The Factors Shaping Downtown Chicago’s Office Market

Downtown Chicago’s office market continues to evolve as tenants and investors respond to shifting market conditions.

In a recent article for Heartland Real Estate Business, Ben Azulay, president, national brokerage services, examines the trends shaping the market in 2026, from tenant demand for high-quality space and the growing popularity of spec suites to office-to-residential conversions and renewed investment activity.

Drawing on Bradford Allen data, Azulay explores how leasing, development, and investment trends are reshaping the CBD and why location, building quality, and move-in-ready space continue to influence decision-making for tenants and investors.

Read Azulay’s full article in Heartland Real Estate Business

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