Chicago Multifamily Property Blog

Market Trends, Sales Insights, and Investment Strategies

Explore the latest expert insights on Chicago multifamily property sales, investment strategies, and market trends. Stay informed with valuable updates from our real estate blog.

The Essentials of Commercial Real Estate Sale and Purchase Agreements

Capital Expense vs. Operating Expense in Real Estate

A commercial real estate sales contract can be one page or one hundred pages. There are no rules, and every term, every word, is up for negotiation. Nonetheless, there are provisions that are typically included in most CRE purchase agreements, and understanding these provisions is essential for both buyer and seller to protect their interests.

The Definitive Guide to Understanding Section 8

Created to help low-income, elderly, and disabled households afford decent, safe and sanitary private housing, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), commonly known as Section 8, provides a federally-funded subsidy to eligible families, paying for all or a portion of their rent and utilities costs. The Program provides not only significant benefits to these families, but also an opportunity for those landlords who chose to participate to potentially make their property more profitable.