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A Look at the Average Renter

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Zillow has recently released the Consumer Housing Trends Report (CHTR) that takes a closer look at renters who moved in the past year. They looked at the demographics of the average renter, such as age, location, and civil status. The report paints a picture of what renters are t...

Built-to-Rent Suburbs Might be the Next Big Thing in Real Estate

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Most people associate the suburbs with starter families buying their first home or older couples whose kids are all grown up and have moved out. In the past, these assumptions would have been undoubtedly true. However, a new trend in real estate is slowly but surely emerging. The...

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...

Who is Responsible for the Housing Shortage?

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Why is there a housing shortage? Many Americans are quick to blame investment banks, large corporations, and institutional housing investors for the shortage of housing. One example of this misdirected blame is the criticism recently directed towards Blackrock, a giant investment...

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...