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Property management software has become the backbone of modern property management.The right platform can help a management company collect rent, track maintenance, manage leases, communicate with tenants and owners, handle accounting, monitor vacancies, and keep critical property information organized in one place.But choosing the right system isn’t simply about finding the software with the most […]

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For rental property owners, vacancy is one of the most visible signs that a property isn’t producing income.A home sits empty. The rent isn’t coming in. The property still needs to be maintained. And every day that passes represents another day of lost revenue.But the true cost of vacancy is often much greater than simply […]

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The latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report paints a picture of a Portland apartment market that has found some stability—but not yet strong momentum. NWV Group pulls out several developments, some concerning and some encouraging.While headlines point to stable occupancy and slowing new construction, several underlying trends suggest that multifamily owners should continue to prepare for […]

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NWV Group recently attended the Multifamily NW Spring Apartment Report Luncheon. The presenters outlined a Spring 2026 Apartment Report that paints a cautiously optimistic picture for the Portland metro multifamily market—headline rents appear stable, vacancy is only modestly elevated, and there are early signs of recovery. But a deeper look tells a more nuanced story.At […]

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Portland is reeling from a remarkable revelation: the City has discovered roughly $106 million in previously unspent housing funds sitting inside the Portland Housing Bureau’s accounts — money that could be used for rent assistance, affordable housing production, homelessness services, and more. But before anyone celebrates this discovery, it has opened a whole new chapter […]

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As Portland enters 2026, a confluence of trends in the commercial real estate market is reshaping the city’s fiscal landscape. Office property sales at deeply discounted prices have resulted in millions in forecasted property tax losses — a shift that could have lasting implications for city services, public infrastructure, and economic stability.The Root Causes: Market […]

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Portland’s real estate market continues to be a topic of national debate. The latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) places the broader West region at the bottom of national investor sentiment rankings, with Portland joining several West Coast metros struggling to attract capital. Compounding the message, […]

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