Navigating the Industrial Real Estate Market
There is a lot of discussion from experienced industrial real estate brokers about the scarcity of industrial space. Nationally, the industrial space market continues to
Corporate Site Location After the HQ2 Failure
After Amazon announced it will not build its headquarters in New York City, the real estate industry is buzzing with rumors of potential HQ2 sites.
Industrial Space Remains Scarce
With more than 240 million square feet of net absorption over five consecutive years, the U.S. industrial space market continues its busiest five year period ever.
Construction Labor Shortages Continue
Generally, US construction firms are optimistic about 2019. Forecasters project industrywide growth in the commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Still, a persistent labor shortage of
Predicting Growth in 2019
Despite some negative indicators, the Illinois commercial real estate office and industrial markets are poised for growth in 2019.
Is House Flipping Problematic?
Inspired by HGTV programing and the opportunity to make “easy money,” house-flipping is one of the most talked about areas of the real estate market. The craze has
Investors Betting on Suburban Office Market
As the current workforce population ages and the real estate cycle matures, suburban office locations near major metropolitan areas offer great potential. In comparison to
New Options for Reverse Commuters
Modern Labor Force vs Traditional Commuting Patterns Since the 1950’s the public transportation model in Illinois focused on the traditional commute. Government and business adapted to a residential-focused
Political Change in the Air?
The most expensive midterm election cycle is days away from completion. As markets brace and analysts forecast winners and financial implications, a larger change is
Suburban Office Vacancy Predictions
Despite low unemployment and a booming economy, economists forecast suburban office vacancy rates increasing this quarter. According to data from real estate broker Jones Lang