Jeffrey Steele

A Chicago-based freelance writer since 1989, Jefftrey Steele has written on real estate for more than three decades. His real estate writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Barron's, Modern Luxury, HouseLogic, Forbes.com and many other publications. He has written for Multi-Housing News since 2009.

174 Cabot St., a small industrial facility in West Babylon, N.Y.

The Case for Last-Mile Facilities

Fundamentals are propelling this niche ahead of traditional product. Here’s why.

Opening session speakers at the 2024 DLA Piper Global Summit in Chicago

What’s Next for CRE? Leaders Weigh In at DLA Piper Summit

Insights from top executives on market opportunities, mega-projects and more.

300 Kansas in San Francisco

AI Will Probably Boost Office Demand. And CRE at Large.

Dislocation is never easy, but there’s method to its madness—and opportunity.

Markets beyond Los Angeles and New York City continue to attract production facilities. At Electric Owl Studios in Atlanta, sustainability is a big selling point. The brainchild of developers Dan Rosenfelt and Michael Hahn, the 312,000-square-foot facility opened in June 2023 and is billed as the first studio to earn LEED Gold certification. Image courtesy of Electric Owl Studios

Why CRE Investors Are Zooming In on Studios

These specialized properties are ready for their close-up.

Building 3 of the planned 10-building logistics park, The Logistics Campus, Glenview, Ill.

Are Suburban Office-to-Industrial Conversions Feasible?

Proximity to consumers—the main reason these projects make sense—can also make them less popular with local residents.

James Cook, Director of U.S. Retail Research, JLL

Discount Grocers Stocking CRE Opportunity

Shoppers across all incomes now favor these stores, boosting demand for small-format, short-term leases.

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Where the Smart Money Is Investing in CRE

Should investors stay on the sidelines?

The Big City Rebound and Its CRE Implications

With key demographic trends reversing, are gateways getting a second wind?

The Offices at Southstone Yards

Behind the Rise of Mass Timber Towers

With a flurry of high-profile projects, this building material is gaining traction.

Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2023

Industry experts offer a peek at the year ahead. Few are expecting business as usual.