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Apartments: where density and parking interests collide
Whether apartment parking should be required in new development has been dominating commercial real estate headlines recently. In the discussions around this topic, we need to consider not just […]
Third quarter shows more positive results for Portland multifamily market
Prospective tenants looking for apartments in Portland can tell you just how challenging it can be to find one. Need further proof? 91视频 columnist and NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson broker Robert Black takes a close look at his company鈥檚 third-quarter apartment report for the Portland-metro area.
2011 a big year for multifamily
Signs of life are present throughout Portland’s real estate market, particularly for the multifamily sector. While the multifamily market suffered during the recession, it didn’t suffer as badly as other […]
What goes up must come down … eventually
Portlanders may be noticing an increasing number of 鈥淔or Rent鈥� signs on apartment buildings around the city this summer. Apartment vacancy rates are rising across the metro area, and multifamily […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
