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  • Apr 16, 2013

    The Value in Networking

    I recently came across a very interesting article regarding networking and the “golden rules” that comes with it. I would like to take this further by showing how TAG views networking and the benefits it has delivered.

  • The Chicago real estate development industry has been buzzing this summer with dozens of innovative new projects aiming to break ground in the next year in the booming South Loop neighborhood. Tenant Advisory Group predicted at the end of 2014 that the South Loop will continue to be a red-hot neighborhood, and it looks like...

  • Welcome to the topic “The ROI Of Leasing Traditional Office Space” There are many valid reasons for why businesses began to reconsider their need for traditional office space over the last few years. The American workforce has had a major shift in perspective regarding work-life balance; the state of working underwent a complete transformation in...

  • Apr 19, 2013

    The Right Time to Negotiate

    When is the right time to negotiate your lease? NOW!

  • Apr 09, 2013

    The Real Estate Process

    “¢ Understand Client’ requirements in terms of budget, location, type, size and quality of space.

  • Welcome to the topic “The Real Cost of Empty Chicago Offices: How Downtown Vacancies Affect You in Real Dollars“ While the world has slowly and steadily made it back to normal after the pandemic, the commercial real estate office market has been in a downward spiral for quite some time, as remote work has become...

  • Welcome to the topic “The Power of Tenant Improvement Dollars and Rent Abatement: A Strategic Guide for Businesses and Real Estate Brokers“ In commercial leasing, understanding the power of tenant improvement dollars and rent abatement is like unlocking a hidden treasure chest for businesses. These financial incentives not only shape the physical layout of a...

  • The commercial real estate market is highly competitive, with spaces frequently being repurposed and new deals being signed among corporate firms and property owners. In this environment, having a trusted partner for your lease renewal or relocation needs is crucial for success. In an environment where Landlords value completing transactions and improving their bottom line...

  • Welcome to the Topic “The Massive Effect of E-commerce on Industrial Real Estate (Warehouse and Distribution centers)” Industrial warehouses and distribution centers have evolved substantially due to the boom in e-commerce and the growing inventory needs of e-commerce powerhouses like Amazon.  Traditionally, warehouses and distribution centers were built-in storage chambers for giant store-front retail corporations. ...

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    Feb 06, 2019

    The Importance of Infrastructure

    Paying attention to infrastructure means paying attention to the nitty gritty details, but it’s these details that save you time and money in the long run. Below we have your guide to all things infrastructure for your new office space.

  • Welcome to the topic “The Future of Work: Embracing Hybrid Schedules“ Hybrid workforce schedules have emerged as a game-changer, finding the balance between in-person collaboration and the flexibility of remote work. Among these, the 3-day workweek is gaining popularity, indicating a potential shift in how businesses structure their work environments. This article explores the rise...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. Office buildings are classified into three categories (A, B and C). The class...

  • Where do you see yourself in five years? No matter how old we get, this question never becomes less annoying. Whether we’re interviewing for a new job or even thinking back to our post college days right before we landed our first job–no one wants to answer this question. Now, where do you see your...

  • Welcome to the topic “The Comeback of the Office Commercial Real Estate Market in 2025“ The commercial office market has not been the same since the pandemic. Headlines spent years predicting the “death of the office” by citing record-high vacancies & a mass national movement to remote “Work-From-Home” work. However, a new narrative is emerging...

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    May 21, 2014

    The Chicago “Google Effect”

    Chicago’ Fulton Market has become the “hot-spot,” for start ups, yet there’s a hefty price tag to go with.

  • Is your body language impacting your success? Absolutely. Here are the Body Language Basics.

  • Negotiating the terms of a commercial real estate lease is difficult, as it is fraught with jargon, clauses and paperwork, and even the slightest misstep can have dire consequences for a business’s bottom line. Hiring the right real estate broker and attorney team to handle this delicate process is the best way to guarantee the...

  • Co-working spaces have been grabbing square footage in cities across the world over the past several years, fighting over who gets to house the influx of innovative startups and budding entrepreneurs. It appears that this market has hit oversaturation, and even the biggest names in co-working are starting to pull back.