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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...

What the End of the Eviction Moratorium Means for Landlords

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, September 7, 2021

To continue assisting those most affected by the pandemic and to stem the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention extended the eviction moratorium until July 31, 2021. This order prevents tenants from being removed from their homes on public health...

Tenants, Are You Ready for the End of the Eviction Moratorium?

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The eviction moratorium that’s been in place since September 2020 will expire on July 31, 2021. This moratorium prevents tenants who have been unable to pay their rent from being removed from their homes. If you’re a renter, what does the expiration of the moratorium ...

Average Apartment Rent Goes Above $1,500 for the First Time Ever

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, August 24, 2021

All across the country, apartment rents, occupancy, and demand are at all-time highs. The effects of the pandemic on rental rates seem to be over for most of the U.S. For property managers, this is worth taking note of. The National Apartment Association reports that the average ...

Eviction Protection Grace Period in Multnomah County is Extended to 90 Days

By Erlin Taylor Friday, August 13, 2021

To continue helping tenants who are still financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners extended the protection period of Senate Bill 278 from 60 days to 90 days, giving renters an additional 30 days of eviction protection, effective o...

Tenants Prefer Suburban and Urban Homes Even During the Pandemic

By Erlin Taylor Tuesday, August 3, 2021

As COVID-19 forced plenty of people to start working from home, renters questioned their satisfaction in their current locations. Zillow found that many renters seem satisfied with their current locations, such as the urban and suburban tenants, but rural renters will most likely...