Christina Caton Kitchel Steps in as CEO of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group
Property Management: Finalizing Year-End Reports
As property managers, our responsibilities extend beyond overseeing day-to-day operations of our managed properties – we are entrusted with the crucial task of managing property finances effectively. Paramount in this regard is finalizing the prior year’s financial reports, which is critical for many reasons. 1. Accuracy and Completeness Completing financial reports promptly allows for accurate […]
New Year’s Property Management Checklist: A Guide for Success in 2024
The start of a new year brings with it a myriad of responsibilities and tasks to ensure the smooth operation of investment properties. January is the perfect time to review and refresh your property management strategies for the upcoming year. Here is a comprehensive New Year’s Property Management Checklist to help you kick off 2024 […]
Suburban Retail Outlook
Retail Real Estate, Pre and Post Pandemic During the pandemic, mandated shutdowns changed the steady growth of vibrant retail across the US into what felt like the final chapter in a cliff hanger, leaving readers with mostly questions and not enough answers. Not only did the shutdowns put future commercial real estate deals at risk, […]
Illinois’ Quadrennial Reassessment: What You Need To Know
In the State of Illinois, the law dictates that each property, other than farmland, must be viewed, inspected, and revalued once every four years (every three years in Cook County). Farmland is reassessed each year. This four-year cycle of assessments is referred to as the Quadrennial Reassessment. The year 2023 is presently in the fourth […]
Single Tenant Net Lease Investment
When investing in commercial real estate, one of the best options available is a Single Tenant Net Lease (STNL) investment. An STNL investment is a commercial real estate investment that involves purchasing a property and leasing it to a single tenant on a long-term basis. A Single Tenant Net Lease is a lease agreement in […]
Why Healthcare Real Estate Is Appealing To Investors
The complex market dynamics of rising interest rates and elevated inflationary pressures have become a catalyst for investors to seek assets with stable and predictable revenue. Medical offices and specialty healthcare facilities which are typically in high demand and generate a steady stream of revenue have become a flight-to-safety for many forward-looking investment groups. Healthcare […]
Suburban Chicago Retail Outlook – Tenant Representation Takes The Driver’s Seat
“Retail real estate has entered a phase in its cycle where tenants and their brokers are in the driver’s seat of many deals. With the suburban retail market comprising 69% of the overall retail market in the Chicago metro area, the conditions of suburban retail leasing are – and should be – front and center […]
Caton Commercial Expands Brokerage and Property Management Teams
A Company To Watch – Caton Commercial Real Estate Group continues to build its presence as a leading commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm, adding several new members to the team. Five commercial brokers and two support staff members joined the brokerage company and Caton Property Management has added three new team members. Commercial brokers, Fatina Sayegh, […]
Why Speaking With A Property Manager Should Be A Part Of Any Investor’s Due Diligence
The current economic climate can be difficult for investors to navigate. With soaring inflation, interest rates rising and the stock market changing day to day, many investors are wondering where they can find a stable place to put their money. For some, the smart choice may be to invest in commercial real estate, historically a hedge against inflation. But while it […]