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Pandemic- Where to start looking for Help !

We’re all right in the middle of perhaps the most impactful  historical event of our lives.  Considering the past twenty to thirty years that is saying alot. Governments at all levels , busineses , and health care  all seeking to provide resources and support .  How will this affect Commercial Real Estate?   We’ll save observations […]

Tom Owens one of the pioneers

As the article in the Columbian December 20 stated there was a definite shudder of sadness that went through the Vancouver community with the announcement by Tommy Owens that he was closing down the Tommy O’s at 8th and Washington. Tommy O’s has been a very visible a successful member of the Downtown core restaurant […]

Pickett on the move

After over 35 years in their location up on Mill Plain Boulevard, Pickett Insurance agency has moved out to Cascade Park, in the Park Towers office campus. Lead by President Paul Covey , the Pickett team has been a long time presence in the insurance industry here in Clark County. It was our honor to […]

VDA Launch Pad !

Another exciting initiative from Vancouver’s Downtown Association to bolster the vibrancy for small business downtown.

Stop Leasing: Own your business property!

Own Your Business Property

Own your business, Own your property Owning commercial property is one of the quickest and safest ways for business owners to create wealth.   You’ve worked hard to build your company to the place where it is consistently profitable, and if you’re wondering if the next step should be property ownership, congratulations!    There are many companies […]

Your Future: Own It

Commercial Property Ownership

What do we mean by “Your Future: Own It”? Commercial Property Ownership Especially when what you need help with is negotiating a lease? “Your Future: Own it” is a simple statement that represents, in Commercial Real Estate, taking ownership of the opportunities that present themselves.  We can help you and your business get the most […]

Income Investment Real Estate

Income Investment Properties

What is a Saver to do? This is the title of an article we published in the April 2011 issue of the Vancouver Business Journal. It highlights the plight of many individuals, who have been good stewards of their capital, placing it in conservative income producing investments and getting returns as much as 80% lower […]

Tenant Acquisition to Property Disposition

In the spring of 2016 the ownership group of the Historical Columbian Building at 102 East Evergreen, on the corner of Broadway and Evergreen, contacted me asking if I was interested in being their Leasing Broker. They had acquired this property in 2004 and had, over a period of 13 years; including through the great […]

LIFE AFTER THE WATERFRONT?

The Commercial Real Estate scene in Vancouver has clearly been dominated by the celebration and opening of the Waterfront Project in August of 2018.  First was the dedication of the Park, with it’s iconic mast and pier. Then came the opening of two fantastic restaurants, WildFin and Twigs. This was followed by a parade of […]

2019 Starting Off With Strong Momentum in Clark County Office Market

We appreciate the opportunity of representing the Landlord, Vancouver Housing Authority (https://vhausa.org), in securing a 5-year lease with NAMI Mental Health Services (www.nami.org) at 2500 Main Street. Suite 120 is a 2,300 SF space that will prove a fantastic location for them to conduct vital work on mental health issues. Representing Marc Neidlinger and his […]