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This past year, TAG has been fortunate enough to give back to our community, both locally and abroad. This year, we feature over a dozen organizations that have touched the lives of countless individuals. These organizations are pillars in their communities, addressing the various needs of people in their sphere of influence. Visit the websites...
Real estate is a complex industry with many different disciplines. The innate structure of the industry demonstrates just how quickly it can become complicated. Even within the commercial space there is a tremendous difference between industrial, retail, and office specialties. The types of properties, client use and lease terms will vary greatly depending on the...
Money Matters invited Bill Himmelstein on their podcast to share his experiences in starting his own business, as well as divulging tips to young people on how to advance in the industry.
Welcome to the topic “Key Industrial Manufacturing Trends” Industrial manufacturing trends in 2024 and beyond are becoming increasingly affected by technological advances and government initiatives. Among others, this includes the US CHIPS and Science Act, which allocates $50 billion for the domestic semiconductor industry, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which earmarks $1.2 trillion...
The latest movement in office design is uniting the benefits of both the open floor plans and private offices. Emagispace reached out to Bill Himmelstein for advice on how to balance the two designs to create a space that promotes independent and collaborative productivity.
Preparing for an office move? Herein we include a list of items that you need to make sure to tackle prior to your relocation. 1. Prepare an inventory of everything to be moved. 2. Have movers come out to premises and do a walk through to determine relocation costs. Develop a basic idea of the...
There are a lot of moving parts when moving an entire office to a new location. Planning ahead makes for the smoothest moving process, so here is a brief checklist to assist with the transition:
The Chicago commercial real estate market is enjoying a 15-year low in its downtown vacancy rates, hitting 11.7 percent during the second quarter of 2016. This is the lowest Chicago has seen since 11.6 percent in 2001. The surge of businesses moving downtown has been a driving factor in reducing the vacancy rates and contributing...
Welcome to the topic “Bringing Employees Back to the Office – Good for Business“ As the global business ecosystem continues to grapple with the aftermath of the pandemic, organizations have been teetering on the precipice of major decisions surrounding work structure and workplace dynamics. One central question has emerged with particular urgency: should employees return...
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One question I always get has to do with an approaching lease expiration. How much in advance should we start negotiating for a renewal? The answer is that whether you are relocating to a new space or staying where you are, the time frame is the same. The reason is that in order to achieve...
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 June’s Executives Bruncheon, attendees were prompted with the question: ““What’s the biggest challenge you’ve overcome in your professional career?”” Here are a few of...
Scott Hansen of Success Hackers sat down to speak with Tenant Advisory Group’s owner, Bill Himmelstein, to discuss Bill’s success.
Listing a property for the highest possible price may seem like the best course of action, but more often than not it will deter buyers and negatively affect the final sale price. Establishing the price in line with comparable properties in the area, or slightly lower, will help move the property faster with less cost...
Are you wondering if you can get out of your current lease or perhaps pay a lower amount? According to TAG CEO Bill Himmelstein, landlords have been showing a willingness to accommodate tenant needs right now if you can be open, honest and communicate effectively.
Welcome to the topic “What To Expect During The Tenant Representation Process“ Many people can be skeptical of using tenant representation in their lease transaction, mainly because they don’t know the benefits. It’s surprising how so many are still unaware of how a tenant representative broker can assist in making their leasing transaction easier, smoother,...
When building your office floor plan, it’s always better to have more room than not enough space. Packing people into an office lowers employee satisfaction and can lead to a counterproductive work environment, which may negate any money you save in rent. By offering your staff more free space and a comfortable office, not only...
In a time where the commercial real estate industry is as fast-paced and as dynamic as ever, having helpful insight and advice about what’s important and what’s working (or not) can help anyone learn as they go. We’ve launched an all-new series with MeetAdvisors.com – “Commercial Real Estate: What I Know Now and Wish I...
Tenant Advisory Group kicked off its 10th year in business with a fantastic event at Gentleman’s Cooperative this month. The evening was filled with food, drinks, entertainment and rewarding networking opportunities.
Welcome to the topic “Tenant Advisory 101 – What Your Tenant Representative Should Do For You“ Looking for a commercial space can be quite a tough feat. More often than not, people are unable to figure out where to even begin. There’s so much to think about, including the budget, location, features, amenities and so...