HOAs beware: New regulations could threaten condo sales

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new 15% reserve requirement for HOAs takes effect Jan. 4, potentially making it harder for condo buyers to secure conventional loans.

View as Webpage Suzanne Stevens, Editor Attention homeowner associations: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are implementing new rules for HOAs that raise requirements for reserve contributions. The change will hit association budgets and has the potential to complicate condo sales. In this week's cover story, we hear from real estate pros on the implications of the move. Read Story. STORY OF THE WEEK HOAs beware. New regs could threaten condo sales Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new 15% reserve requirement for HOAs takes effect Jan. 4, potentially making it harder for condo buyers to secure conventional loans. Read Story ESCO site master plan includes housing, office and green space Some Pearl District condos selling at 2002 prices, Realtor says New strategy for Ritz-Carlton condos: Slashing prices WEEKLY EDITION Dive deep into critical local business stories with our award-winning Weekly Edition. VIEW WEEKLY EDITION Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone

Leader Board: 21 new Portland-area execs you should know

The Leader Board is a quarterly spotlight on Portland-area executives who are new to their positions.

Leader Board: 21 new Portland-area execs you should know The Leader Board is a quarterly spotlight on Portland-area executives who are new to their positions. READ MORE RELATED NEWS Leader Board: 23 new Portland-area execs you should know Leader Board: 24 new Portland-area execs you should know Leader Board: 27 new Portland-area execs you should know View as Webpage   Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone

Watch the PBJ interview with Gov. Kotek and Sen. Drazan live

PBJ Editor Suzanne Stevens will interview the candidates for Oregon governor today at 3 p.m.

Watch the PBJ interview with Gov. Kotek and Sen. Drazan live PBJ Editor Suzanne Stevens will interview the candidates for Oregon governor today at 3 p.m. READ MORE RELATED NEWS Oregon business group releases economic turnaround plan Momentum builds for Corporate Activity Tax reform Oregon estate tax could threaten succession, businesses say Founders pin hopes on Kotek to reinstate tax break View as Webpage   Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences   All rights reserved. ©  Portland Business Journal Email sent by Portland Business Journal 851 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 USA Download the free app for breaking news alerts on your phone