CRE Office Pulse 004: Chicago’s Suburban Office Market — More Competitive Than You Think

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Suburban Chicago’s office vacancy rates may seem historically high, but the headline numbers overlook key details about the marketplace. Large, low-quality properties are having an outsized effect on the averages. Removing these “zombies” from the data shows the market is more competitive than you think. Read on to find out more

Bradford Allen Investment Advisors acquires Edens Corporate Center in Northbrook, IL

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CHICAGO, IL — John Butler, Executive Managing Director of BAIA, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Edens Corporate Center at 630 & 650 Dundee Road in Northbrook, IL. Bradford Allen Realty Services will be the leasing agent, and Bradford Allen Management Services will be the property manager. Built in 1988, the recently renovated property … Read more

Bradford Allen completes 35,500 SF of leasing at 570 Lake Cook Road

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CHICAGO, IL — Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Principals and Co-Founders of Bradford Allen, are pleased to announce that Senior Managing Director Joel Berger has completed five transactions totaling 35,539 SF at 570 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield, IL. Banner Real Estate Group (represented by Randy Bowles and Steve Levitas of Newmark) signed … Read more

Bradford Allen Completes 16,500-SF Lease Renewal in Deerfield, IL

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Chicago, IL — Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Principals and Co-Founders of Bradford Allen, are pleased to announce that Senior Managing Director Joel Berger has completed a 16,500-square-foot renewal lease between Vail Systems, Inc. and the ownership of 570 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield, IL. Vail, a long-time tenant and the second-largest in … Read more

Bradford Allen Completes 10,500-SF Lease in Elmhurst, IL

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Chicago, IL — Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Principals and Co-Founders of Bradford Allen, are pleased to announce that Managing Director Norm Murdoch completed a new 10,500-square-foot lease between Parkway Dental Services, LLC and the ownership of 501 West Lake. Parkway, a dental supplies and equipment provider, signed a seven-year lease for their … Read more

Bradford Allen Completes 23,000-SF Lease in E/W Corridor

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Chicago, IL — Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Principals and Co-Founders of Bradford Allen, are pleased to announce that Joel Berger, Senior Managing Director, completed a 23,000-square-foot lease (12,000-square-foot renewal and 11,000-square-foot expansion) for Professional Wealth Advisors (PWA) at 2655 Warrenville Road in Downers Grove, IL. The building is owned and leased by … Read more

Bradford Allen completes 23,000-SF lease renewal in Lombard

Chicago, IL ­­– Jeffrey A. Bernstein and Laurence B. Elbaum, Principals and Co-Founders, are pleased to announce that Senior Managing Director Joel Berger has completed a 22,916-square-foot lease renewal on behalf of Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Inc. The electrics manufacturer signed a six-year lease extension to remain in their offices at 1700 S. Finley Road in … Read more

Bradford Allen Investment Advisors acquires 570 Lake Cook Road

Chicago, IL ­– John Butler, Executive Managing Director of BAIA, is proud to announce the acquisition of 570 Lake Cook Road in Deerfield, IL. Bradford Allen Realty Services will be the leasing agent, while Bradford Allen Management Services will be the property manager. Built in 1984, the newly renovated property is a 137,492-square-foot suburban office building … Read more

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