A Modern Office Building Gets A Second Act

While much of the conversation around office-to-multifamily conversions has focused on repurposing historic buildings, office properties of newer vintages also offer viable opportunities for transformation.
RMK Management Named Leasing And Property Manager Of The Bellwether, New Office-To-Residential Conversion In Chicago’s Loop

Office-to-residential conversion projects continue to be a popular strategy for expanding the supply of multifamily housing, with more than 25 such developments currently underway in Chicago.
Bradford Allen Expands Development Business With Addition Of Real Estate Veteran

As Taylor Johnson client Bradford Allen continues to grow, the firm is attracting top talent at the leadership level.
Chicago’s Affordable Housing Pipeline Pushes Forward Against Costs, Rules And Red Tape

As developers work to address mounting demand for affordable housing, they often must navigate a complex landscape of rising construction costs, layered financing structures and policy hurdles.
Lights, Camera, Action: How Taylor Johnson Brought The Marshall Bennett Institute Of Real Estate’s Social Media Enrollment Campaign To Life

Social media can be a great PR tool to showcase the people who make up an organization and connect with audiences in a more meaningful and engaging manner.
Proper Title COO Returns To WGN Radio To Continue Conversation On Deed Fraud

After discussing the growing threat of deed theft and seller impersonation fraud on WGN Radio earlier this summer, Kathy Kwak, COO of Taylor Johnson client Proper Title, returned to “Noon Business Lunch” to continue the conversation.
Medinah Temple Owner Ready To Roll The Dice Again

What’s the best use for a one-of-a-kind building? For Chicago’s Medinah Temple, almost anything — as long as it supports the vitality of the neighborhood.
Fulton Market High-Rise Powered By Geothermal Could Set New Standard For Development

After onboarding new client Tree Street Group at the start of last month, the Taylor Johnson team made quick work of generating outstanding coverage of the sponsorship closing for the development at 410 N. Elizabeth St. in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, immediately followed by both media relations and event support for its groundbreaking.
Habitat Begins Construction On Marine Drive Redevelopment In Buffalo, NY

Taylor Johnson client Habitat recently marked a major milestone in the redevelopment of Marine Drive Apartments in Buffalo, N.Y. – the start of vertical construction on Phase I of the $600 million transformation of the aging public housing complex into approximately 730 modern, affordable homes.
Lexington Homes Announces New Townhome Development Near Downtown Northbrook, Ill.

With Northbrook Row, Taylor Johnson client Lexington Homes recently announced its second new townhome community near downtown Northbrook, Ill., in a year’s time.
How Self Service Tools Like Aigentless Are Reshaping Multifamily Leasing

When Multi-Housing News was looking for sources for a story on self-service tools in apartment leasing, the editorial team knew Taylor Johnson client Aigentless, the next-gen self-guided tour platform that is transforming the prospect and operator experience, would be an ideal source thanks to the ongoing communication Team TJ has had with the media outlet.
Baird & Warner’s Lucy Baird On Why Diversity Still Matters In Business

Taylor Johnson client Baird & Warner has spent more than 170 years proving that standing by its principles is not only the right thing to do, but also good for business.
Recruitment’s Secret Weapon: The Marketing Department

Marketing departments at multifamily firms do more than just attract new residents — they foster a public image that can be key in attracting talent.
Proper Title Expands Reach In Western Suburbs

When Taylor Johnson client Proper Title opened its newest closing office in River Forest, Ill., TJ made sure the news traveled beyond Chicago’s western suburbs.
Strategic Media Coverage Builds Buzz For TJ Clients Launching Leasing And Starting Sales

Between multifamily supply constraints and the highly competitive housing market, real estate media have a healthy appetite for news about projects starting sales and pre-leasing efforts.
M/I Homes, Habitat Break Ground On The Bowery Of Highland Park On Former Solo Cup Site

As progress continues on The Bowery of Highland Park, the joint venture between Taylor Johnson clients M/I Homes and Habitat to redevelop the former Solo Cup Company site in Highland Park, Ill., as a 227-residence for-sale townhome community, media interest in the notable project remains strong.
8 Things To Know Before Adding A Sunroom

When Homes & Gardens put out a query for designers to weigh in on adding a sunroom to a home, we knew Taylor Johnson client Morgante Wilson Architects (MWA) would have expertise to share from its extensive portfolio of residential new-build and renovation projects.
How Family Values Continue To Shape Joseph Nicholas Construction’s Future

Taylor Johnson client Joseph Nicholas Construction (JNC), a dedicated automotive construction studio within the Nicholas Family of Companies’ diversified construction division, has been putting the pedal to the metal with two major project groundbreakings this summer: Illinois’ largest Porsche dealership, Barrington Porsche in Barrington, Ill.; and Cadillac’s third flagship brand store in the world, Carter Cadillac of Chicago, located on part of the former Lincoln Yards site in Chicago.
From Classroom To Campaign: Students Experience The World Of PR At Taylor Johnson

What started as a new idea last year has quickly become a favorite tradition.
Optima Lumina Raises Bar For Luxury Condominiums On Chicago’s North Shore

When Taylor Johnson client Optima, Inc. was ready to launch condominium sales for Optima Lumina, its highly anticipated luxury community in downtown Wilmette, Ill., the TJ team knew it would make a splash.
What It Takes To Build A Modern Community Center

Well-versed in the suburban Chicago Daily Herald’s annual commercial real estate special section, Taylor Johnson pitched a byline from client McHugh Construction offering readers an inside look at what it takes to build a modern community center.