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Multifamily Outlook: Learning from national trends

by Compass Commercialon 20 December 2017in Central Oregon Multifamily News

Recently, Ron Ross, CCIM was published in the Cascade Business News for an article on what we can learn locally in Central Oregon about the multifamily industry from national trends. Below is an excerpt of the article as published by CBN. Read the full article as published in the CBN here. “Real estate markets are…

Juniper Ridge Employment Sites in Bend, OR

Juniper Ridge Employment Sites Update

by Compass Commercialon 19 December 2017in Compass Commercial News

Juniper Ridge experienced significant sales activity in 2017. Of the seven developed business sites, one was sold, three are pending, and three remain available. The remaining available sites range in size from 2.7 to 6.3 acres. Juniper Ridge is currently anchored by Suterra and the Les Schwab Corporate Headquarters. Announced companies soon to join them…

Central Oregon CRE Update – November Transactions

by Compass Commercialon 14 December 2017in Transaction News

We are pleased to announce our notable commercial real estate transactions closed by the firm during the month of November. Compass Commercial brokers Pat Kesgard, CCIM and Kerri Standerwick represented the sellers John Bushnell and Robert Holley in the sale of the Tumalo Feed Company’s 9,600 square foot restaurant located at 64619 U.S. Highway 20…

Luke Ross, Property Manager at Compass Commercial Asset & Property Management in Bend, OR

Luke Ross elected to board of directors

by Compass Commercialon 12 December 2017in Press Releases

We are proud to announce that Luke Ross, broker and property manager was recently elected to the board of directors of Deschutes Children’s Foundation in Bend. He has been with Compass Commercial Asset & Property Management since 2013 and performing consulting work with Deschutes Children’s Foundation for about six months at the time of his…

Being proactive before inclement weather hits

by Compass Commercialon 7 December 2017in Property Management

Last winter was difficult for most Central Oregonians. Those feelings of frustration show as people were stocking up on supplies like snow blowers and shovels before the first hint of significant snow flurries this year. For your commercial property, there are many ways to be proactive in addition to having a snow blower on hand…

Steven Christopher, Facilities Technician

Announcing the hire of Steven Christopher

by Compass Commercialon 5 December 2017in Press Releases

We are pleased to announce the hire of Steven Christopher to be a second facilities technician, to maintain the buildings of the company’s clients. Steven is a fourth generation Central Oregonian and takes pride in making Central Oregon the best it can be for future generations. With more than 14 years of experience in construction,…

Box Factory Renderings for improvements on north side

Retail and multifamily developments in Bend

by Compass Commercialon 4 December 2017in KBND Interviews

Get updates on Robal Road Village across from Cascade Village Shopping Center, Ray’s Market after last year’s collapse, Box Factory and more! Compass Commercial partner and broker Russell Huntamer, CCIM shares all about new retail and multifamily developments in Bend with KBND’s Heather Roberts on the Morning News Interviews. LISTEN NOW

Multifamily News: Vacancies up, rent growth slowing

by Compass Commercialon 30 November 2017in Central Oregon Multifamily News

The following content is taken directly from the Central Oregon Multifamily News, Fall 2017 issue. The Central Oregon multifamily market continues to be a healthy landlord market. It is still a great time to own residential rental properties. Data collection is challenging in our market. In past years a local appraiser surveyed the market and…

Peter May becomes principal broker

by Compass Commercialon 20 November 2017in Compass Commercial News

Longtime Compass Commercial Real Estate Services broker and partner Peter May, CCIM recently was licensed as a principal broker. The requirements for attaining this licensure in the state of Oregon include three years of active real estate license experience, completing 40 hours of training and to pass a state exam. Peter May has been with…

Central Oregon CRE Update – October Transactions

by Compass Commercialon 9 November 2017in Transaction News

We are pleased to announce our notable commercial real estate transactions closed by the firm during the month of October. Compass Commercial brokers Dan Kemp and Russell, Huntamer, CCIM represented Jet Industries, the landlord, in leasing the 25,115 square foot industrial building located at 875 NE Kingwood Avenue in Redmond to Radian Firearms and X-Factor…

Athletic Club of Bend Sale, Q3 Vacancies

by Compass Commercialon 7 November 2017in KBND Interviews

Compass Commercial partner and broker Jay Lyons, SIOR, CCIM speaks with KBND’s Heather Roberts on Morning News Interview. Jay shares about listing the Athletic Club of Bend for sale, a unique opportunity. He also shares about the third quarter market report for commercial real estate in Bend and Redmond. LISTEN NOW

Small Companies Corporate Philanthropists List

by Compass Commercialon 7 November 2017in Awards & Lists

Every year, the Portland Business Journal recognizes companies for their Corporate Philanthropy Awards. This year, in the Small Companies category and we were ranked #20 on the list among other companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Giving last year totaled $10,300 from the company. In addition, as a direct result of the event to celebrate…