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The Harsh Consequences of Oregon's Rental Crisis

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, November 23, 2021

When it comes to the rental crisis in Oregon, there are many perspectives. Landlords may argue that eviction moratoriums are hurting their business and preventing them from fixing up properties for new tenants.Tenants may argue that these laws protect them from unfair rent increa...

2021 Apartment Construction Remains Steady

By Erlin Taylor Friday, October 29, 2021

The apartment construction market has remained steady despite the challenges it faced in the past year. The COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of workers, permit issues, and material shortages were some of the difficulties encountered. A total of 334,000 apartment units are estimated to...

Delays in Rental Assistance Due to State and Local Processing Issues

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Landlords and tenants who are due rental assistance are having difficulties claiming these funds due to state and local processing delays. In early August, there were more than 7.9 million households still behind on rent. Although millions of these households are eligible for ren...

What Landlords Need to Do During a Plumbing Emergency

By Erlin Taylor Friday, October 15, 2021

Plumbing emergencies are bound to happen sooner or later; it’s just one of those things you should expect when managing a rental property. When it does happen, don’t panic! Here are some helpful tips on what to do in different plumbing-related situations.1. Turn off t...

The Demand for Housing Continues to Soar

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic increased the demand for suburban homes when remote work and school forced people look for larger living spaces. Many people left urban areas and cities to move to the suburbs for bigger and more affordable homes. With housing prices soaring and the continue...

The Top Three Features Tenants Are Looking For

By Erlin Taylor Friday, October 8, 2021

The world has changed a lot in the past year and a half due to COVID-19. With the rise of remote work and working from home, potential tenants have more to think about when choosing where to live. Instead of commuting to work every day, many are spending more time working fr...

A Quick Guide to Residential Condominium Production in Oregon

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The whole country is experiencing a housing shortage, and Oregon is no exception. Although condos are a small fraction of overall housing available, they’re also an option for people looking for a home. Read on if you’re interested in learning more about the history a...

Mom-and-Pop Landlords Hit Harder by the Eviction Ban

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Recent research by Nevada Realtors (NVR) has shown that smaller landlords, also known as “mom-and-pop” landlords, have been hit harder by the eviction moratoriums when compared to larger corporate landlords. “Mom-and-pop” landlords are defined as those who...

What Does The Ceased Eviction Moratorium Mean for Landlords

By Erlin Taylor Friday, September 17, 2021

The U.S Supreme Court has decided to end the nationwide eviction moratorium, and this decision could have a major impact on landlords all across America.The moratorium will officially end on October 3rd, 2021.This decision will allow property owners to evict tenants who are late ...

Important Bill Passed to Keep Oregonians in Their Homes

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The Oregon Senate has been hard at work looking for various ways to support landlords and renters this past year and a half. The pandemic has been hard for everyone, including both landlords and renters. If you’re a landlord waiting for rent from a renter who cannot pay due...