Portland continues to shape housing policy in bold ways, and its newest legislation targets rent-setting software that has stirred debate across the country. Leaders in the city have approved a ban on algorithmic tools that guide rental pricing, a move that signals...
Across the city, a subtle migration is underway. Portland tenants are quietly trading the convenience of multifamily buildings for the privacy, space, and flexibility of single-family rentals. The reasons are familiar: thin walls and loud neighbors, cramped layouts,...
For landlords operating in the Portland-area rental market, staying ahead of regulatory shifts is crucial to running a legal and profitable business. A recent headline from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has important implications for rental...
Portland’s rental market is changing, and not just because of affordability or availability. A new class of renter has emerged: high-income professionals who could buy a home, but choose not to. Recent studies estimate that roughly 7% of Portland renters are “affluent...
It’s finally happened: you’ve sifted through the available rentals in Portland, sent in your application, and received your approval. Now all that’s left is signing your lease, and you can move in and start a new chapter of your life. But before you sign on the dotted...
Though the ideal rental situation is one where everyone involved has to think about the logistics of renting as little as possible, it’s unfortunate that the rental market can often feel like a tug-of-war between tenants and landlords. Both sides often walk into...
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