Cover Stories

MIXING IT UP IN THE MIDWEST
A glimpse at four projects that are raising the bar on mixed-use development.
Lindsey Walker

THE POINT OF DIMINISHING RETURNS
High market prices are changing net-lease investments.
Robert Miller

SMALL LOANS, LARGE GAINS
LaSalle Bank has grown two small loan products into big business.
Chris Thorn

Feature Articles

MIDWEST LENDING CLIMATE
A look at what lending activity to expect in the four major property types this year.
Tom Anderson, Susan Branscome and Terry Dunaway


Market Highlight

RETAIL LEADS RECOVERY IN SUBURBAN CHICAGO
Ed Lowenbaum, Lawrence Morgan, Steve LaKind, Scott Carr

Snapshots

GRAND RAPIDS INDUSTRIAL MARKET

QUAD CITIES RETAIL MARKET

DETROIT INDUSTRIAL MARKET

WICHITA MARKET SNAPSHOT