The Best Boost For Office Leasing: A ‘Commute-Worthy’ Experience
Companies looking for “commute-worthy” experiences drove office leasing activity in 2025 — but what does that entail?
McHugh Construction And Nacional Group Break Ground On Wagner Community Center
The Wagner Community Center in Elmhurst represents a home-field advantage for Taylor Johnson client McHugh Construction.
How Affordable Housing Development Helps Transform Communities And Lives
As communities nationwide grapple with a persistent shortage of affordable housing, thoughtful new development is proving to be a powerful catalyst for neighborhood revitalization.
18 CRE Trends We’re Taking Into 2026
When a Commercial Property Executive reporter set out to recap the biggest commercial real estate trends to emerge in 2025, he turned to Taylor Johnson as a one-stop resource for expert insights across the industry.
MHN ‘Management Diaries’ Podcast: How RMK Management Drives Resident Retention
Keeping an apartment building fully leased and minimizing renter turnover is one of the top tasks for today’s property managers.
Why AI Could Be A Property Manager’s New Best Friend
When Multi-Housing News inquired about AI in property management, we connected the reporter with two Taylor Johnson clients to highlight where the technology is making the biggest operational impact.
Cirrus Penthouse Sale Signals Rise In Second-Home Condo Purchases Downtown
A penthouse on the top floor of Cirrus, a 350-residence tower developed by Taylor Johnson client Lendlease, recently sold for just over $4 million, continuing a trend of second-home purchases at the lakefront high-rise.
Looking Back On The 36th Annual Real Estate Forum
It was another successful night for the 36th annual Real Estate Forum, hosted by the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago on Nov. 20 at Theater on the Lake.
Understanding Today’s Shifting Multifamily Demographics
Shifting demographics driven by delayed household formation, a rise in aging renters, and greater lifestyle mobility are transforming who rents and why in today’s multifamily market.
TJ Clients Share 2026 Chicagoland Real Estate Market Predictions
As 2025 comes to a close, it is a natural time to reflect on the past year of Chicagoland real estate activity while also looking ahead to the coming year.
The End Of ‘Pretend And Extend’
“Pretend and extend” is out. Working with borrowers to maximize a sale price is in.
Holiday Hosting Kitchens With The Mostest
‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, from festive cocktail parties and open houses to elaborate meals for extended families.
Marquette Cos. Rebrands Arlington Heights Apartment Complex, Eyes 2,000 More Units In 2026
Taylor Johnson client Marquette Companies has been betting in its own backyard this year with multiple acquisitions in the greater Chicago area due to the region’s strong market fundamentals and exceptional value-add opportunities.
Building Community Connections: The THRIVE Approach To Affordable Housing
For decades, developers, municipalities and supporting organizations have worked toward finding a lasting solution to the shortage of affordable housing in the U.S., and Taylor Johnson client Baker Barrios Architects has been part of that conversation for the past 30 years.
Wingspan Opens New 211-Unit Apartment Complex In Riverview, Fla.
Taylor Johnson client Wingspan Development Group and ABC Capital have welcomed first move-ins at The Whitt — a 211-unit rental community in Riverview, Fla., just 15 miles from downtown Tampa.
Glenstar Lands 1.3 Million-SF Lease At South Carolina Industrial Park
First Solar’s recent 1.3 million-square-foot lease at Cherokee Commerce Center 85 (CCC-85), the new industrial park developed by Taylor Johnson client Glenstar Logistics, marks one of the largest manufacturing commitments in the Southeast this year.
Draper And Kramer Expands Chicago-Area Multifamily Portfolio With Oak Park Acquisition
It was a busy end to November for Taylor Johnson client Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, which closed out the month with the purchase of Eleven33, a 12-story, 263-unit rental property that expands the Chicago-based firm’s local portfolio into Oak Park.