EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 7 MIN
Why Older Multifamily Is Trading Slower (And What Buyers Now Underwrite)
from Commercial Connections: Investing with Confidence · host René Nelson - CCIM
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
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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
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