FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Irvine, Calif. (September 21, 2022) — Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates announced today that Pikes Northwest is joining as an affiliate serving the greater Willamette Valley. Led by Owner and Broker Jerry Jones, Pikes Northwest supports...
If you’re preparing to lease a space or you’re in the middle of a negotiation now – maybe the LOI stage or the actual lease review – now’s the time to involve your property manager. Unfortunately, most owners only share the lease after it’s been signed. Why is...
Not long ago we met with a prospective client with a wonderful mixed-use complex. Prior to our first meeting, we looked the property over and noted that a lot of money was being spent on keeping the place up to snuff and pride of ownership was present. For example,...
Income and expenses help determine the value for most commercial properties. It’s one thing to raise rents when a new tenant signs a lease, but it’s another to keep a lid and control expenses over the long-term.Since every dollar saved in expenses, to include capital...
Before we begin, let me wish you a Happy New Year. Blessings to you and your family. With that said, let’s talk about some aspects of financing.I made my first loan in August 1972 while working for a finance company. It was an unsecured note loan for $300. (Average...
Imagine a strategy that could, for every $1,000/month saved in expense, potentially increase the value of your property by $200,000 at a 6% cap rate. Interested? Who wouldn’t be, right? It’s nothing sexy or too exciting for sure. In fact, it’s something many of us get...
What’s your first reaction when someone tries to explain something to you that you can’t quite grasp? First, you’re confused. Then, if you just can’t figure out what they are saying or trying to convey, you bristle and push back. Doubt creeps in. And, finally you...
Commercial property ownership, like most things we own for investment or pleasure, can be incredibly rewarding or challenging. It can even be all that in one day! However, it’s not necessarily like owning a boat – and if you know what that means, you’re either a...
Salem, Oregon, USA town skyline at dusk. We’re property managers; it’s what we do and we like it. We help people whether it’s property owners, tenants, contractors, or vendors. We keep the wheels greased and fix the stuff that breaks and try to catch things before...
NOTE: This is the first in a series of three articles. Pay Attention to your Neighbors! In buying commercial or residential properties, a lot can go wrong. Over the last three decades, great strides have been made for real estate professionals to utilize...
My name is Alyssa Flores. I was raised here in Salem, Oregon. I’ve been working in property management for the past 6 years, and am excited to be part of the Pikes Northwest team. In my spare time I enjoy being with my family and friends.
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About Elaine
My experience in property management spans 15 plus years including selling homes in Southern CA. I relocated back to the NW after 20 plus years and I’m really enjoying the beauty of the seasons! I’m excited to add more Commercial Property Management experience to my skill set!
In my free time and pre-covid days – I love traveling near and far, people watching and finding new haunts with my husband! We also enjoy entertaining with our friends and family!