Ten With Ben 024: Meet Aaron Letzeiser
Discover how Obie is transforming real estate insurance through technology. Aaron Letzeiser shares his path from selling insurance in college to revolutionizing the industry for investors.
Downtown Chicago
BA Development Company Names Michael Cannon as Senior Managing Director
Former Sterling Bay executive will oversee adaptive reuse, renovation, and new construction of residential and commercial real estate CHICAGO, IL — BA Development Company today announced industry veteran Michael Cannon has joined the firm as senior managing director, overseeing adaptive reuse, renovation, and new construction of residential and commercial real estate. Before joining BA Development … Read more
Q4/23 Downtown Chicago Office Market Report
Bradford Allen is pleased to share with you our latest office market report. This quarter in the downtown office market: Absorption remained negative with -530,000 s.f. absorbed through Q4/23, resulting in a total of -1.6 million s.f. of net absorption through 2023. The direct vacancy rate surpassed 20% in the CBD. Available sublease space on … Read more
Ten With Ben 023: Work Family
Explore team dynamics with Justin Kessler, Nathan Meisner, and Lauryn Sussman. Gain insights from their experiences and strategies in the real estate market, emphasizing their collaborative approach and market outlook for 2024.
Ten With Ben 022: Opportunities in the Market
Ben discusses the ‘power of the ask’ in the current real estate market in this episode. Learn how to seize opportunities through creative negotiation, improving lease terms and capitalizing on market conditions.
Ten With Ben 021: Wrapping up Q3 2023
Ben explores the evolving office landscape in Chicago’s Fulton Market and the Loop, reflecting on two decades as a tenant rep broker and current market dynamics post-pandemic.
Q3/23 Downtown Market Report
Bradford Allen is pleased to share with you our latest office market report. This quarter in the downtown office market: View ReportDownload PDF
Bradford Allen Names Jennifer Murphy as President of Management Services
20-year veteran of property and construction management will oversee firm’s national office portfolio CHICAGO, IL — Bradford Allen, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced Jennifer Murphy has joined the firm as president of management services. In this role, Murphy will be responsible for managing Bradford Allen’s growing portfolio of office properties in Chicago … Read more
Bradford Allen Acquires The Henry in Chicago’s Ravenswood Neighborhood
Mixed-use property completed in 2019 includes Culver’s restaurant and 38 luxury rental apartments CHICAGO – August 8, 2023 – Bradford Allen Investment Advisors (BAIA) today announced it has closed on the purchase of The Henry, a mixed-use property at 4346 N. Honore St. in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood. The five-story elevator building, completed in 2019 and … Read more
CRE Office Pulse 008: Tracking Chicagoland’s Return to the Office
While hybrid and remote work are here to stay, the benefits of in-person collaboration are compelling. Both employers and employees increasingly see the value of returning to the office, and tracking these trends reveals important insights, like the relative success of the suburban office markets. Still, for Chicago’s CBD, the long-term fundamentals remain strong and … Read more
