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Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Bruncheon to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During March’s Executives Bruncheon, attendees were prompted with the question, “What do you to do build stronger relationships?” Here are a few of the lessons shared...
Welcome to the topic “How To Create A Chicago Center of Influence“ When it comes to building a strong network and establishing yourself as a credible figure in your industry, creating a Chicago center of influence can be highly beneficial. A center of influence refers to a person or group with significant influence and connections...
Welcome to “Tips for Buying and Selling Commercial Real Estate in 2024“ The commercial real estate market in the US is finally coming out of the woods and showing positive trends as was predicted for the second half of 2024. The pandemic’s after-effects are dwindling to some extent, with the commercial real estate market predicted...
It’s common knowledge in this business that most real estate agents will fail to succeed in their first year. After struggling to get by with little business, most would-be agents decide to move on. Aside from things like working harder than anyone else or making it a point to learn daily, there are a few...
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The current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the commercial real estate market. Bill Himmelstein, founder and CEO of TAG, discusses some of the current market statistics and puts them into context.
Here’s this week’s recommended reading: 8 Challenges of Starting a Real Estate Investment Firm Real estate is an entrepreneurial business where almost everyone aspires to do their own deals. That’s part of what makes it so interesting. There are a lot of really smart professionals out there eager to do their own deals, however starting...
Welcome to the topic “Why Warehouse Vacancy is Rising in 2024“ The warehouse real estate market has seen an unprecedented amount of change in the last several years. During the pandemic, there was a nationwide rush to build new warehouses to keep up with the spike in online shopping. However, the boom in construction slowed...
Topic: Networking and Event Hosting to Explode Your Real Estate Business Bill Himmelstein, founder and CEO of Tenant Advisory Group, speaks with Freedom Chasers Podcast hosts Tim Winfrey Jr and Matthew Cavanaugh about the keys to networking and how to maximize networking to grow your business. // KEY QUOTES “What can I do best to...
The healthcare industry and medical office real estate are undergoing a tremendous shift. This is because healthcare professionals are adjusting to a new mode of service delivery, the effects of the Affordable Care Act and the growth of the 65+ demographic. While many of the same principles required to lease general office space apply to...
We are excited to debut our newest affiliate architect, George DePalma of the DePalma Group. This partnership opens up new opportunities for our clients to take advantage of elite space planning, architectural services and interior designers. Tenant Advisory Group is able to provide a variety of new services to help your business thrive.
When you’re pursuing your dream of buying a commercial building or leasing office space, it’s easy to get caught up in the one thing you really want to avoid: drama. From loosely inspected properties to ambiguous leases, the journey can be anything but simple. As you move into your next real estate venture, keep these...
When searching for the most suitable office for your company, it’s important to consider the building class type. While the class type is often overlooked by tenants, it is actually an important factor to determine and compare one building’s price to another.
Reviewing each section of a commercial lease is a long process, but it’s essential to identifying ways a tenant can save money. One often overlooked area of these documents is the array of options that can be used to securitize a lease, as well as the Surrender Clause upon lease expiration. Here are a few...
Welcome to the topic “Commercial Broker Challenge – Top Things To Look For In A Great CRE Broker“ Commercial real estate dealings can be quite overwhelming. On the one hand, you want to ensure that you get the best possible site for your business. But at the same time, you are worried about the terms...
Every company wants the most modern building right next to the most successful businesses in the city. While many companies believe this to be a power move to boost creativity and generate more business, it’s actually costing your business more than just rent. It’s crucial to pay attention to two important factors when preparing to...
Bowtruss Coffee, Portillo’s Hot Dogs, even Bernie Sanders. Between businesses and notable politicians, it seems as if everyone is flocking to Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood and setting up shop.
Recently, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) updated their standards effectively changing the way companies must list their lease on their balance sheet. This will undoubtedly have rippling effects on businesses, and the leasing process as a whole. The update has the potential to alter the landscape of the commercial real estate lease.