Property Management Blog

What Zillow Rent Estimates Often Get Wrong About Chicago Rentals

By Jason Marcordes Monday, May 18, 2026

If you own rental property in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, there is a good chance you have checked Zillow’s Rent Zestimate tool or another online rent estimate before deciding how much to charge for rent.In many situations, these tools can be incredibly useful. ...

Why Some Chicago Rental Properties Sit Vacant While Others Rent Fast

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, May 13, 2026

If you own a rental property in the Chicago area, or the surrounding suburbs, few things are more frustrating than watching your listing sit on the market while another seemingly similar property rents almost immediately.Many investors assume vacancies come down to luck or t...

What Does a Property Management Company Do

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, April 29, 2026

If you own a rental property, at some point you’ve probably asked yourself whether hiring a property management company is actually worth it.Most property owners start with a simple understanding. A property manager collects rent, handles maintenance requests, and finds ten...

Can Office to Residential Conversion in Chicago Solve the Problem of Empty Office Buildings?

By Jason Marcordes Monday, April 27, 2026

As office vacancy continues to rise across Chicago, many property owners are seeing the same pattern.Office space is sitting longer. Leasing activity has slowed. And expectations around pricing have shifted significantly compared to just a few years ago.Across the Chicago of...

Chicago Office Vacancy Hits Record High: What Commercial Property Owners Should Do

By Jason Marcordes Monday, April 20, 2026

Downtown Chicago’s office vacancy rate has reached a record 28.6%, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.That number is getting attention across the commercial real estate industry. To be clear, commercial real estate includes lease space for retail propert...

Everything You Need to Know About Property Management in Chicago and the Suburbs (2026 Guide)

By Jason Marcordes Friday, April 17, 2026

Hiring the right property management company in Chicago suburbs can directly impact the performance of your rental property, from tenant quality to vacancy rates and long-term income.The Chicago market is not simple. Between high property taxes, local ordinances, and differences ...

How to Find Multifamily Investment Properties in Chicago Suburbs (and Know If They’re Good Rentals...

By Jason Marcordes Monday, April 13, 2026

If you’re looking to invest in multifamily real estate in the Chicago suburbs, two questions matter most:How do you find multifamily investment properties in Chicago suburbs? And how do you know if a rental property is actually a good investment?This is not a mark...

How Long Does It Take to Rent a Property in Chicago? Spring and Summer 2026 Market Insights

By Jason Marcordes Sunday, March 29, 2026

As Chicago enters the spring leasing season, many property owners start asking the same question.How long does it take to rent a property in Chicago right now?In today’s Chicago market, most well-priced rental properties lease within two to four weeks during spring and earl...

How to Switch Property Management Companies in Chicago Without Losing Tenants or Rent

By Jason Marcordes Monday, March 9, 2026

Most landlords do not wake up one morning and suddenly decide to switch property management companies. The decision builds gradually. A financial report arrives late. Rent distributions feel unclear. Maintenance requests linger. Vacancy stretches longer than it should in a s...

Is Your Rental Property Underperforming? Are You Underpricing It in Chicago? What It Could Be Costin...

By Jason Marcordes Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Most Chicago landlords focus on avoiding vacancy and collecting rent payments on time. Far fewer stop to evaluate whether their rental property is underperforming because the rent itself is too low.In 2026, one of the most common reasons rental properties underperform in Chicago ...