The Banks are back
Commercial banks have returned to the investment real estate market. However, much has changed since the market crisis of 2008. Banks have recognized the need…
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The Brokerage Business Model is Changing
Whether our clients know it or not, they need a different approach to problem solving. That's why the brokerage industry is changing its business model.…
Speculative Improvements to Existing Assets Lead to Increased Leasing Activity
Although net absorption is rising in most submarkets, the competition is still high, which leaves landlords strategizing for ways to differentiate their assets from the…
It’s a tenant’s market, but…
To reduce risk, tenants should make sure developers and landlords have the financial strength to keep their promises.
Broadening the brokerage mentality
The Chicago industrial market is desperately in search of equilibrium and consistency. Without it, many in the industry question when a significant and sustainable recovery…
There’s a Reason it’s Called the Golden Rule
Those who make it in this business tend to be adept at understanding how to cultivate positive relationships with all parties in a transaction. Learning…
Small and Mid-sized industrial users gain momentum and look long-term
As the brunt of the recession fades from memory, small to mid-sized businesses are approaching the industrial market with renewed confidence. The result is a…
Improving customer service via technology
For many years, the real estate management industry has garnered a reputation of being slow to implement new technologies. This has been especially true in…
The future of real estate is driven by transportation
The Journal of Commerce held the Inland Port Logistics Conference in Chicago a few weeks ago. Consistent at various logistics conferences over the last 12…
Site selection issues become key drivers
As business owners look for every competitive advantage, site selection has become a key driver for evaluating critical cost decisions. What's changing in the site…