REAL ESTATE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19
Apr 23, 2020As we all try to cope with our new world and everything it entails, I sincerely hope that you and your families are staying healthy and sane during this unparalleled […]
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The Central Loop Elixir
I have been working in the Central Loop for nearly a quarter of a century and in my humble opinion, rumors of the Central Loop’s demise are exaggerated. Undoubtedly, challenges […]
Read More2020 Predicitons
Happy New Year! As we ring in 2020, it is time once again to look into the future and forecast what lies ahead for the new year. First, let’s revisit […]
Read MoreTHE 2019 TOP TEN EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
With yet another year just about in the rearview mirror, it is time to take a look back at the key events which made 2019 so fascinating. I hereby present […]
Read MoreSalt of the Earth
As we approach Thanksgiving 2019, it is the most appropriate time of year to express a hearty appreciation for all of the talented individuals who truly are responsible for ensuring […]
Read MoreSame Story, Different Day
I have written in this blog space before how important it is for brokers to keep up on current events in the real estate industry. The truth is, it has […]
Read MoreTaxed To Death
Given the enormous budget deficit in Chicago, it comes as no surprise that the Mayor and members of the City Council are turning over every stone imaginable to unearth creative […]
Read MoreCrazy 8’s
As we approach the Labor Day weekend and unofficial end of summer, here are 8 random thoughts that recently have crossed my mind as we conclude month number 8 of […]
Read MoreThe Willard Jones Building Quiz
Ready to test your knowledge of downtown Chicago real estate? Well, it’s your lucky day! We hereby present the first ever Willard Jones Building Quiz, past and present. Answers to […]
Read MoreThe Chairman
It is rare when one can say they have been mentored by a legend. A legend of not just their profession, but also of life in general. Well, I am […]
Read MoreThe Haymarket Building
Willard Jones Real Estate recently welcomed The Haymarket Building, located at 117 North Jefferson Street, into its leasing portfolio and has been tasked with returning this West Loop gem back […]
Read MoreREMEMBERING A CHICAGO LEGEND
I know this is supposed to be a real estate blog, but I must make an exception this month and pay tribute to an individual who was a huge part […]
Read MoreYour Reputation Precedes You
Spring has arrived in Chicago and baseball season is now underway. As we look forward to another exciting campaign, an annual highlight for me is the opportunity to listen to […]
Read MoreIN SPITE OF IT ALL, DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
So here we are nearing the end of February and this winter really seems to be dragging on, way more so than most. As I just start to get over […]
Read More2019 Predictions
Happy New Year! As we welcome in 2019, it’s time again to dust off the crystal ball and predict what lies ahead for the new year. Before we begin, let’s […]
Read MoreThe 2018 Top Ten Events in Downtown Chicago Commercial Real Estate
Amazingly, another year has flown by. As 2018 comes to a close, it is time to look back on the year that was in downtown Chicago commercial real estate. While […]
Read MoreThe Best of Chicago for 2018
It is officially the season of giving and Willard Jones Real Estate is here to help. To contribute to your holiday fun, we hereby present the first annual (possibly) Willard […]
Read MoreWhy I Love/Hate Chicago
I complain about things out of my control. Some of the recipients of those complaints? The weather, CTA, and people who annoy me. Where have I found all of these […]
Read MoreWhat Did I Ever Do To Them?
The scene: The Old Town Ale House, on the southeast corner of North and Wieland. It is a sleepy Tuesday night in October in the city of Chicago. LaSalle Street […]
Read MoreRetro Chicago
So, Chicago is going to have a new mayor in 2019. In reviewing the rather uninspiring list of candidates thus far, the thought crossed my mind: what could one of […]
Read MoreThe Pittsfield Building
“Is the Pittsfield Building cursed?” This is the title of the featured article in a recent edition of Crain’s Chicago Business. (Read it here) Without even reading the story, a […]
Read MoreAn Office-Filled Summer
I’m going to try to keep this short and simple, so bear with me. This summer I had an experience like no other. It wasn’t so much the actual labor […]
Read MoreAnything But Boring
Unless you have recently been vacationing on Mars, it is tough to have missed the thrilling news that Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been awarded the contract to construct an […]
Read MoreThe Automated Bully
In almost every industry, price increases are typical from time to time. Most people, while never happy about it, generally understand that there are a lot of reasons for nominal […]
Read MoreHow to Master the Landlord Representation Process
Willard Jones Real Estate hit a milestone moment. For my entire career, I have wanted to represent 105 West Madison and just recently, we were appointed as the exclusive leasing […]
Read MoreWhere Did All the Stores Go?
I hate shopping. For me, the ability to purchase things online goes down as one of the greatest phenomena of my lifetime. I don’t have to schlep through stores or […]
Read MoreIt’s Time to Listen
I can still see the poster hanging in my third-grade classroom: “Listen and silent have the same letters for a reason.” At the time, I thought it was a teacher-way […]
Read MoreThrown for a Loop
In case there was any remaining doubt, my youth has officially ended. That was my first thought after learning this week that The Loop, one of Chicago’s most iconic radio […]
Read MoreRandom Thoughts for February
Since I started doing a monthly blog for our company website and the Intelligent Office Blog in 2015, I generally have been successful in coming up with topics fairly easily. […]
Read More2018 Predictions
Happy New Year! As we dig into 2018, it is time once again to pull out the crystal ball and predict what events lie ahead. Before we start, let’s look […]
Read MoreThe 2017 Top Ten Events in Downtown Chicago Commercial Real Estate
2017 has certainly been a year for the ages. In spite of all the controversies and uncertainty, the downtown Chicago commercial real estate market kept chugging along at a solid […]
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