Summary: At our May WIN event, Uptown Properties' own Chris Shepard delivered a candid market update on where Portland's rental market stands heading into mid-2026. From softening rents and rising inventory to where the opportunities still exist for strategic investors — Chris broke it all down with real RMLS data and cycle ...

Values-Driven Investing: A Recap of "Inside the Deal" with Brandon EastmanReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: While many real estate events get lost in the "granular jargon" of cap rates and IRR, the latest Investor Lab event offered something deeper. Guest Brandon Eastman (Owner of Bentley's Coffee) sat down in Salem ...

Event Recap: CCIM Apartment Update with Patrick BarryReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: The recent CCIM luncheon brought a sobering "reality check" to Portland’s multifamily sector. Keynote speaker Patrick Barry outlined a market currently squeezed by grim labor statistics, rising vacancies, and skyrocketing operating costs. ...

FRESH 2026: Why Relationships Are the Real Foundation of Portland Real EstateReading Time: 4 MinutesSummary: The 2026 FRESH event kicked off the year by bringing together over 100 leaders from across Portland’s real estate spectrum at the historic Sentinel Hotel. From the high-touch service to the stunning Governor Ballroom, the eve...

The Heart of the Machine: Recapping Investor Lab at The EvergreenReading Time: 3 MinutesSummary: The first Investor Lab PDX event of 2026 proved that the "Machine" isn't just about spreadsheets—it’s about the people. Set against the beautiful backdrop of The Evergreen, the night focused on Mike Nuss’s visio...