Most real estate education happens in a conference room, far from the property it describes. That gap leaves many new investors guessing at what a rehab really involves once they own the building. The Southwest Housing Providers Group is closing that gap with its first in-person event of the year, and it is doing so…
A convenience store in Kankakee, Illinois is up for sale, and the listing centers on the business itself rather than the building it occupies. That distinction shapes the entire decision. You are buying an operating store, its goodwill, and its inventory — not the real estate. The listing comes from Ned Malley of Infiniti Properties…
If you own a business tied to a building in Cook, Lake, DuPage, or McHenry County, the property under your operation is now a bigger factor in your sale price than it was two years ago. The latest commercial real estate news shows tighter financing, uneven sector performance, and elevated borrowing costs. Each of these…
Your buyer is ready, the contract is signed, and then the appraisal comes in low. Deals stall, financing shrinks, and everyone at the table starts sweating. The truth is that appraised value rarely turns on square footage alone. Some of the 4 surprising factors that can affect a home appraisal are hiding in plain sight,…
Pet ownership sits at record highs, corporate consolidators are still writing big checks, and Chicago clinic owners are asking one question: what is my practice actually worth right now? The answer depends on who you sell to, how you structure the deal, and whether you have the right guide at the table. That is where…
When we study a high-throughput industrial site like 4031 market center dr suite 303 in North Las Vegas, we see a live case study in how location, building specs, and operating model drive real business value. The property houses Nellis Auction’s North Las Vegas facility, a retail-returns and overstock auction operation moving tens of thousands…
Selling or buying a company in 2026 is no longer about who lists first. It is about who prepares best. The business brokers Chicago area owners rely on now spend more time on clean financials, SBA prequalification, and buyer screening than on marketing. At Chicagoland Business Broker, our team observed a clear shift this year….