tenants...

Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing authorities, nonprofits,...

Webinar Training for the 3rd Round of the Landlord Compensation Fund (LCP) and the Oregon Emergency Rent Assistance Program (OERAP) Click the link...

Click the image above to zoom into the data table. Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies,...

On May 19, 2021, Senate Bill 282 (SB 282) was signed into law. SB 282 extends some Tenant protections while creating new ones, but more importantly,...

New Tenant-Initiated Rental Assistance Application Opens May 19th, 2021 Check out the video link below for an easy tutorial on how residents may...

Washington State is making several changes to the law as a result of the passing of Senate Bill 5160 (“SB 5160”). These changes went...

Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing authorities, nonprofits,...

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) recently issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), effective May 3, 2021. This IFR relates to the...

Dear Members, City of Kent, Ordinance No. 4299 was adopted on April 6, 2021 and will take effect and be in force starting August 1, 2021. The...

Community Action Agencies (CAAs) serve as the safety net fabric that spans across the state of Oregon. Traditionally rental assistance is...

The Federal Government, through the Center for Disease Control (CDC), has extended the temporary ban on Landlords taking action against residential...

Dear Members, Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing authorities,...

Persistent problems in the City’s building permit process have moved from frustrating to potentially consequential for Portland’s...

The Spring 2021 Apartment Report debuted Wednesday, March 17th at the Virtual Apartment Report Panel Event! The Spring 2021 Apartment Reports offers...

February 2021 Rent Survey Results Dear Members, Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing...

First, we are one significant step closer to seeing the COVID bill move through budget reconciliation. The House and Senate both passed budget...

Dear Multifamily NW Members, Good data has never been more critical to our industry. Its availability and integrity are vital to making sound...

At the end of 2020, Multifamily NW was thrilled to honor inspiring individuals and properties as a way to focus on the massive good represented in...

Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing authorities, nonprofits,...

On January 14, 2021, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted to rescind Ordinance 1287, the eviction moratorium implemented by the County...

PROMOTE. ENGAGE. INSPIRE.

Today, President-elect Biden released summary information on his “American Rescue Plan: Emergency Legislative Package to Fund Vaccinations,...

Washington State housing providers ONLY: Eviction Resolution Program (ERP) In response to the COVID-19 emergency and the anticipated deluge of...

At a minimum, the Multifamily NW Forms Collection is updated four times a year, at the start of each quarter. In recent years, that pace has doubled...

On December 31, 2020, Governor Inslee of Washington State issued Proclamation 20-19.5, extending the previous moratorium on evictions, late fees,...

On December 21, 2020, the Oregon legislature passed House Bill (HB) 4401 which will go into effect upon passage with Gov. Brown's signature.The most...

It's our final week of Recognition of Industry Excellence! For the last month, we have been recognizing your all-stars in the industry. Check out...

Effective December 14, 2020, the Administrative Rules for mandatory relocation assistance exemptions, eligibility for exemptions and the approval...

Dear Members, As you know, a bipartisan base framework of $908 billion was introduced last week that includes $25 billion for rental assistance,...

Multifamily NW Thoughts from The Lobby I recently provided an update to the Board of Multifamily regarding the current conversations about a special...

Our Recognition of Industry Excellence continues for week 4! For the next month, we will be recognizing your all-stars in the industry. Want to...

Our Recognition of Industry Excellence continues for week 3! For the next month, we will be recognizing your all-stars in the industry. Want to...

Support Vulnerable Families in the Multifamily Industry! Holiday Food Drive runs December 1st-19th DONATE TO HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE The...

Our Recognition of Industry Excellence continues for week 2! For the next month, we will be recognizing your all-stars in the industry. Want to...

Our Recognition of Industry Excellence kicks off today! For the next month, we will be recognizing your all-stars in the industry. Want to submit?...

Q. What is it? A. Instead of the traditional ACE awards, we are dedicating a month to recognizing industry excellence in 2020. Members are...

