CHICAGO—The logistics provider has taken a new spec by Liberty Property Trust, and the quick lease-up bodes well for the submarket around the airport.

CHICAGO—When he looks at the retail market in general, Inland's Joe Cosenza expresses the optimistic view that the present economic expansion could have a long way to go.

CLEVELAND—The bank will also expand its footprint in the sector from 12 to all 50 states. "The demand keeps growing and we have been very successful in a 12-state footprint for many years," Key's Robert Likes tells GlobeSt.com.

CHICAGO—Habitat manages other Chicago-area IHDA-financed communities, including Elm Street Plaza and Asbury Plaza, and is currently the largest property manager for the Chicago Housing Authority.

CHICAGO–The Chicago region's recovery, at least from the user standpoint, has only been underway for about 18 months, unlike coastal markets, where a recovery took hold about six years ago.

MILWAUKEE—Gladstone and Valspar each got what they wanted in recent lease negotiations, but the truth is that manufacturers have few options in this tight market.

CHICAGO—The robust leasing activity here has boosted confidence among developers and should kick off even more development next year.

CLEVELAND—KeyBank has just brought together six senior-level leaders who will focus on affordable housing and double the size of the business in the next three years.