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  • Site Selection magazine has listed Chicago as the best city for corporate investment for the fourth consecutive year. This comes as little surprise with the long list of large corporations that have been moving their headquarters into downtown Chicago. So, what makes this city such an attractive investment for businesses?

  • Welcome to the topic “2024 Return-to-Office Trend Update: Looking forward to 2025 and Beyond“ As major employers across the U.S., including Amazon, JPMorgan, and Google, are now calling employees back to office spaces, questions around the future of work are becoming more pressing for employers, employees, real estate professionals, and office space owners alike. However,...

  • May 19, 2022

    May 2022 CRE Market Update

    Need to know the latest trends in the CRE market? In this video, Bill Himmelstein shares the latest real estate data in the Chicagoland market, including the boom of the industrial real estate market and the opportunity available in the commercial office space sector.  

  • Dec 21, 2020

    Pro Business Leaders Roundtable: Commercial Real Estate

    In this webinar, various professionals discuss what is happening in their current market. Bill Himmlestein, Founder of TAG, discusses commercial real estate facts and figures in Chicagoland, which can be applied to what is happening around the country.

  • 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 “Designing Commercial Offices For Hybrid Workers“ Commercial hybrid offices are definitely the need of the time. As the world adapts to the new normal of hybrid working, where employees split their time between working remotely and commuting to the office a few times a week, commercial real estate offices are undergoing...

  • 2023 CRE Market Overview
    Jan 13, 2023

    2023 CRE Market Overview

    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.

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    Jul 22, 2020

    Executive’s Breakfast on DEI

    Tenant Advisory Group’s Bill Himmelstein recently participated in a webinar on the topic of DEI with Doug Harris of The Kaleidoscope Group. They discussed how to continue making today’s moment into tomorrow’s meaning for transformational change in their organizations.

  • How to build a better office space for your business and get the most value for your money, with these four tips

  • In most negotiations, it is rare for someone to get what they want without having asked for it first. If a tenant asks for a particular term or concession during a lease negotiation, the tenant will undoubtedly gain more than they started with. Even if the tenant does not acquire exactly what they desired, often a...

  • 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.

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    Jul 28, 2017

    Bill Himmelstein Moderates Panel at TechWeek

    At the 2017 Chicago TechWeek, Bill Himmelstein was a moderator for the Building Company Equity panel at the TechWeek Chicago Launch Startup Showcase.

  • 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...

  • Last week TAG had the privilege of attending the Office Max Roundtable event for business owners. Senior Vice President Steve Sunderland and Executive Vice President Kim Feil facilitated the panel discussion of what it’s like to run a business and how a large corporation such as theirs could connect with us. From there we were...

  • In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Bill Himmelstein discuss: Becoming a partner, not a vendor with your networking partners. Leading through giving. Building your social capital and filling the well. The three keys to finding a great networking partner. Key Takeaways: The greatest question you can ask someone is, “how can I help you?” Ask...

  • Here’s a quick look at how you can boost your real estate dollars in just 3 easy steps.

  • Welcome to the topic “Traditional Office Space Vs. Co-Working Space” There are many choices people have these days when it comes to renting commercial spaces. Naturally, most business owners want an office space that’s not only cost-effective but also convenient for their clients and employees. These spaces should also fulfill all organizational requirements in terms...

  • Welcome to the topic “Positioning to Sell Your Industrial Property“ Heightened Demand and Favorable Pricing Dynamics In recent years, there’s been a significant spike in investor interest in the warehouse sector of industrial real estate, especially in major metropolitan markets. And this increasing interest is expected to boost demand within the industrial real estate sector...

  • 2024 Return to Office Trend
    Jan 10, 2024

    2024 Return to Office Trend

    Welcome to the topic “2024 Return to Office Trend” Transforming Business Landscape The return to office trend is transforming the business landscape, leading companies to reassess their operations and growth strategies. As organizations continue to transition back to in-person work environments, they are restructuring teams, redefining roles, and realigning processes to optimize collaboration and productivity....

  • Welcome to the topic “Creating A Complete Commercial Real Estate Team“ In commercial real estate, the importance of creating a complete team cannot be overstated. When it comes to purchasing or leasing commercial property, assembling a well-rounded and experienced commercial real estate team is crucial, particularly during the negotiation phase. A comprehensive commercial real estate...