When seeking a new office, there are many pitfalls to avoid. Before you sign the commercial real  estate lease or purchase agreement, you have to ensure that you carry out an in-depth research  and, perhaps, consult the advice of an experienced tenant rep broker. Here are a few things to  avoid when leasing or purchasing […]

10 Biases in Retail Investment Recognize cognitive tendencies that will affect decision-making when pursuing a retail tenant. By Christopher H. Volk   As much as commercial real estate is a game of numbers, data, and analysis, the human component plays a huge role in what deals are made and how they get done. Examine your […]

The office market is still struggling: downtown vacancy rates have soared — as of early 2025, some reports put them around 23–26 %. LinkedIn+1 Meanwhile, sectors like industrial and multifamily/retail are more stable or growing: Chicago’s industrial market is holding up, and multifamily housing continues to see strong demand amid tight supply. SK Properties Group, […]