economic impact

Equity Effects of COVID-19 on Different Sectors of Real Estate

The effects of COVID-19 on the value of properties vary across the real estate spectrum.

COVID-19

The 2008 Recession Compared with the COVID-19 Shutdown

While both the Great Recession and the COVID-19 shutdown both resulted in the market pausing, the key differences from 2008 will not repeat going into 2020.

economic impact

The Future of Industrial Property in Chicago

There are many changes on the horizon for industrial property, making the future of industrial real estate in Chicago, and many other large cities in the United States, uncertain.

COVID-19

Houston: Budget Concerns in the COVID-19 Era

The current state of emergency triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has affected business and property owners in various ways. Government officials on all levels are pondering the next steps to help residences in their respective localities.

COVID-19 Interviews

Kaegi, Meyer, and Brown discuss COVID-19 assessment adjustments

An interview with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Deputy Chief Evaluation Officer Donald J. Meyer discussing the COVID-19 assessment adjustment with Jerry Brown from Siegel & Callahan.

COVID-19 economic impact

Issues raised by assessor Kaegi’s proposed COVID-19 adjustments

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has announced that he plans to apply adjustments to all Cook County parcels to reflect the impact of COVID-19 and the shutdown of much of the area’s economic activity.

COVID-19 economic impact

Unprecedented Challenges to Nashville’s Economy

In response to a recent tornado and the COVID-19 pandemic, the mayor of Nashville and the Metro council are considering relief measures to offset the financial shortfall expected to hit the city in upcoming months.

case study

Case Study: Morkes Chocolates

Imagine growing up in a chocolate dynasty. The stuff of every kid’s dreams. Rhonda Dehn is the third-generation owner of Morkes Chocolates in Palatine and Huntley, Illinois.

Why you don't want a tax refund

When a refund is issued, everyone has lost something — and a refund check is evidence that you’ve overpaid in the first place.