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Tenant Advisory Group’s own Bill Himmelstein Bill Himmelstein was invited on WGN Radio’s Startup Showcase to talk about TAG and the commercial real estate industry.

Place priority on networking with referral sources. While it may seem that networking with potential clients should be at the very top of your to-do list, networking with steady referral sources can bring you a lot more business in the end. Here’s how to make connections and network like a pro when it comes to...

For many Millennials, the word “office” drums up visions of 1970s wood-paneled walls, fluorescent lighting and an endless maze of cubicles. While we’re just starting to understand what lies in the future of the “office,” the truth is, it’s changing quickly. If you’re thinking about leasing a property or a new office space, you may...

Minority Business Resources Webinar: Chicago MSDC and Chicago MBDA Business Center invited William Himmelstein to present what tenants can do about commercial leases during COVID-19. He discusses how to take advantage of current market conditions: the do’s and don’ts of approaching your landlord, obtaining free rent, restructuring a lease, terminating a lease, and what other...

When leasing a new office space, it’s easy to look at properties that already exist, but there is an entire market of new or partially built developments that have potential to be amazing office space, if you plan accordingly. In order to navigate leasing in a new development, follow our steps for success.

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...

Welcome to “CRE Opportunities: Turning Warehouses Into Data Centers” The pandemic hit every industry out there pretty severely and commercial real estate was no exception. In fact, this sector had to bear long-lasting damages as the extended lockdown forced a lot of businesses to shut operations. Many tenants had to close permanently. Although the world...

Welcome to the topic “Is the CRE Office Market Back? NYC Says “What Pandemic?“ With the massive push to “Return to Work” and the under-market value rents still available, the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) office market is on the rise. All signs point to a major uptick in commercial real estate, encouraging new investment in...

The Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards hosted over 600 CRE professionals from across Chicagoland for an evening of networking and celebration. One hundred seventy-five finalists were recognized this past year, and 52 awards were given. We are humbled and honored by our nomination and sincerely congratulate all finalists that were awarded. We could not have...

We also want to acknowledge the relentless efforts of our team. Your passion and dedication are the driving forces behind our success. Lastly, we extend our sincere gratitude to the Illinois Real Estate Journal for this recognition. Your commitment to acknowledging excellence in the field of real estate is truly commendable. This nomination has not...

As many companies begin to phase in reopening and prepare to send their employees back to the office, there are some definite changes you can expect to see in terms of layout and design. Here are some of our top things to think about as you prepare to re-enter the workforce. Density Crowded open floor...

Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Luncheon to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During May’s Executives Luncheon, attendees were prompted with two questions: “What’s the toughest part of running your business and how do you manage through it?”...

Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Event to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During January’s Executives Luncheon, attendees were prompted with the question: “How do you get it all done? What advice or tips do you have for...

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When you find your new space, there are other expenses to consider besides rent. Here are a few items that you may want to incorporate in your budget.

Welcome to the topic “How To Find A Coworking Space“ There’s a reason that the concept of shared office space is gaining so much traction. Indeed, people invest a great deal of time and effort to ensure that they find a coworking space well suited to their needs. Basically, coworking space is an increasingly popular...

Qualification is essential when looking to lease a commercial space for your business. You and your new landlord will be making an investment in each other so it’s important to prove to the landlord that you are up for the financial commitment of the move and setting up of the new space.