Why Older Multifamily Is Trading Slower (And What Buyers Now Underwrite)

Insurance is quietly rewriting multifamily pricing, and many owners do not realize how dramatically it is impacting NOI and value.At the same time, buyers are underwriting age and long-term system risk more aggressively, changing how older properties trade in today’s market.🎙️EPISODE OVERVIEWWelcome to Commercial Connections, where I help property owners and investors make smarter commercial real estate decisions with confidence. I'm René Nelson, CCIM, a broker and advisor dedicated to helping Oregon apartment owners build wealth, avoid costly mistakes, and create long-term stability.In this episode, I break down the underwriting reset happening right now in multifamily. From insurance floors to rising maintenance assumptions and age-based risk modeling, we walk through what is actually driving buyer decision-making and how it affects your property’s value.🧠 WHAT WE COVER⦿ Why lenders are no longer accepting in-place insurance premiums⦿ The new insurance cost floors buyers are underwriting⦿ How rising maintenance assumptions are reshaping NOI⦿ Why age matters again, even with recent upgrades⦿ How to think about pricing your property in today’s underwriting environment💌 STAY AHEAD YOUR WAYWant smarter insights, market trends, and strategies delivered straight to your inbox? Join the Commercial Connections Newsletter, a quick, actionable read for brokers, investors, and CRE professionals. 👉 Subscribe now: https://go.eugene-commercial.com/newsletter 📅 BOOK A CALLIf you’re a family-owned apartment owner in Oregon, you don’t have to navigate your next move alone. From 1031 exchanges to retirement planning, I help owners protect equity and plan for the future. Schedule a strategy call: https://eugene-commercial.com/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME  Free Pinpoint Price Evaluationhttps://eugene-commercial.com/ Eugene–Springfield Apartment Market Snapshothttps://go.eugene-commercial.com/eugene-springfield-market-snapshot University of Oregon Apartment Market Snapshothttps://go.eugene-commercial.com/uofo-market-snapshot