by Brett Jacobsen | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Everyone obsesses over the building. Meanwhile the ground is quietly eating your budget. If you’re developing a small commercial pad along the I-5 corridor—QSR, coffee, car wash, childcare, or neighborhood retail—your biggest risks often show up before the slab is...
by Brett Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Successful car wash projects don’t happen by luck. They happen because the early assumptions about traffic, access, utilities, and permitting get tested and confirmed before a single drawing was made. If you’re exploring a site in Washington or Oregon, you want...
by Brett Jacobsen | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Drive-thrus and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are booming across the I-5 corridor. From Portland to Marysville, brands are chasing high-visibility corners and small parcels near heavy traffic. The challenge? Many of those sites come with tight footprints, complex...
by Brett Jacobsen | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The stakes are high for commercial property owners, franchisees, and developers. Missing an opening date can sink ROI before the doors even open. With the I-5 corridor lined with small parcels, complex utility tie-ins, and jurisdictions that all work a little...
by Brett Jacobsen | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Building a custom home is one of the most exciting projects you can take on—but it’s also one of the most complex. The difference between a smooth, on-budget build and a financial quagmire often comes down to avoiding a handful of common but costly mistakes. At Kugel...
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