Commercial Real Estate

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A busy, modern coworking space filled with professionals, symbolizing the growth of flexible office solutions.
Services

Hybrid work fuels coworking boom, defying commercial real estate fears

In just one year, the US coworking market added over 22.

Marco Alvarez·June 22, 2026
The exterior of Trump Tower Chicago, showcasing the newly opened Prasino Cafe on the riverwalk level, marking the building's first retail tenant in 17 years.
Best in City

Trump Tower Chicago Welcomes First Retail Tenant After 17 Years

After 17 years of complete retail vacancy, Chicago's Trump Tower has finally secured its first tenant: a 2,800-square-foot Mediterranean café called Prasino.

Hannah Pierce·May 30, 2026
An entrepreneur examining a storefront on a city street, symbolizing the impact of zoning laws on small business opportunities.
Business Spotlights

What Are Small Business Zoning Laws and Why Do They Matter?

A seemingly perfect storefront can be an illegal dream for a small business owner if local zoning laws prohibit their specific type of operation.

Marco Alvarez·May 12, 2026
Diverse group of people walking and enjoying a vibrant, green, and architecturally rich urban street, showcasing the benefits of walkability.
Neighborhoods

What Are the Benefits of Walkability in Urban Planning?

While a new park might seem like a simple amenity, it can quietly add millions to nearby commercial property values.

Derek Molina·May 11, 2026
Modern co-working space juxtaposed with a closed, traditional hardware store, symbolizing the displacement of local businesses by rising rents in Brooklyn.
Business Spotlights

Co-working Spaces: Fueling Startups, Displacing Local Businesses

In Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood, a new co-working space now charges $450 a month for a desk, while just two blocks away, a family-run hardware store that operated for 50 years closed its doors las

Marco Alvarez·May 8, 2026
A vibrant co-working space with diverse professionals collaborating, seen through large windows overlooking a revitalized city street, symbolizing the integration of flexible work into urban life.
Business Spotlights

The Flexible Work Shift: How Co-working Spaces Are Reshaping Local Business Districts

The predictable 9-to-5 rhythm of our cities has been replaced by a more dynamic urban pulse, as co-working spaces and flexible work reshape our local business districts.

Marco Alvarez·April 1, 2026
Split image: remote worker in home office, city skyline with empty commercial buildings. Shows remote work's impact on housing and property values.
Real Estate

How Remote Work Affects Housing Demand and Property Values Across Markets

The rise of remote work is fundamentally rebalancing real estate markets. A reported 5% home value drop in Dallas-Fort Worth and a residential building boom in Pittsburgh reveal how this trend is depressing commercial demand while shifting housing growth to new areas.

Aaron Blake·April 1, 2026