Join the Multifamily NW SWV Service Committee and the Multifamily NW Foundation in supporting these great partners for the annual Adopt-A-Family...

This year Election Day has felt like “Election Week,” as many pivotal national races were still too close to call days after November...

Join the Multifamily NW Service Committee and the Multifamily NW Foundation in supporting these great charities for the annual Project Care drive.

It's here! We’re thrilled to offer a robust Fall 2020 Apartment Report with six accompanying articles covering the latest rent and vacancy...

Again in October, Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing...

In Oregon, HB 4213’s “Emergency Period” was set to expire on September 30, 2020. As anticipated, the rules in HB 4213 relating to...

Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing authorities, nonprofits,...

On September 17th, the State of Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis debuted the maximum rent increase rate for 2021 to be 9.2%. SB 608 set...

Metro works with communities, businesses and residents in the Portland metropolitan area to chart a wise course for the future while protecting the...

Multifamily NW member LaPorte & Associates kindly provided the following content to help residents navigate a fire loss including helpful...

Please donate via the links below to the three charities at the front lines of helping evacuees from the wildfires! Multifamily NW salutes...

On Wednesday, September 16th Portland City Council passed an emergency ordinance that temporarily broadened the rent increase threshold of their...

The Portland Housing Bureau issued an immediate waiver of PCC 30.01.086. Effective September 14th throughout the City of Portland, any housing...

We are pleased to introduce our first edition of the Multifamily NW 2020 Oregon Statute Reference Guide! The guide is organized to provide easy...

The stock market, the employment market, the housing market. It’s truly been surreal. Normally, in times of uncertainty, there’s a...

Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing authorities, nonprofits,...

The Spectrum Virtual Conference is coming in September and we are bringing all your favorite Spectrum experiences right to your screen, plus so much...

Multifamily NW collaborated with a broad group of housing professionals (management companies, private managers, housing authorities, nonprofits,...

Energy Trust of Oregon understands this is a difficult time and we remain committed to supporting multifamily property owners with incentives and...

Spectrum ROCKS Virtual Conference What? This year Spectrum is going to ROCK! The 2020 Spectrum conference is coming...

May and June 2020 Rent Survey Results from Multifamily NW Multifamily NW collaborated with an array of housing providers (housing authorities,...

Last month we learned that the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 has had a cratering effect on our economy. To understand the full impact of what...

Our final #MFNWCares spotlight shines on The Hope Project The Hope Project is a Lane County non-profit dedicated to quick response needs-- large...

#MFNWCares week keeps going! Today we are showcasing another great partner Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America...

#MFNWCares week continues focusing on Shared Hope International! Shared Hope International strives to prevent the conditions that foster sex...

Today our #MFNWCares spotlight is on Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Inc. (CPAH) CPAH creates and maintains safe, healthy, and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2020 CONTACT: Nicole Stoenner Senior Legislative & Government Relations Coordinator Oregon Housing...

Multifamily NW is thrilled to kick of #MFNWCares week by spotlighting our partner Northwest Pilot Project! Their mission is to offer opportunities...

Survey Says! Multifamily NW and the Rental Housing Alliance collaborated to collect 519 surveys of housing providers to establish the impact on rent...

Through coordinated actions of the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Emergency Preparedness and Response system, the Governor has decided on...

BELFOR Property Restoration is a Multifamily NW member with office locations in Eugene and Portland. As a service to the industry, they have created...

Dear Multifamily NW Members, We wanted to take a moment and express our sincerest gratitude to the dedicated individuals and companies that unite...

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFNW_May_Rents Thank you for participating in the May Rent Survey for Portfolio Managers and Owners. The survey...

Multifamily NW will be sending out a Rent Survey for Portfolio Managers and Owners to complete. The survey data is critical to a robust Emergency...

United for Relief has grown out of conversations among concerned property owners and business tenants about the need for a united and uniform...

IT, Property Management and Working from Home Many of us are now over a month into this "new normal" of working remotely, attempting to stay and...

Emergency Household Stabilization Fund – City of Portland If you operate rental properties in Portland, please share with your residents that...

