Chicago
Challenges, Opportunities for Industrial Developers
There’s a growing shortage of “last mile” warehouse spaces. These relatively small warehouse spaces are often the last step in… Read more
Where Do California Cities Rank for Real Estate Investment?
Los Angeles topped the list of the world’s best cities for real estate investment on Schroders Global Cities 30 Index.… Read more
Industrial Earns Favored Asset Class Status
By Dennis Kaiser Connect Industrial’s inaugural conference in Chicago on June 28th included an Economic Forecast keynote discussion between CoStar’s… Read more
Public Transportation Getting Pricier
The good news: Using public transportation to commute to work and back is probably better for the environment, and, depending on… Read more
Hedge Fund Scoops Up Kindred’s Skilled Nursing Business for $910M
A JV led by hedge fund BlueMountain Capital Management has inked a deal to acquire Kindred Healthcare’s skilled nursing business.… Read more
Berkadia Secures $70M Loan for Chicago-Area MF Dev
Early Bird Alert: Connect Apartments is planned September 28th in Los Angeles. Here’s where to get more information and register. New… Read more
Hines Breaks Ground on 60-Story Chicago Tower
Early Bird Alert: Connect Apartments is planned September 28th in Los Angeles. Here’s where to get more information and register.… Read more
Trammell Crow Company Named NAIOP 2017 Developer of the Year
Dallas-based Trammell Crow Company has been selected as NAIOP’s 2017 Developer of the Year, the association’s highest honor. Trammell Crow… Read more
Japanese Retailer Leases 220K-SF, Former American Apparel Facility
Connect Industrial is happening in Chicago tomorrow. There’s still time to register. Daiso California signed a 220,000-square-foot lease at Prologis Inc.’s 16400… Read more
Chicago’s Development Pipeline Tops $20B
The development pipeline in Chicago has exceeded $20 billion, with at least 10 developments envisioned to cost $1 billion or… Read more
Equity Office Inks Lease with ESD at Chicago’s Willis Tower
ESD signed a 46,884-square-foot lease at Chicago’s Willis Tower, a 110-story, 3.8-million-square-foot building owned by Blackstone’s Equity Office. The 1,450-foot-tall… Read more
Rexford Acquires Pair of Industrial Assets for $35.9M
Connect Industrial is heading to Chicago, June 28th. Here’s where to get more details and register. Los Angeles-based Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.… Read more
Panattoni Buys 22-Acre Industrial Development Site in Lakewood, WA
Connect Industrial is heading to Chicago, June 28th. Here’s where to get more details and register. Lakewood Tacoma Gateway, a 21.83-acre industrial… Read more
First Industrial Promotes Jim Schlundt to Lead Twin Cities Region
Connect Industrial is heading to Chicago, June 28th. Here’s where to get more details and register. Chicago-based First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.… Read more
Kellogg Closing La Palma Distribution Facility
Connect Industrial is heading to Chicago, June 28th. Here’s where to get more details and register. Kellogg Co. plans to close a… Read more
Q&A: What Does Amazon, Whole Foods Deal Mean for Retail CRE Sector?
Connect Industrial is heading to Chicago, June 28th. Here’s where to get more details and register. By Dennis Kaiser Amazon’s blockbuster acquisition… Read more
Chicago’s Vista Tower Secures Record $700M Construction Loan
Chicago’s Magellan Development Group and China’s Dalian Wanda Group secured a $700-million construction loan from Ping An Bank for Vista… Read more
Deutsche Refi’s Chicago Athletic Association Hotel for $80M
Chicago-based AJ Capital secured $80 million through Deutsche Bank to refinance the Chicago Athletic Association hotel, at 12 S. Michigan… Read more
West Coast Ports Experience Import Slowdown
Connect Industrial is heading to Chicago, June 28th. Here’s where to get more details and register. Import growth at the dominant West… Read more