West End tower sells for $206 million
Indigo at Twelve | West, a 22-story mixed-use tower developed by Gerding Edlen and Downtown Development Group in Portland’s West End, has sold for $206 million to Greystar Real Estate Partners.
Rental management firm leases space in the Pearl
Portland-based Vacasa has agreed to lease 61,000 square feet of office space at Heartline, a new mixed-use development in the Pearl District.
Demand for Portland office space reportedly remains high
Robust leasing activity at new office properties has continued in Portland, with buildings in the Central Business District showing particular strength.
Firm leases substantial office space in Slabtown
The Leland James building in Northwest Portland has attracted a trio of tenants to the fast-developing Slabtown area.
Report: office space vacancies up in Portland
Portland office vacancies rose in the third quarter as deliveries of new space outpaced demand, according to a report released Monday.
Wieden + Kennedy building sells for $103.25 million
The Wieden + Kennedy building, a 185,809-square-foot mixed-use structure in the Pearl District, was purchased last month by Stockbridge Capital Group, a San Francisco investment firm.
Northwest Portland office building sells
One of the Pearl District’s toniest office buildings has sold to a major institutional investor.
Another creative office project nearing completion
Tucked among industrial buildings in the Central Eastside, the Custom Blocks from Capstone Partners are due to be delivered in late November.
Investors cashing in on offices
Several properties now up for sale in Portland – including its tallest tower – are expected to fetch high prices.
McMinnville aging like a fine wine
Construction is booming in McMinnville as local officials and business owners seek to capitalize on strong demand for wine-country tourism.
Rising industrial rents reveal tight market
Industrial rents in the Portland-metro area rose 18 percent in 2016, according to research firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
Office construction in Portland set record in 2016
More office space was built in Portland in 2016 than any year previous, with plenty more to come this year.
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