Thank you to Certified Indoor Environmental for participating in Multifamily NW's 10-minute Webinar Series! Please follow the webinar link below to...

CURRENT CORONAVIRUS STATS FROM THE OREGONIAN Helpful COVID-19 Resources and Multifamily NW Blog Articles (as of 12/17/20) 12/17/20 Multnomah...

Media Round up April 1st through April 5th 4/5/2020, The Oregonian Portland area renters, landlords brace for uncertain spring amid coronavirus...

Article by Rommel Anacan, courtesy of Multifamilyinsiders.com "What to do and what not to do when your resident says, "I can't pay the rent!!" I bet...

The Spring 2020 Apartment Report Breakfast was scheduled to take place on April 16th and was canceled due to the unprecedented COVID-19...

The Problem With a Coronavirus Rent Strike KRISTON CAPPS MARCH 31, 2020...

A temporary moratorium is imposed on all residential evictions in Multnomah County for tenants on the basis of nonpayment of rent due to wage loss...

Dear Multifamily NW Members, As communities across the nation and world continue to monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), multi-unit housing...

All members of the National Apartment Association (NAA) should be aware that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today...

Registration for 2020 Maintenance Fair booths opens MONDAY, JANUARY 13th Maintenance Fair 2020 Date: April 30, 2020 Location: Oregon...

In my December article, I talked about the important obligation each of us shares to stay politically informed and exercise our right to vote...

Multifamily NW puts on a wide variety of events throughout the year for our members, and we are lucky to partner with Evergreen Event Photography to...

Send Testimony on FAIR's Administrative Rules The Portland Housing Bureau was tasked with creating administrative rules for the FAIR ordinances, set...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) today introduced the Eviction Crisis Act to address the national...

Submit your 2020 Sponsorship Package today! Sponsorship Packages Sign ups for 2020 sponsorship...

A catastrophic event such as a fire at your property can easily throw the best laid plans into disarray. Take the time to update your emergency...

2020 MFNW Connection Guide A New Way to Stay Connected Say goodbye to the old Sponsorship Catalog and hello to the brand new MFNW...

The Fall 2019 Apartment Report debuted to a sold-out ballroom at the Oregon Convention on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Memorable and our longest...

Seven months into a rent-controlled and legislatively restricted market, Oregon is starting to see signs of the impact. New construction is slowing,...

On September 25th the State of Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis debuted the maximum rent increase rate for 2020 to be 9.9%. SB 608 set the...

Welcome to the Multifamily NW Member Budget and Planning Guide page! This is designed to be a quick reference to assist you with planning your...

Make sure to stop by exhibitor booths 95, 112, 113 and 114 at Spectrum to be entered for a chance to see the Alegria Cirque De Soleil show in...

Welcome to the 2019 Spectrum Info Hub - your one-stop shop for all things Spectrum. Use the links below to jump to the info you want, or just scroll...

Proposed Portland rental fee expected to drive rent prices higher Analysis from Portland-based Johnson Economics finds that a proposed rental...

Source: https://www.ktvz.com/news/state-awards-federal-funds-for-bend-redmond-affordable-housing/1096185166 Oregon Housing and Community Services on...

On July 17th the Portland Housing Bureau unveiled a plan to assess a $60 per-unit annual tax to fund the city’s rental housing initiatives...

Have you considered selling your rentals in response to recent regulations? We want to give you a proper forum to tell your story so we can document...

Data has never been more critical to our industry. Its availability and integrity are vital to making sound business decisions and good housing...

Dustin Dopps, (503) 431-6314, or ddopps@osbar.org Oregon State Bar to host free program on new landlord tenant laws PORTLAND, OR… The...

On June 6, 2019, Governor Kate Brown signed into law Senate Bill 970. This Bill added new language to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 90.303 as it...

CoStar Market Insights: 60% of Investment Comes from In-State Buyers, Nearly Triple the Rate in 2018 By: Emily Anderer In the wake of...

