The Eugene Housing Policy Board met on January 9th, 2023, and discussed the ongoing implementation of their three-part “renter protection” plan. A city ordinance is being drafted and a public hearing will be held in late February, followed by […]
Market
Market Update- August, 2018
The rental market is a constantly shifting field. Empire’s experts are careful to stay on top of it and to always be aware of each fluctuation. What we have observed: The rental market is beginning to soften as the […]
Security Deposit- How much do I charge?
Here at Empire, we have coined quite a few sayings/mottos over the years. There is the famous “All Roads Lead To Empire’ and of course, “We take the stress out of being a Landlord.” The more humorous ones, such as […]
A Lingering Smell
There are a few inevitable scenarios we encounter with almost every home we list for rent. The applicant that applies and is eager to see the home, claims to be excited, and yet never gets back to you. The […]
The Approaching Demise
In 1995, Craig Newmark began a small email service to friends that featured local events in the San Fransico Bay area. It became a web-based service in 1996, as well as being expanded into other categories besides that of […]
Market Update 2018
According to a recent study of the nations housing market, Eugene has the 2nd most restrictive in the nation. This is amazing when you consider the housing crunch in major cities in the northwest like Seattle and Portland. To […]