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February brought more than just snow this year. Tenant Advisory Group presented phenomenal networking opportunities for local business owners. Entrepreneurs across numerous industries gathered to expand their networks and find collaborative partnerships to grow their companies. Both the monthly breakfast and luncheon saw valuable advice shared based on the discussion question: What’s the best way...
Fireside Chicago features Founder of Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) Bill Himmelstein. Bill shares how TAG leverages their relationships to get in front of the right people and shares his tips for connecting with others. A special thank you to Tim Schumm of Lucas James Talent Partners!
Fireside Chicago features Founder of Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) Bill Himmelstein. Bill discusses the difference between the values of TAG and many other larger firms. A special thank you to Tim Schumm of Lucas James Talent Partners!
Fireside Chicago features Founder of Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) Bill Himmelstein. Bill discusses how TAG works with those with similar values and interests. A special thank you to Tim Schumm of Lucas James Talent Partners!
TENANT ADVISORY GROUP Bill Himmelstein | Founder CEO & Managing Broker With more than twenty years of experience, Bill has completed over $1B in CRE transactions in his career and was named by Crain’s as Chicago’s Top Commercial Real Estate Broker. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN THE COVID ERA The Importance of Office Space ● Ideas...
In this webinar, hosted by Propellant Ventures, panelists discuss the future of work and the shift to working remotely. Bill Himmelstein, Founder of TAG, shares how business leaders’ commercial real estate needs have been impacted by this shift.
While it is different for everyone, each reason and motivation is valid and worthy of attention.
Welcome to the topic “Google’s Thompson Center Renovation: Revitalizing Chicago’s Loop and Its Economy“ The ongoing renovation of the Thompson Center by Google marks a significant turning point for Chicago’s Loop, attracting the attention of new and existing businesses to the area. Among the latest to make the move to the Loop is Lessen, a...
The commercial office market has been in constant flux since 2020. In the past five years, high vacancy rates and the shift to hybrid workforce models has kept the commercial office space market in a continual decline. However, now we are seeing a long overdue shift —one that signals a persistent and evolving comeback for...
Corporate giants ditching their suburban campuses for Chicago skyscrapers has been a common occurrence in the last few years — Kraft Heinz, ConAgra, McDonald’s, Google and Motorola. Now Wilson Sporting Goods joins the movement, leaving its location near O’Hare Airport for the iconic Prudential building.
Negotiating a deal for an office space, home or retail space is a delicate art that takes thoughtfulness, precision and a clear idea of what you want. Walking away from a deal is not only the best leverage to get everything on your list of asks, but can also be necessary if the deal is...
There are never enough hours in the day when you’re a small business owner. Try adding relocating your business to your list, and you’ll really have your head spinning. While important, finding a new office is a daunting task and can soak up drastic amounts of time. Thankfully, there are Chicago Commercial Real Estate professionals...
Welcome to the topic “How Companies Become Industry Leaders and Increase their Bottom Line – Navigating Productivity, Innovation, and Brand Reputation with Return to Work“ Companies strive not only to stay afloat but to ascend to the coveted status of industry leaders. Achieving this feat requires a delicate balance of factors, with productivity, innovation, and...
Welcome to the topic “How Do Interest Rates Affect the CRE Market?“ The commercial real estate (CRE) market has undergone a massive transformation due to the drastic surge in interest rates. While the Federal Reserve is projected to cut rates somewhat in the near future, the higher rate environment and geopolitical issues continue to influence...
When considering hiring a specialist to help you navigate the real estate goals of your business, it’s important to understand the difference between what you get when you turn to a business consultant versus a real estate broker. The word consultant can easily be misleading and tricky. Consulting is the right motive, but a real...
When it comes to a landlord’s consideration in negotiating real estate terms with prospective tenants, does size matter? In theory, yes. A larger company that takes up more space in a building has more leverage over the landlord because they represent a larger share of the building’s cash flow and profit. They also provide the...
With success comes growth and with growth comes a need for more employees and space for those employees to work. While it can be challenging to know just how fast your company may grow, an estimate is necessary for you to understand your needs and for you to have an adequate amount of space to...
Welcome to the Topic “How Remote and Hybrid Work from Home is impacting Commercial Real Estate In 2020, the whole world was at a standstill. Almost overnight, office workers all around the country (and world) transitioned from going to the office every day to remotely working from home. Now, over two years later, the after...
The negotiation process can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be if you go in with the right attitude and information. Whether you’re looking to increase your salary, restructure part of your lease or save money on that new car, follow the tips below to get what you want and feel good doing it.
Searching for and leasing a commercial space for your business is a process, to say the least. To make the most out of your process with the least amount of agony, there are a few tips for finding a great commercial space and simplifying the process.