by Eli Spevak | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
(Printed in the Portland Tribune as “My View: New ideas solve Portland housing needs” on 4/24/14) Why are so many big, bulky new homes popping up in neighborhoods across Portland? This is a symptom of developers responding to rules put in place a...
by Eli Spevak | Dec 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Winter is a great time to dream and scheme about summertime adventures. Over the past several years, some friends and I have gone on over a dozen of what I call ‘Burrito Night Hikes’ around Portland, OR. Here’s how they work: Go mid-week,...
by Eli Spevak | Sep 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Introduction First time homebuyers are craving better financial models to collectively purchase shared homes or small plexes, especially in markets where home prices are once again climbing. Although FHA, Freddie Mae and Fannie Mae do a great job of supporting...