EVICTION ACTIONS Most landlord/tenant litigation arises out of possessory claims. If the notice was correctly chosen, properly completed, and...

By Guest Columnist Deborah Imse. She is executive director of Multifamily NW, a statewide association representing landlords and property...

The 2019 ACE Awards are almost here. Check out the event program and get ready to root for our nominees tomorrow night! Click here to check out...

The Apartment Jobs Snapshot is a monthly product from NAAEI highlighting labor force trends in the rental housing industry. It examines the total...

Every year HD Supply is a major sponsor of Maintenance Mania! and in turn offers NAA local affiliates like Multifamily NW up to $6,000 for our...

This year the national Rebuilding Together Day of Service was Saturday, April 27th. Since 2011 Multifamily NW member companies have participated in...

On Monday, April 22nd the Spring 2019 Apartment Report from Multifamily NW debuted at the sold-out Apartment Report Breakfast at the Oregon...

Extra cash flow is helpful wherever you can find it. Thanks to a unique program from Portland General Electric, you can now put your water heaters...

2019 1st Quarter Special Update (SB608 Rent Control) This forms update is in response to the passing of Oregon Senate Bill 608, which was signed...

The U.S. affordable housing shortage is worsening as it spreads to previously affordable communities and increasingly affects not just low-income,...

It's time once again for the largest Fair Housing educational event on the West Coast - The 2019 Fair Housing Fair! A robust schedule of events...

Dear Multifamily NW Members & Interested Parties, At an unprecedented pace Rent Control bill SB 608 had its Senate floor vote Tuesday morning...

Source: Bend Bulletin: https://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/6925837-151/guest-column-giving-salem-more-control-wont-fix There is an affordable...

By: Josh Lehner, Oregon Office of Economic Analysis Oregoneconomicanalysis.com Yesterday I was invited to testify about housing supply at the...

With Minneapolis, San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles moving forward with progressive land-use and transportation reforms last week, much of...

Photo credit: Energy Trust of Oregon Often the biggest challenge to improving energy efficiency at a multifamily property, is knowing where to...

The Multifamily NW (“MNW”) has announced that the exclusive SVM Buyers’ Guide (the “Guide”) — the premier...

Multifamily NW is thrilled to continue the Volunteer Spotlight video series highlighting member accomplishments. We’re honored to have Chris...

We won! Every year the National Apartment Association (NAA) tracks membership growth of its affiliates across the country. We're thrilled to...

Every November the Multifamily NW Service Committee organizes the Project Care goods drive that benefits the White Shield Center of the Salvation...

Way to go Multifamily NW members in the Southern Willamete Valley! The Eugene Mission was all smiles after the SWV Council dropped off bags and bags...

On Wednesday, October 17th the Fall 2018 Apartment Report from Multifamily NW debuted at the sold-out Apartment Report Breakfast at the Oregon...

Welcome to Multifamily NW's Volunteer Spotlight video series! Southern Willamette Valley Council Member Sarah Vail was so kind to sit down with Gary...

By: Lora Hammond from Multifamilyinsiders.com “Here’s the list of the supplies we need.” Maintenance Expenses is often the...

By: Julia Ahumway — Reporter: 541-633-2160; jshumway@bendbulletin.com Four Bend City Council candidates sparred over growth,...

Spectrum is here! This is your one-stop shop for all of your day of needs. View/Download the 2018 Spectrum Program Important Links: Education...

Portland's elected officials are doing their part to promote the $652.8 million regional housing bond going to voters this November. They have...

By: Prashant Gopal, Bloomberg.com Seattle leads U.S. home rental showdown after overbuilding Cities where rents rose the most are now leading the...

Multiple factors are converging to disrupt everything we know about parking July 20, 2018 Multiple factors are converging to disrupt everything we...

Now there’s a way to tap into extra cash flow in your multifamily units — and it’s right in your water heaters. Earlier this...

Maintenance & Repair Request – M010 OR The Maintenance & Repair Request form is designed to be completed by the tenant who is...

