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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—The average size of new co-working offices has shot up, and Fortune 500 firms have started to join the tech startups that were the industry's stereotypical clients.
CHICAGO—The LA-based firm has been quite active in Chicago in the past six months, providing Sterling Bay with $220 million to refinance its 1KFulton project, and $68 million in mortgage debt for Prudential and GlenStar in their acquisition of 311 Monroe.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI—This small city in Western Michigan has attracted a great deal of interest from outside investors.
CHICAGO—In the past six months, the firm has completed more than $348 million of loan originations in the Chicagoland area.
MINNEAPOLIS—A strong discrepancy has developed between the top trophy properties and the other class A and B buildings.
CHICAGO—Developers in the region plan to start 24 new projects, 5 build-to-suit and 19 speculative, during the second quarter.
CHICAGO—The profession used to be about facilities management, but C-suite executives now expect CRE to interact with HR and IT and boost productivity on a global scale.
CHICAGO—The company has a lot of projects underway, including a 310-unit luxury apartment project in River North and the transformation of a West Loop office building into creative office spaces.
DETROIT—The CBD has seen a lot of development in the last four years, and the company believes it's time for that activity to spread north to the historic New Center neighborhood.
MINNEAPOLIS—Many of the downtown's most significant properties, including several hotels, have traded hands recently.

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From JLL Technology Solutions
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From Buildout, Inc.
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From National Apartment Association
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From Placer.ai
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From Buildout, Inc.
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From Buildout, Inc.
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From Placer.ai
Which US metros are poised for major consumer growth? This report reveals the 5 markets to watch in 2026, using location analytics to uncover the unique trends driving retail and dining foot traffic in each city.
Download Resource
From JLL Technology Solutions
Your CRE data is unified, but are you using it effectively? Many organizations struggle to translate data into intelligence. This white paper explores how to activate your data for smarter, faster portfolio decisions and a true strategic advantage.
Download Resource
From Buildout, Inc.
A fragmented tech stack can cost CRE firms time and money. This guide helps you identify gaps in your current setup and find an integrated solution that streamlines your entire deal workflow and gives brokers back valuable time to close more deals.
Download Resource
From JLL Technology Solutions
Many CRE organizations rely on outdated maintenance approaches that drive up costs and downtime risk. This guide outlines how to replace traditional methods with predictive asset intelligence to anticipate failures and optimize operations.
Download Resource
From National Apartment Association
Discover how NAA Click & Lease, trusted by over 37,000 properties, can transform your leasing process. This infographic details 10 key benefits, from automated legal compliance and seamless PMS integration to fully paperless operations.
Download Resource
From National Apartment Association
After a volatile 2025, the multifamily housing market is entering a year of transition. This outlook defines the key economic and market factors affecting the rental industry, from supply shifts to regional performance.
Download Resource
From Placer.ai
Return-to-office mandates have their limits. This report dives into the data to reveal how convenience-driven behaviors are truly impacting office recovery, and CRE professionals can best adapt.
Download Resource
From Placer.ai
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Download Resource
From Buildout, Inc.
Is "operational drag" from disconnected tools costing your brokerage? This audit reveals 8 hidden signs you're losing margin and provides a clear path to streamline your deal lifecycle from prospecting to close.
Download Resource
From Buildout, Inc.
Your listing emails are falling flat in crowded inboxes. This guide reveals 10 essential habits from top-performing brokers to help you create emails that cut through the noise, drive real engagement, and move deals forward faster.
Download Resource
From Placer.ai
Which US metros are poised for major consumer growth? This report reveals the 5 markets to watch in 2026, using location analytics to uncover the unique trends driving retail and dining foot traffic in each city.
Download Resource