Multifamily NW

Despite Governor Tina Kotek's focus on increasing housing and addressing issues with the state's housing inventory, recent statistics collected by CoStar show numbers are far below the 10-year quarterly average. Multifamily NW members Greg Frick, co-founder of HFO Investment Real Estate · Member of GREA, and Tom Brenneke, president of Guardian Real Estate Services, shared their thoughts in Anthony Effinger's recent article in the Willamette Week. ? 'If you want the private sector to build housing, you can’t keep setting up these hurdles,” Frick says. “You’re not making a compelling case to invest here.' ? Read the full article -?https://lnkd.in/gsG-W5pz

Multifamily NW board president Andie Smith was in Salem to represent housing providers. Our members are eager to participate in the conversation to find solutions to our state's housing problems. You can learn more about her testimony below.

160 Women came together for Multifamily NW's inaugural Women In Multifamily Leadership Summit, a full day of fireside chats, small-group discussions, and a keynote address?from Kim Milligin, founder of Occupancy Specialist, LLC. It was a day full of inspiration, stories of challenges and triumphs, suggestions on steps to success, time to make connections, and so much more. If you could not make it today, we hope you will join us in 2026!

The House Committee On Housing and Homelessness today heard from members of the community, including Multifamily NW's Jonathan Clay who spoke in favor of HB 3522, a bill that would amend current law and allow property owners to evict individuals unlawfully occupying their property with a 24-hour written notice. It specifies that a person remaining on the property after receiving a 24-hour notice is subject to eviction and categorizes squatting as unlawful occupancy. Watch the full committee meeting here https://lnkd.in/gucyWg5J

We are just days away from Multifamily NW's inaugural Women in Multifamily Leadership Summit, designed to inspire, empower, and connect women in the multifamily industry. Here is what attendees can expect. The event will kick off with a warm welcome and a fireside chat to set the tone for the day. Attendees will then engage in small group discussions, offering an intimate setting to dive deep into key topics and share valuable insights. Our Keynote Speaker, Kim Milligin,?will take the stage, offering her expertise and inspiring leadership. We’ll conclude the summit with a final wrap-up and another fireside chat, reflecting on the day’s takeaways and fostering ongoing connections. We can't wait to share this experience with you!

Medford welcomed the MFNW team for our March Happy Hour. We had a great turnout in our newest region, and people enjoyed time to connect and share ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. It is wonderful to see this property management community growing, and we look forward to many more events.

Lawmakers would like to make property owners and general construction contractors responsible for worker wages unpaid by subcontractors due to wage theft. Zach Lindahl, Director of Government Affairs, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that SB 426 “unfairly shifts liability onto owners and developers who have no direct control over subcontractor payroll practices. Expanding this responsibility not only creates an unpredictable legal risk for housing providers but also discourages new investment in housing at a time when Oregon is struggling with a severe housing shortage.” Read Nigel Jaquiss's story in the Willamette Week for more. https://lnkd.in/gb55UckX

?? Medford Members! Join us for a lively Happy Hour at Common Block Brewing tonight, March 11th! Great drinks and even better company—don’t miss out on the fun! See you there at 4 PM!

We celebrate all the incredible women we have the honor to work with daily. Thank you for everything you do for our industry and for our communities. Happy Women's Day!