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CommercialCafe report: Vacancy rate down, but national office sector still faces challenges

The nation’s office sector showed a hint of improvement in March. But that doesn't mean that this sector still doesn't face significant challenges.

Still searching for stability: Conditions in U.S. office market not getting worse. But are they getting better?

The U.S. office market is still struggling to find its footing, but there are at least a few signs that conditions might not be getting…

A market in moderation: CommercialCafe says it’s the best way to sum up the U.S. industrial market last year

How to sum up the 2025 U.S. industrial market? CommercialCafe in its latest industrial report used the word "moderation."

Top-tier office properties still drawing the most leasing activity

Tenants continue to flock to top-tier office properties while new construction in this sector remains sluggish. And vacancy rates? They're still barely falling.

Chicago adds more coworking space in first quarter than any other U.S. market

Demand for coworking spaces continues to rise in the Chicago area, with a new study showing that this market saw the fastest growth in this…

A nationwide surge in workplace searches is a good sign, but what are the driving forces behind them?

A surge in workspace searches nationwide has demonstrated that businesses and employees alike are more seriously considering a return. CommercialCafe’s 2022 Office Survey identifies the…

Tapping the infill potential of downtown Chicago

A city's greatest asset, especially within the CBD, is its density. A robust corporate environment, variety of residential options, cultural institutions, restaurants and shopping are…

Privacy, please! COMMERCIALCafe survey finds that open office floor plans aren’t employees’ ideal choice

Open office floor plans are supposed to inspire creativity and collaboration. But does that work if employees actually would prefer working in an environment in…

Chicago home to fourth-priciest single-asset apartment sale in 2017

Chicago saw the fourth-biggest single-asset apartment sale in 2017, when Morguard purchased the Coast at Lakeshore East Apartments in the city.

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