Baird & Warner’s Steve Baird On Why Independence Still Matters In A Consolidating Market
In response to news of ongoing consolidation in residential brokerage, Taylor Johnson has been positioning client Baird & Warner to provide the counterpoint to the trend, emphasizing its independence and strength in the greater Chicago area.
TJ Clients Among CRE’s Best Places To Work Of 2025
Creating a rewarding and supportive workplace is a cornerstone of success in any industry, including commercial real estate.
What To Prioritize In Your 2026 Marketing Budget
As the fourth quarter approaches, Team TJ is always prepared to offer insights from clients on what’s ahead in the new year.
Hotels On The Move: Navigating The Hospitality Chain Scale
What is a “chain scale” and why is it important? Taylor Johnson recently connected client Bradford Allen with Hotel Management for a story looking into what determines a hotel’s position along the chain scale — and how or when it can move up.
M&R Starts Construction On ‘The Bluffs On Lake’ Apartments In St. Francis, Wis.
Following the resounding success of its first luxury rental community in the Milwaukee region, 42 Hundred on the Lake, Taylor Johnson client M&R Development has returned to St. Francis, Wis., for an encore with the groundbreaking of The Bluffs on Lake.
Nicholas Family Of Companies CEO Brings Hockey Arena Expertise To WGN Radio
With more kids than ever hitting the ice for hockey — including 90,000 girls under 18, according to USA Hockey — new rinks are in high demand.
What Multifamily Pros Wish They Knew At The Start Of Their Careers
One of the greatest rewards of a long career in real estate is the ability to share hard-earned insights with others.
My Favorite Designers Keep Using ‘Soapstone’ Countertops – But What Actually Are They?
With so many different types of stone available, it pays to work with an expert like Sandya Dandamudi, president of Taylor Johnson client GI Stone, when selecting counter surfaces.
The ‘Big Kitchen’ Is Still Popular, Even In Smaller Houses
While overall home square footage has decreased in recent years, the TJ Team noticed many of the kitchens in our clients’ projects were actually increasing in size.
Baird & Warner Spotlights Homeownership Accessibility Programs On WGN Radio
As housing affordability challenges continue to impact first-time buyers across Chicagoland, Taylor Johnson recently secured a guest appearance for client Baird & Warner on WGN Radio’s “Wintrust Business Lunch” to showcase how Chicago’s oldest and largest independent family-owned brokerage is expanding access to homeownership.
MCA’s Design Expertise Drives Buzz For 2 NJ Multifamily Communities
Taylor Johnson client Mary Cook Associates (MCA), an award-winning national commercial interior design firm, recently garnered media attention after completing the interiors at two boutique luxury rental communities in northern New Jersey — Park & Arbor in Old Tappan and 619 North in Ho-Ho-Kus.
Glenstar’s $25M Office Redo In Dallas Submarket Lures 3 HQ Tenants
With the Dallas-Fort Worth office market on pace to see its best new leasing figures (in square feet) in three years, the flight to quality is competitive.
How 2025’s Key Housing Market Trends Are Shaping Where (And What) Builders Deliver
Demand for new homes is surging in markets like Chicago, while cooling in others as regional differences shape the 2025 housing landscape.
How Agents Can Make The Most Of Working With Homebuilders And Developers
As a leader in the homebuilding industry for more than four decades, Jeff Benach, principal of Taylor Johnson client Lexington Homes, was the obvious choice to offer Agent Publishing when the media outlet asked TJ for an expert source to pen its next Top Coach column on how agents can best work with homebuilders.
Renaissance Hotel To Join Condominiums And Townhomes As Hospitality Anchor At SoLa Resort Development In Michigan City, Ind.
When Taylor Johnson client SoLa, a $305 million resort development in downtown Michigan City, Ind., near Lake Michigan, announced earlier this year it was starting sales for its 170 condominiums, the project was splashed across media outlets.
The Nicholas Family Of Companies Nets A Hat Trick With Third Ice Arena Project
Taylor Johnson client The Nicholas Family of Companies has broken ground on or acquired three Chicago-area ice arenas in the past year — a true hat trick.
Historic Jewelers Building Scores New Leases
Boosting confidence in Chicago’s downtown office market, Taylor Johnson client CRG and its equity partners have scored new leases at the Jewelers Building, their recently acquired 40-story landmark at 35 E. Wacker Drive along the Chicago River.
Experiential Learning At Heart Of Today’s Real Estate Education
Taylor Johnson earned an A+ in landing front-page coverage for client Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate (MBIRE) in the August issue of Heartland Real Estate Business.
Evergreen To Build 60-Unit Workforce Housing Development On Denver Health Hospital Campus
Like many cities across the country, Denver has a critical need for affordable workforce housing, especially around the Denver Health Hospital Campus, one of the city’s densest employment centers.
Under One Roof: Should You Centralize Operations?
For multifamily owners and operators, consolidating certain functions across regions or portfolios can be an effective strategy to create efficiencies.
Insights On The Future Of CRE From 5 Diverse Interns
For frequent TJ TALK readers, you’ll know last Thursday’s feature was the “How Does Young Talent Break Into Today’s CRE Job Market?” Bisnow story we pitched, which was Bisnow’s most-read website article the day it published.