All about that space: Forecasting the changes coming to our offices
The very idea of “space” has been turned on its head in the wake of COVID-19. Will office users still need the same amount of…
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Retail forecast: Storms to continue, but buds of opportunity are springing from the ground
Commercial real estate is no stranger to economic and societal disruptions—in fact, that’s what makes the industry so vibrant. For the retail sector, disruptions have…
Eruption ahead: Pent-up demand will drive the economy
January has long been the time for market predictions, for economists to put their nickel down on which way the dollar will go. But how…
The experts agree: Data centers and e-commerce are seeing staggering activity during the pandemic
It was an event unlike any other—which is saying a lot in 2020. The 17th annual CIP Industrial Summit attracted over 160 CRE professionals, some…
Despite shifting sands in the multifamily sector, stable foundations persist
When the housing bubble burst in 2007/2008, it ultimately led to the most incredible economic recovery in U.S. history. It also created an environment in…
Inspiring progress: 15 women discuss earning their place in the CRE industry
Yesterday morning, REjournals hosted its first annual Chicago Women in Real Estate Summit. The sold-out event packed the Ivy Room in River North as professionals…
For the East-West corridor, vacancy is an opportunity not a liability
Between the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2019, per NAI Hiffman data, Chicago's overall suburban vacancy rate rose slightly—up 13 basis points to 18.68 percent.…
The state of the Chicago market in 2020
Every year for the last 18 years, REjournals has hosted its annual kickoff conference, the Chicago Commercial Real Estate Forecast. It's a massive event—the largest…
More than 900 CRE professionals pack the house for the 2020 Forecast
Last Thursday, January 9, REjournals hosted their annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Forecast conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Considered by many in the industry…
The Cook County conundrum
A paradox of the local industrial market is that taxes and politics have made investors leery about acquiring assets in Cook County. At the same…