Economy Drives Strong Hotel Fundamentals

Economy Drives Strong Hotel Fundamentals

Commercial real estate’s hospitality sector tends to mirror the overall economy because when businesses and individuals are financially successful, they spend money on travel. So, with near-record unemployment, a growing economy and strong consumer confidence, it’s no...

Is There Demand for a Major Trump Hotel Chain?

It’s easy to forget that President Trump has his roots in commercial real estate. After all, his past activities in the industry are obviously overshadowed by the fact that he now leads the most powerful country in the world. But that hasn’t stopped the Trump...

Big Plans on the Horizon in Chicago

Chicago is already the third-largest city in the United States, but there are plenty of new commercial real estate developments, as well as redevelopments, taking place that will further enhance the metropolis as a live/work/play environment. A recent JLL report on...

The Pluses and Minuses of Creating a Hotel Juggernaut

So, commercial real estate consolidation continues. We have seen major brokerage firms consolidate in the last year, as well as some larger retail chains, specifically in the retail office-supplies arena. Now, it looks like the commercial real estate industry is going...