JIm West

Vancouver’s Culinary Boom: A Restaurant Renaissance! Vancouver, WA, is buzzing with a vibrant new energy as it transforms into a culinary hotspot. Despite broader economic concerns and the closure of a few long-standing favorites, the local food scene is thriving with fresh ideas and exciting new establishments. From authentic global flavors to inventive fusions, these new arrivals are redefining...

Meet Erik Selden, Senior Vice President and team leader of the Washington Trust Banking Team in Vancouver (click here to be introduced to Erik Selden). Over the past two years, Erik has been dedicated to assembling and mentoring a team of skilled, local lenders to serve the financial needs of our area. Their efforts recently culminated in the opening of a new financial center in Downtown Vancouver. In...

Lowest Transaction Volume in 13 Years! In recent months, the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market has been grappling with significant shifts. Amid rising economic uncertainties, interest rate hikes, and changes in property demand, the industry is recording its lowest transaction volume in 13 years. While this downturn may seem daunting, it also presents opportunities for informed investors and...

Clark County's Real Estate Market: Trends from 2014 to 2024 Q3 As a Commercial Real Estate Broker, keeping abreast of market trends is crucial for guiding investors. Based on the data from 2014 to the second quarter of 2024, several key trends in the Clark County Real Estate Market are evident. This analysis focuses on transaction volumes, sales volumes, and average price per square foot, providing a...

Transforming Local Companies from Tenants to Owners in Clark County's Commercial Real Estate At the heart of our mission is empowering local businesses to transition from leasing to owning their commercial spaces. This not only bolsters the local economy but also strengthens the fabric of our community. Our focus lies in the niche of 3,000 to 30,000 square-foot buildings, catering to the diverse needs...

They say that these are not the best of times but they’re the only times I’ve ever known. . . its either sadness or...

This headline is a bit misleading, as you’ll notice there are actually thirteen transactions on this list. I've included a couple extra; three transactions had the same owner and  illustrate the ongoing maturing of the Clark County market as a very attractive environment for investment dollars. We all know COVID has had a huge impact on retail sales across the country. We felt it here in Clark County....

Our friends over at Pines Coffee are moving! Jim West Commercial Real Estate has helped Pines secure a spot off Mill Plain Blvd. and Garrison Rd. More updates to come but let’s congratulate Pines Coffee on their new...

CREDC Aspirations to Cure Cancer An inspiring presentation today from Dr. Gary Gilliland President and Director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer research center in Seattle.  He brought us up todate on the mega strides that have been made in the war on cancer the past ten years. The "Hutch" is independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation's first and largest cancer...

The Way of The Sun - Sun Modo on the rise. (Image from The Columbian) Back in 2011 was when Sun Modo first began to raise their profile here in Clark County.  Sun Modo means -the way of the sun, and they were following the growth of the solar industry by providing innovative racking systems for installing solar systems.  They were identified as a rising new business both by their regular attendance at...