Flight to High Rent
I recently read an article in a Costar release entitled “Flight to quality continues in Chicago.” For the past 50 years I have been actively involved in the Commercial Real Estate industry in Chicago and
Hudson Yards vs Lincoln Yards
Recently there has been a great deal of publicity for Hudson yards in New York as well as Lincoln Yards in Chicago. While both have similar names, I have identified 2 contrasts. #1 Chicago has
Meeting the Real Need
By Howard Ecker I was having a talk with a good friend of mine who is quite involved in the tech community and actually understands real estate from the tech point of view. Whether it
When hunting for new office space, determining why you need it in the first place — and then taking care of employers — is vital
By Howard Ecker There is a lot of talk these days about how important it is to take care of your employees when deciding on new office space, especially in regard to factors like the
Navigating the “black swan effect” in business, and how flexibility with leasing space can help
By Howard Ecker A “black swan” in the business world is an unlikely occurrence that can either screw up your company or make things even better. An unforeseen event that has a major effect on
What does it mean for Chicago when a building like the Hancock loses its iconic name?
By Howard Ecker I’m sure you read or heard a few weeks back that the John Hancock Center’s naming rights will soon be up for sale. The namesake insurance company, which built the 100-story, 1,128-foot