Nov 23, 2020
6 Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping
Alyssa Deitz
This holiday season we are committed to showing our support for our community and other small businesses that are weathering …
Oct 20, 2020
Central Plaza Garage to Undergo Design Updates
Alyssa Deitz
When Melvin Mark built the Central Plaza Garage in 1965, it was the first public parking garage in downtown Portland. …
Oct 12, 2020
The Future of the Workplace
Peter Andrews
As we continue to adapt to a new work-life balance during the global pandemic, many of our clients, friends, and …
Sep 10, 2020
Union Bank Building Receives Wired Platinum Certification
Alyssa Deitz
Melvin Mark is committed to providing the best possible experience to our tenants, and we’re pleased to announce that the …
Aug 24, 2020
Being a Broker in 2020: An Interview with Paul Andrews
Alyssa Deitz
The year 2020 has brought radical change to our city and many industries have drastically adapted the ways they do …
Jul 20, 2020
Retailers Currently Open in Downtown Portland
Alyssa Deitz
We’re happy to announce that the following retailers are currently open for business in downtown Portland. Updated 7/14/2020. 40 LBS …
Jul 14, 2020
Black Lives Matter
Alyssa Deitz
Our company is founded on a deep love for and commitment to Portland. This guides our business and priorities as …
Mar 26, 2020
Our Response to COVID-19
Alyssa Deitz
For 75 years, Melvin Mark has been an integrated part of the Portland community. Right now, we understand times are …
Mar 3, 2020
Neighborhood Spotlight: Central Eastside
Alyssa Deitz
Portland’s east side was first founded on a land claim by James B. Stephens in 1845. Back then, the area …
Feb 25, 2020
25 Commercial Real Estate Terms You Should Know
Alyssa Deitz
The world of commercial real estate is as intriguing as it is complex. When it comes to buying, selling, leasing, …
Feb 12, 2020
The Commercial Real Estate Boom of Downtown Portland
Alyssa Deitz
Historical Growth The city of Portland was founded in 1851 and has changed dramatically over the last nearly 170 years. …
Dec 20, 2019
Neighborhood Spotlight: Downtown North
Alyssa Deitz
The city of Portland is amid its biggest development boom since the 1980s, and one area that’s seeing significant change …
Nov 8, 2019
Neighborhood Spotlight: Downtown Central
Alyssa Deitz
The city of Portland is amid its biggest development boom since the 1980s, and one area that’s seeing significant change …
Sep 5, 2019
Neighborhood Spotlight: Downtown South
Alyssa Deitz
The city of Portland is amid its biggest development boom since the 1980s, and one area that’s seeing significant change …
Jun 18, 2019
Neighborhood Spotlight: Goose Hollow
Alyssa Deitz
Portland’s oldest neighborhood is on track to receive some impressive new updates. Over the next several years, locals will be …
Dec 6, 2018
Reflections on a changing city
Susan Lucke
I started working at Melvin Mark Properties in 1978 and began to build my career in commercial real estate. Melvin …
Oct 29, 2018
Becker/Mark Partnership Closes Sale on Original Real Estate Investment
Susan Lucke
What began as the initial investment in an enterprising strategy hatched during the last recession, came to fruition this week …
May 4, 2018
Case Study: Clackamas Corporate Center
Susan Lucke
In spring 2018, AANW Holdings, the parent company to the largest Airstream dealer group in the nation—Airstream Adventures Northwest, with …
Apr 20, 2018
Expressions of Gratitude
Susan Lucke
The French writer Voltaire said, “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us …
Jul 28, 2017
Becker/Mark Partnership Acquires Latest Portland Office Investment
Susan Lucke
A two-story brick office building has been purchased for $10.5 million by 11740 SW 68th Parkway LLC, an investment partnership …
Jun 2, 2017
Remembering Pete Mark, 1926—2017
Susan Lucke
Melvin “Pete” Mark, Jr., a leader in the Portland business and philanthropic community for over sixty years, peacefully passed away …
May 18, 2017
Is Going Green Still Important?
Susan Lucke
Near the end of last year, we earned a Four Green Globes for Existing Buildings rating from the Green Building …
Apr 20, 2017
The Broker Honor Roll, 2016
Susan Lucke
April signals the beginning of spring with warmer temps and spring flowers. It also brings our annual broker recognition dinner, …
Jan 12, 2017
Honored to be Most Admired
Susan Lucke
Wow! Today Portland Business Journal recognized the Melvin Mark Companies as the #1 Most Admired Company in Oregon in the …
Dec 13, 2016
Getting creative with our space
Susan Lucke
We’re taking the plunge and joining the ranks of open office users. Our walls are gone, offices removed and possibilities …
Nov 2, 2016
All clients are important clients
Susan Lucke
Many sales people brag about their connections in driving their business success. Connections are essential but a mega-data base and …