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In this webinar, industry leaders discuss their tips and suggestions for working with more challenging individuals. Bill Himmelstein, Founder of TAG, shares how he works with clients, landlords, and other people in the CRE business with more difficult personalities.
Topic: Commercial Real Estate and The Markets Grab your coffee and Buckle up this Thursday when Mike Morawski and Bill Himmelstein talk about commercial real estate and how to gain the edge in a changing market. Bill Himmelstein is featured on this episode of Thursday Morning Live with Mike Morawski. Listen to Bill discuss the...
Insightful discussions bloomed at the Tenant Advisory Group Executives Breakfast and Luncheon in March. At each of these events, entrepreneurs offered valuable advice prompted by a discussion question led by Bill Himmelstein. At the Executives Breakfast, guests were asked: How do you help your employees be more successful? Here are a few of the many...
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,...
Bill Himmelstein, Founder, CEO & Managing Broker of TAG, was featured in the publication – BACK OF HOUSE, an online resource providing insights and services that help restaurants win. In this article, Bill discusses the best strategies for negotiating ands re-negogiating favorable lease terms for commercial restaurant spaces. The best part about using the strategies...
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...
Prior to beginning the search for new space, many of our clients are interested in understanding what exactly is involved in the process. Below is an outline of the key steps involved in finding new space for your business. 1. A tenant representative broker assembles a market survey of options that fit the Client’s criteria...
Welcome to the topic “Industrial Boom Slows with Vacancy Rates on the Rise“ In 2022 and 2023, the U.S. industrial boom took the nation by storm, with over 1.5 billion square feet of new industrial construction projects starting across the country. This big increase in industrial inventory led to a higher national vacancy rate, going...
Commercial leasing agreements commonly extend up to 10 years – or longer – making negotiations key to long-term savings for your business. One of the greatest opportunities to reduce your monthly cost is rent abatement, or free rent. As you begin the discussion with a lessor, it is important to understand what rent abatement is...
The rapid growth of a startup causes changes to come quickly, which makes it challenging to find an office space that will grow with the business. When beginning the search, consider the projected growth, business plan and the needs of the company to find the best suitable space.
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.
The South Loop real estate market has been exploding in the last couple years, but what is the next neighborhood to experience a boom? Perhaps the answer isn’t just one, but several. As businesses keep shifting their focus to downtown, neighborhoods surrounding the popular Loop, will boom: River West, River North, Goose Island, New City,...
Voyage Chicago reached out to Bill Himmelstein to dive deep into the history of how Tenant Advisory Group began, and the foundation it was built upon.
Even with the changing landscape surrounding the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), businesses still need to move. If you are in the middle of a corporate move, there are effective ways to continue your office space search while remaining healthy and safe. Here are some tips for those who are working with commercial real estate brokers...
Welcome to the topic “Chicago Office Space Trends – How to Design Your Office for Returning Employees” Many businesses have developed creative solutions to keep workplace safety a major priority while preserving corporate culture, ensuring high levels of productivity and efficiency, and encouraging a much-needed sense of employee well-being. As you begin to welcome your...
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...
Social media and virtual advertising is an almost mandatory facet for businesses today. Small businesses differ slightly in that they heavily rely on their stock customers: regulars if you will. While small business continues to ease itself into the cyber sphere, word-of-mouth marketing remains a prominent factor in success and maintenance. Instead of going door-to-door,...
Want the latest cre market update? In this video, Bill Himmelstein of Tenant Advisory Group gives an overall outlook on the state of the commercial real estate market for 2023. Find out what you need to know before getting your next commercial space.