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Chicago Industrial Market Report Key Findings Manufacturing jobs in Chicago are increasing, while its office-using segment is decreasing. Logistic spaces are highly desired, with cap rates between 5.5% and 7.0%. Many multi-tenant industrial properties changed hands in 2024, with a multi-tenant facility making up the largest trade in Q4 2024 at $439 million. Chicago Industrial […]

Chicago Multifamily Market Report   Chicago Key Findings Chicago’s multifamily market stabilized in Q4 2024 as a result of measured supply, compressed vacancy rates, and positive absorption figures. Demand across the multifamily market in Chicago is healthy due to the addition of 10,000 units over the past 12 months. Two of Chicago’s submarkets are recording […]

Chicago Retail Market Report Market Overview Retail properties remain a key part of investor’s portfolios. The demand for retail space in Chicago has risen by 1.9 million SF over the past year. Limited construction activity keeps Chicago retail demand fundamentals in balance. During Q3 2024, Chicago availability further compressed to below 6%, a new record […]

Q4 Chicago Multifamily Market Report Market Overview Chicago’s multifamily market is a dynamic and robust sector that continues to show promising signs. While certain regions across the country are experiencing slowing rent growth and a decline in absorption, the Chicago multifamily market has remained stable. This positive trend is expected to persist in the present […]

Chicago, IL Multifamily Market Report Market Overview Chicago’s multifamily market is a dynamic and robust sector that continues to show promising signs. While certain regions across the country are experiencing slowing rent growth and a decline in absorption, the Chicago multifamily market has remained stable. This positive trend is expected to persist in the present […]

Market Overview Chicago has a population of nearly three million residents, home to eight major league sports teams, over 7,300 restaurants, and a large commuter base (the second-highest percentage of commuters that ride their bikes to work). There is plenty to do in Chicago, holding 600 parks, 29 beaches, and plentiful art and culture appreciation […]

The Self-Storage Industry Amid Overbuilding and Economic Shifts The self-storage industry, long recognized as a profitable and recession-resistant investment, is navigating a transformative period marked by oversupply and economic uncertainty. Since 2018, steady demand has propelled the sector, with an estimated 14.5 million U.S. households leveraging self-storage solutions, according to the Self Storage Association. Once […]

U.S. Multifamily Market Trends 2025 As U.S. multifamily market trends evolve,  a clear narrative emerges: the sector is recalibrating after an era of hypergrowth. Across the Sunbelt, Midwest, and coastal metros, rising vacancy rates, tempered rent growth, and a sharp slowdown in construction activity have created a bifurcated landscape. While many cities face supply overhangs, […]

Rising Multifamily Insurance Costs in 2025: What Owners Need to Know Developers, lenders, and owners are preparing for the next cycle. With the anticipation of interest rates coming down, inflation slowing, and an emerging gap in the multifamily market, owners are left to contend with where expenses will fall in 2025. In the last few […]