CHICAGO-REITs, tenant-in-common groups, private investors fight for the retail assets that hit the market, while 6.6 million sf is being added to the 111.8-million-sf city and suburban market, according to CB Richard Ellis.

CHICAGO-REITs, tenant-in-common groups, private investors fight for the retail assets that hit the market, while 6.6 million sf is being added to the 111.8-million-sf city and suburban market, according to CB Richard Ellis.

CHICAGO-Downtown occupancy rates in multifamily rental buildings have hit 96.8%, thanks to less new construction and continued condominium conversions, say CB Richard Ellis and Appraisal Research Counselors.

CHICAGO-New West Kedzie, LLC weighs 60-unit and 77-unit development plans with 20% of the units set aside for buyers qualifying under the city's affordable housing initiative.

CHICAGO-New West Kedzie, LLC weighs 60-unit and 77-unit development plans with 20% of the units set aside for buyers qualifying under the city's affordable housing initiative.

CHICAGO-Sutherland Pearsall Development gets a plan commission endorsement for a 38-story, 316-unit building at 535 St. Clair St., where unit prices will average $500 per sf.

CHICAGO-Sutherland Pearsall Development gets a plan commission endorsement for a 38-story, 316-unit building at 535 St. Clair St., where unit prices will average $500 per sf.

CHICAGO-A zoning change allowing Houston-based Hines Interests LP to build a 1.3-million-sf office tower, 62% more than current zoning allows, is endorsed by the plan commission. Kirkland & Ellis will anchor the $400-million riverfront building when it opens in 2009.