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Real News – Think of the glass as half full
The one thing about a real estate recovery is it never has a defining moment which signals the top, building slowly, much like the...
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Real News – Poolside Perspectives
For me, the beginning of another year signals the start of the Commercial Real Estate Conference season. So I pack my bags and head...
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Real News – Raising the Roof in the New Year
With the mild winter in the Midwest so far this year, commercial property owners have been able work on construction projects such as installing...
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Real News – Temporary commercial real estate creates holiday memories
Oh, Christmas Tree. Oh, Christmas Tree Lot? You cannot have a Christmas Tree—or maybe any tree— if you do not have a tree lot...
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Real News – Invest in the sound of music
The recent barrage of political commercials espousing how much support this state or that federally elected official has invested in children and education got...
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Real News – Spelling success with BBM
How do you spell success? Perhaps "BBM."
That is, in the world of commercial real estate development in Naperville, BBM Incorporated is a success story....
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Real News – Lots of lots
One thing I want in my hometown is a vibrant and healthy downtown economy. That means plenty of dining options, shopping opportunities and entertainment....
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Real News – Holiday Road
We know the economy has not fully recovered, and it might be just a bit longer until we all feel better about the recession....
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Real News – In the dog house
Last month our home welcomed a new family member, our first son and my namesake.
He arrived weighing in at 4 pounds, 4 ounces, brown...
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Real News – The intersection of Commercial Boulevard and Residential Lane
I love to cut my lawn. OK, love is a bit strong.
I like to cut my lawn. Well, that, too, might be a bit...