Submitted by: Sania Tran, ApartmentList.com As rental fever spikes in cities across the U.S. with increasing investment in multifamily...

With construction costs of $8.8 million and other up-front expenses of $3.1 million, Lane County’s planned “housing first” project...

Article Author: Jonathan Bach, Salem Statesman Journal Monthly apartment and house rent in the Salem area now exceeds what 84,000 Marion and Polk...

Digested from MultifamilyInsiders.com If it is time to refinance your loan, giveaways may impact the borrowing vale of a community. If you want to...

Absorption is Strong, Rent Growth Improving in Portland Despite Supply Wave CoStar Market Insights: Q2 2018 Portland Multifamily Construction...

Concessions on the Rise for Portland Apartments CoStar Market Insights: Strong Supply Influx Compels Communities to Offer Renters...

The SWV Social committee hosted a great party for our members at Hop Valley Brewing on Thursday, June 21st. More than 80 people came by to network,...

June 2018 By Paul R. Bergeron III When you consider that the average person taps, pokes, pinches or swipes their personal phone 2,617 times...

JUNE 18, 2018|EMILY ANDERER Inclusionary Housing and the Multifamily Pipeline in Portland CoStar Market Insights: Number of Newly...

The NAA Apartmentalize conference kicks off today in San Diego! For the next three days, more than 9000 attendees will enjoy top-notch education,...

The SWV Service Committee just completed their 2nd annual Diaper Drive in partnership with local Bi-Mart stores. For one month, local residents in...

How to hire quality maintenance technicians and keep them in the fold. Debra Cash doesn’t hesitate when asked about the importance of...

More apartment operators are opening the door to the idea of self-guided tours for their prospective residents. Apartment communities find that with...

The Metro Council holds a May 29 work session on a possible $652.8 million affordable housing bond, with a public hearing and referral vote set for...

In January, we quizzed the multifamily industry asking them what they thought drove residents to renew their leases. We showed them a list of 27...

As new single-family rental homes pop up, apartment developers and managers see new opportunities. During the past seven years, Mark-Taylor...

By listening to employees and emphasizing their entrepreneurial spirit, small firms can retain their top performers. Apartment firms of all sizes...

On Wednesday, April 18th the Spring 2018 Apartment Report from Multifamily NW debuted at the sold-out Apartment Report Breakfast at the Oregon...

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. In order to get the most...

The Central Oregon Council hosted their first-ever Fair Housing Summit on Thursday, January 21st with an 80+ crowd of attendees learning about...

School of Hope Charity was a Smashing Success! The Southern Willamette Valley deserves major kudos for organizing the most amazing volunteer crew to...

Buying a new community means taking on a new staff. If the property is underperforming, it may mean refocusing onsite associates.When Trion...

For purposes of 1031 exchange, TICs or Tenant-in-common programs are dead, gone, done, finished. Their user-unfriendly format, requiring unanimous...

Since 2011 the Service Committee of Multifamily NW has been organizing members to participate in National Rebuilding Together day on the...

By Robert Smith, PresidentPeregrine Private Capital Corporation “Demography is destiny” is an oft used term when it comes to the...

By Robert Smith, PresidentPeregrine Private Capital CorporationFor years, real estate investors have successfully used section 1030 of the IRS Code...

Report courtesy of National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC.org) - Click for original article That rent control is an ineffective and often...

Legalized marijuana has left apartment landlords in a haze (of confusion).In recent years, tenant demand for smoke-free living environments has led...

NMHC - National Multifamily Housing Council - http://nmhc.org/News/HUD-Doubles-Down-on-Eliminating-Lead-Hazards/ On June 13, HUD Secretary Julian...

Expectations are often driven by what we learn and therefore know to be successful. Without expectations, we would have no benchmarks. As it...

By: Dave Bachman, 2016 Multifamily NW Board President Multifamily NW recently held its Spring Apartment Report Breakfast last month in both...

By: Nadeen Green, Legal Counsel For Rent Media Solutions - Published by Multifamily Insiders Well, my previous post from a view weeks ago was...