Cover Stories

VISIONS OF RETAIL
Developers aim to create spend, stay and play experiences in new retail centers.
Karen Stone, CCIM

THE RETURN OF DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS
The power of partnership brings downtown St. Louis to life.
Karen Stone, CCIM

RE-MAKING HISTORY
Developers are dusting off the buildings of the past for renewed use in the future.
Chris Thorn

Feature Articles

CLOSE-UP ON CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Steady growth and continued development are creating an active real estate market in Central Illinois.
Lindsey Walker

BUYER REMEDIES IN SALE AND PURCHASE CONTRACTS
Recommendations for more equitable provisions in default and remedy sections of sale and purchase contracts.
Glenn Taxman

THE IMPROVING STOCK OF TICS
Tenant-in-Common properties are no longer just a back-up strategy for 1031 buyers.
Gabrielle Glass

A RENEWED LOOK AT RETAIL
By redeveloping existing properties, developers are breathing new life into the Midwestern retail market.
Lindsey Walker

ECONOMIC STRATEGIES FOR THE MIDWEST
A quick snapshot of economic factors affecting the Midwest and Chicago economies.
William A. Strauss & Rick Mattoon

TRENDS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
A look at trends contractors are seeing in the marketplace.

RETAIL DIVERSITY
NAI Hiffman Development Services creates a mix of retail projects in suburban Chicago.
Chris Thorn

FINANCING THE DEMAND
Lenders are increasing their capital options as investor demand continues.
Howard Fickel & Daniel Shepard

THE DEFEASANCE SOLUTION
Rising property values drive the need to defease.
John Hosmer

LIFESTYLE ON THE STREET
Sherman Plaza, a new mixed-use development in Evanston, Illinois, mixes lifestyle retail with an urban attitude.
Chris Thorn

DINING WITH DINOSAURS
Founder of Rainforest Cafe opens new restaurant attraction with prehistoric theme.
Susan Fishman & Chris Thorn



Snapshots

INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE MARKET

OMAHA MULTIFAMILY MARKET

COLUMBUS RETAIL MARKET