Insights

Six months in and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant impacts on the Portland housing market. At the beginning of the crisis, local governments passed...

Many Oregon residents are currently living under threat of major wildfires burning nearby. While these natural disasters have long been a challenge in the West, outside of...

Oregon is currently in the midst of its worst wildfire season in living memory. Driven by dry temperatures and strong easterly winds, the fires took hold suddenly and...

Portland is a wonderful city, boasting craft beers, quirky neighborhoods, and near-perfect summer weather (and hey, the winters grow on you). It doesn’t hurt that it’s...

During the first efforts to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis, many city and state governments issued eviction moratoriums meant to grant renters peace of mind. However, in the...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive disruptions in the Oregon economy. When the virus first emerged in the United States, governments around the country responded...

When a rental home sits empty, its owner pays the price. Not only do they cover the costs of maintaining the property through mortgage payments, taxes, and utilities, but...

Since 1974, the Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, has helped low-income residents afford housing. Under the program, voucher recipients receive...

If you’re a property owner looking to break into the Portland rental market, you must first decide whether to manage your own property. The benefits can be tempting. You get...

As of March of this year, Portland City Code 30.01.087 led to big changes in Portland home management. If you’re a landlord with tenants or a property owner considering...

Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are good. When you’re renting, a spot of bad luck at home can cause problems for you and your landlord. Floods, fires, and...

Renting is a complicated business. Landlords have a number of tools at hand when it comes to solving problems with tenants. Some issues can be worked out amicably through...