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Brian J. Rogal is a Chicago-based freelance writer with years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor, most notably at The Chicago Reporter, where he concentrated on housing issues. He also has written extensively on alternative energy and the payments card industry for national trade publications.
CHICAGO—This past year was the sixth consecutive year of volume growth and was and nearly equal to the peak year of 2006, according to JLL.
KANSAS CITY—Many firms here choose to go to the suburbs, but the global law firm sees itself as a downtown employer.
CINCINNATI—In this <B>UPDATE</B>, Doug Swain of Opus says that with much of the land here off-limits due to difficult terrain, developers have had trouble finding good sites, but strong demand is still getting shovels in the ground.
KANSAS CITY—Adding the 200-person firm from Kansas City not only deepens HOK's Midwest presence, it creates one of the largest sports, recreation and entertainment design firms.
CINCINNATI—The vacancy rate in the metro area, especially among bulk distribution, has sunk so far that developers are putting shovels in the ground.
CHICAGO—In this <B>UPDATE</B>, Brennan's purchase of Mirvac and its 23 B properties is a good sign that more investors are looking at the region's older industrial buildings.
CHICAGO—The industrial market in the metro region has put up sold numbers lately, bringing more interest from investors.
CHICAGO—Shared office space has grown in popularity, and with an influx of younger workers, it's time for many providers to refresh their spaces.
MILWAUKEE—In this <B>UPDATE</B>, the Chicago-based HSA has begun to expand its efforts to remake what had been an industrial corner of suburban Wauwatosa.
ST. LOUIS—In this <B>UPDATE</B>, Brett Merz of KBS tells GlobeSt.com that the REIT finds suburban Clayton one of the most attractive submarkets in the US.

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Stop wrestling with manual data. Connect your ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI tool of choice to Green Street's MCP Server, and turn one property address into a full valuation, sales comps, market intelligence, and news in seconds.
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Download Resource
From Assurant
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Download Resource
From Assurant
Picking the right renters insurance can be a headache. This guide will help you find the perfect partner for your multifamily properties so you can boost resident participation and lower your risk.
Download Resource
From Assurant
With new units flooding the multifamily market, competition is fierce. Traditional concessions are not enough. This guide outlines modern strategies to reduce move-in friction and prioritize high-value amenities that drive long-term retention.
Download Resource
From Placer.ai
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Download Resource
From Assurant
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Download Resource
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Download Resource
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Download Resource
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Download Resource