Chicago’s Comeback

According to the latest CB Richard Ellis report, prime space in downtown Chicago is going fast.  The windy city is on a commercial real estate roll as the direct vacancy rate for downtown office space fell to 14.5 percent in the second quarter from 14.9 percent in the first quarter.
Vacancy rates have now dropped for [...]

“Do What you are Passionate About” Recommends Michael J. Evans, CEO of The Cogent Advisor

By Melissa Sargeantson
After recently speaking with Michael Evans about his company, The Cogent Advisor, it is clear to me that he heeds his own advice.  Michael was a trader for 20 years before starting The Cogent Advisor, based out of OfficeLinks’ Willis Tower location, in 2010.  What made him want to go out on his [...]

Chicago: LEED-ing the Way

Despite all the challenges thrown at the commercial real estate industry, the pursuit of energy-efficient and eco-friendly buildings remains an important goal for developers and landlords.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently ranked U.S. cities based on the total number of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified buildings present in each city.
According to last [...]

Traditional Offices vs. Flexible Offices

Even in markets where there has been job growth, like New York City, the demand for traditional office space remains sluggish. One reason, of course, is businesses remain cautious and are likely burdened with excess space that is already unoccupied. Another reason is companies are abandoning the conventional office model and are shifting to flexible [...]

Eat, drink, and be merry…all under the light of a full moon

A once a month opportunity, Spirit Cruises of Chicago offers a memorable opportunity to spend an evening cruising Lake Michigan under a full moon.  Guests have the chance to stroll the outside decks to enjoy the spectacular sights of Chicago as the moon illuminates the city’s skyline – including Sears Tower, the building that is [...]

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