Rent Commercial Property:

Despite the economic downturn, the city of Chicago has a lot of commercial development continually being developed. Being such a large industrial city, there is always room for growth in terms of office space and business housing options. Warehouse space, retail storefronts, and executive suites abound in the area, with prices that rival many other large-scale cities. IN a recent survey of the available office space in the city, results were found at around $1 - $2 a square foot for larger options and roughly $3 - $5 a square foot for smaller Chicago commercial properties. A search revealed that there were even many offices with amenities like free high speed Internet, utilities, and answering services at around $450 - $600 for small offices. Entrepreneurs of all backgrounds will be pleased with the options in the greater Chicago area. The area tax rate is 6.25% with different brackets and variables to consider for other tax rates. Some local neighborhoods that we handle are: Arlington Heights, Bensenville, bucktown, central loop river, center, crestwood, highland park, logan square, michigan ave, naperville, street, north, oak park, oakbrook terrace, rosemont. Apart from Chicago commercial properties, we also offer properties in Cleveland, Baltimore, Minneapolis, and St Louis.

Office Amenities:

When you rent a commercial property in Chicago you need to consider things like Where will your employees park, who will greet your clients, and do you need admin support, etc.? See our list below when considering the various price quotes you get. Reception Services, Admin / Secretarial Support, On Site Car Parking, Service Elevators, Office Facilities, Furnished Options, Meeting Rooms, Conference Suites, Virtual Office, Private Offices, Alarm or manned security, Postal Services, 24 Hour Access. To learn more about renting Chicago commercial properties and the city itself read our office space articles. The largest and most prominent city in the state of Illinois is Chicago. The city has a long history that dates back to 1833; it has been commonly referred to as The Windy City and Chicagoland for many years. The estimated population of the city is 2.8 million residents with a greater metropolitan area of 9.7 million people. It is home to large-scale developments, one of the busiest airports in the world, and some of the biggest names in Sports, music, and arts.

Chicago Economy:

Chicago is a large economic machine with a gross metropolitan product of around 506 million dollars, making it the third largest in the United States. The city has a varied economy that is diversified to many different industries. The area has major commercial operations that were funded by industrialists, pushing the limits of the area, making Chicago one of the Centers of Commerce along the way. The city is home to many large companies including, Baxter International, Brunswick Corporation, Anixter International, Arcelor Mittal, Kraft Foods, Hyatt Hotels, Exelon, and Mayer Brown just to name a few. The unemployment rate of Chicago is roughly 12% and is higher than the national average.
The city of Chicago has seen a downturn in home price and values with the economical picture looking weak in the past months. However, the median home price in the area is steady at around $238567, which is relatively low, all things considered. While the value of homes in the area varies, there are plenty of options to explore in the city.

Politics / Culture:

The climate in the city of Chicago ranges wildly, season to season. The area has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons of cold, warmth, heat, and humidity. In the winter the area sees a great amount of snow and cold, while the spring brings in milder, temperature weather, before heat and humidity set in during the summer months, and cools off towards fall, and back to the cold of winter. The area also sees plenty of rain, making it a tough weather cycle to deal with.
The mayor of the city is Richard M. Daley. Mayor Daley has been a community leader in Chicago for quite some time, and has managed to meet the growing needs of the city by helping build community, solve neighborhood problems, and has been known for a “community-based” approach to fighting crime, creating opportunities for business to grow and develop, and many other great things. Richard Daley has been involved in public service for many years, even serving in the Illinois Senate and many other positions before becoming Mayor of Chicago.