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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…

Compass Points Q3 2017 Market Survey

by Compass Commercialon 27 October 2017in Compass Points Market Report

Cover Article By Terry O’Neil, CCIM In the third quarter of 2017, Redmond’s industrial market shows that it is building steam. The vacancy rate is at 2.2%, significantly different from the 30% vacancy rate during the most recent recession. Lack of opportunities in the adjacent city of Bend, along with a lack of new construction…

Celebrating clients, community partners and charities

by Compass Commercialon 24 October 2017in Compass Commercial News

Last month our team celebrated clients, community partners and two local charities. The event was held at Tetherow Pavilion, the venue sponsor, on September 14th where we hosted a silent auction and presentation of Shepherd’s House Ministries and Bethlehem Inn. Last year at our 20th Anniversary Celebration, we shared our three-year commitment as a company…

Central Oregon CRE Update – September Transactions

by Compass Commercialon 11 October 2017in Transaction News

We are pleased to announce that September production exceeded $25 million in total consideration. This level of closed sales and lease transactions is the highest monthly activity so far this year. The following are the notable commercial transactions of the 35 sale and lease transactions closed by the firm during September. A Pacific Northwest based…

Updates on Property Management and Development

by Compass Commercialon 10 October 2017in KBND Interviews

Compass Commercial President, Pat Kesgard, CCIM speaks with KBND’s Heather Roberts on Morning News Interview. This month, they talk leasing, services and rates for commercial and multifamily property management. Also discussed is commercial development and industrial development and what’s happening in Bend. Bonus: Cooley Road and Highway 97 update. LISTEN NOW

The Columbia Distributing building sold

by Compass Commercialon 19 September 2017in Press Releases

We are pleased to announce the sale of the 106,773 square foot industrial building located at 20735 High Desert Lane in Bend for the price of $16.3 million. Compass Commercial brokers Dan Kemp, Erich Schultz, SIOR, Jay Lyons, SIOR, CCIM and Grant Schultz represented the seller, a Pacific Northwest based real estate investor. The buyer,…

Industrial building at 20685 Carmen Loop, Bend, OR

Central Oregon CRE Update – August Transactions

by Compass Commercialon 13 September 2017in Transaction News

We are pleased to announce notable commercial transactions closed by the firm during the month of August. Compass Commercial brokers Ron Ross, CCIM, Peter May, CCIM and Dan Kemp represented Brayco, LLC in the purchase of the 2.34 acres of commercial land located at 61070 South Highway 97 in Bend. The transaction was valued at…

Howard Friedman serving at Bethlehem Inn

Partner serves as VP of local nonprofit board of directors

by Compass Commercialon 12 September 2017in Press Releases

(Photo Courtesy of Bethlehem Inn) Howard Friedman, CCIM has been with Compass Commercial Real Estate Services since 1998, just two years after the inception of the brokerage firm. He has also been greatly involved in the community of Central Oregon, with his roots in the restaurant industry previous to becoming a real estate broker. For…

Graham Dent, Broker at Compass Commercial Real Estate Services in Bend, Oregon

Broker voted to Healing Reins Board of Directors

by Compass Commercialon 6 September 2017in Press Releases

Broker, Graham Dent recently joined the board of directors for local nonprofit Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center. Graham shares his excitement of being part of the organization. “Healing Reins is an amazing organization from top to bottom. Their mission is simple and relatable and their passion for helping people in our community is what drew…

Kerri Standerwick, Rotary Rising Star Award Winner

Broker recipient of Rotary Rising Star award

by Compass Commercialon 5 September 2017in Press Releases

We are pleased to announce commercial real estate broker Kerri Standerwick received the Rising Star award from the Rotary Club of Bend. She has been involved with the organization for just over a year. During the last year, Kerri has taken advantage of the opportunity to participate in service with like-minded business members in the…

Holley Jensen, Regional Property Manager for Compass Commercial Asset & Property Management, Bend, Oregon

Asset & Property Management continues to grow

by Compass Commercialon 31 August 2017in Press Releases

Compass Commercial is excited to announce an additional team member to our Asset & Property Management division. Holley Jensen was hired as a regional property manager (Oregon Broker License Pending). She comes to Compass Commercial with seven years of experience in tenant representation and property management at the local and national levels. Holley’s previous property…

Compass Commercial attends Cork & Barrel event

by Compass Commercialon 22 August 2017in Press Releases

The Cork & Barrel events every July draw crowds of Central Oregon community members. This three day fundraiser supports the KIDS Center, located in Bend, and serving the region to provide medical modal child abuse intervention services and preventative care for child abuse through training and family support. This year was the fifth year this…