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Rental home investors poised to have big 2025
Rental homes will remain an attractive option next year to would-be homebuyers sidelined by high mortgage rates and rising home prices, analysts say.
Biden wants 5 percent cap on annual rent increases, critics say more construction needed
President Joe Biden is ready to propose a 5 percent cap on annual rent increases for tenants of major landlords as he tries to show he's doing something about the high cost of housing, according to a person familiar with the plan.
Rents starting to drop, but trend may not hold
Rents are starting to come down after spiking to record levels this past summer, but experts are uncertain if the slowdown will continue.
Housing crisis exacerbated in vacation hot spots
Some towns with diminishing workforce housing options are addressing a prime suspect: short-term rentals.
Call made for special session to protect renters
With winter coming and federal funds drying up, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday she'll call a special session of the Legislature Dec. 13 to approve state funding for rental assistance and extend eviction protections issued because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Low-income seniors sue property manager over rising rent
A group of low-income Oregon seniors is suing their out-of-state property management company, alleging the company deliberately misled them by renting apartments that would soon jump in price.
New law gives Oregon tenants until 2022 to pay back rent
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a measure into law Wednesday that gives tenants facing financial struggles during the coronavirus pandemic more time to pay their past-due rent.
Washington County looks to regulate short-term rentals
Washington County has launched an online open house as county officials move toward imposing licensing requirements on short-term rentals.
Apartment complex’s frustrated tenants form alliance
The renters at a sprawling apartment complex in Southeast Portland have formed a tenants union and submitted a list of demands to the property鈥檚 out-of-state ownership group.
Newport is latest coastal city to struggle with rentals
Hot housing markets in major cities like Seattle and Portland have pushed the cities to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb. But small Pacific Northwest towns popular with visitors are also struggling to balance the growth of Airbnb-type rentals with a tight housing supply.
Portland tenant relocation ordinance on verge of permanence
The Portland City Council moved closer Wednesday to ending an exemption to the city鈥檚 relocation ordinance for small-scale landlords.
Portland could gain rental registration system
Portland鈥檚 City Council is due to consider on Wednesday whether to allocate $400,000 toward creating a citywide rental registration system while also extending protections for renters.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
