Chicago’s Biggest Real Estate Loans of 2023

Cook County’s biggest commercial mortgages and loans of 2023 are marked by what’s missing rather than what made the list. Only one major office project landed in the top 10 loans this year, as landlords and developers within the asset class have been struggling to get new debt for office construction and refinancing. Mega mortgages […]

CBRE: 2024 Buy or Hold Real Estate Stocks?

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Despite the persistence of high property prices and tight inventory levels, cooling mortgage rates may incentivize prospective homebuyers to kick-start their property search, suggesting the housing market might be bouncing back. To that end, let’s explore whether to buy or hold real estate stocks CBRE Group (CBRE), Hang Lung Properties (HLPPY), and Guild Holdings (GHLD) for 2024. Read on…

Affordability, construction, community in 2023

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The Inquirer’s real estate writers look back at the year in news in a 2023 wrap-up. And we highlight the most-read stories featured in the newsletter and the homes we toured this year.