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You have recently seen many articles or may have taken classes on Qualified Opportunity Zones. There is much discussion about whether the program will truly spur economic development or whether it is simply more tax breaks for wealthy developers. Much of the information we have read is confusing and sometimes inaccurate.

There has been a shift in demand for rental housing due to demographic and other changes in our society.

Millennials are driving fitness, beauty and wellness concepts, many of which operate on membership models and drive regular shopper traffic.

Kachina Lodge Resort Hotel & Meeting Center located at: 413 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571 ABOUT THE PROPERTY Kachina Lodge, an iconic Taos landmark, is a 118 guest-room... View Article

It’s clear from almost every metric that the Portland multifamily sector’s performance in 2018 outstripped that of the prior year in virtually every respect: rent growth increased, sales volume was up more than 30 percent and the number of new units added to the market during the year is way, way up.

As Los Angeles—and, really, greater Southern California—moves toward density, developers have been challenged to find affordable ways to house the growing population. Co-living has quickly moved to the top of... View Article

The SVN | Bluestone & Hockley corporate office at 9320 SW Barbur Blvd. Suite 300, Portland, Oregon will conduct a class taught by Managing Principal of KPFF, Blake Patsy. In... View Article

While auto leadership teams prepare for technological disruption, few are focused on the possible double punch of a recession and shifting demographics that is likely to slash automotive sales before new technologies take off. That scenario could leave many companies weakened and some unable to survive the transition.

Top 8 CRE Predictions for 2019 If you are looking for predictions for 2019 for the commercial real estate market, you aren’t alone. From industrial markets continuing to sizzle to... View Article

How to Prepare for the New Office Space Trends. -The average worker spends 40% of the day at their desk. Eighty percent of work is defined as “collaborative.” Forty-three percent of respondents in a survey indicates that less than 5% of their worksite include enclosed offices. More than 80% of workers spend their time engaged in collaborative work.

The Metro Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve four urban growth boundary expansions and open up 2,181 acres of land for future development. The expansions will take place in the cities of Wilsonville,... View Article

The Portland Diamond Project noted in an announcement this past week that it reached an agreement in principle with the Port of Portland to develop a ballpark on a 45-acre site, dubbed Terminal 2. While the terms of the agreement were not disclosed in the announcement, local media outlets have reported that the property deal will be structured as a long-term lease.

If you're considering investing in a multifamily venture, or if you're already in the market, there are challenges and opportunities to watch for in the coming year. From rent trends to supply and cost factors, here's what to expect in 2019.

The apartment asset class is having a numbers problem with deals and development getting harder to pencil in. Still, the fundamentals are strong enough to withstand these issues. What will... View Article

Lenders are acting much differently at this stage of the cycle than they were in the last cycle, when loan terms became ever-more aggressive until the market collapsed. Concerns about... View Article

In partnership with Kingsley Associates, NMHC unveiled the results of its Renter Preferences Report, shedding light on the factors that are most important to today’s multifamily residents.   At National... View Article