Rental Owners
Oregon Legislature Passes First Nationwide Rent Control
On Tuesday February 26th, 2019 the Oregon House passed Senate Bill 608 The vote of 35-25 passes this bill in both chambers with the backing of Democratic Leaders in both houses. The Bill now heads to Gov Kate Brown where her signature is expected and takes emergency effect once signed. With Brown’s signature, Oregon becomes…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Portland Property Energy Efficient
Energy efficiencies in rentals are important. Not only to the reduction in energy costs, but also in attracting quality tenants. Tenants appreciate efficiencies and a well maintained home to rent. This is very evident in the Portland and Salem Oregon areas we service. Here are a few good ideas and places to get you started…
Read MoreOregon Rent Control Senate Bill 608 On to Full Vote
Despite Landlord Group Protests Bill 608 Moves Forward Landlords gave testimony in protest of the unprecedented Statewide Rent Control Bill 608. Many are concerned that the legislation will limit new rental housing starts and discourage real estate investment in Oregon. Hog Tying Landlords? “How in the world do people think punishing landlords and placing a…
Read MoreEconomic Slowdown in the Portland Metro Area
The experts are in agreement the next economic slowdown is on its way, but that doesn’t mean that the housing markets in the Portland Metro or Suburban areas area will be affected. Let’s get together to go over the differences between an economic slowdown, a housing market crash and rental rates so that you can…
Read MoreWhat is going on with Portland Area Rents?
Portland inner city rent rates are cooling off and this is deceiving. While renters will hail this as good news, the reality is rent rates are still solid in the close in city neighborhoods. Outside these areas such as SW Portland, Tigard, Tualatin, Beaverton, Hillsboro and the East Side in areas like Gresham we see…
Read More