Chicago Property Management Blog

Transitioning from one career to another can be daunting, especially when you’ve spent years in a highly specialized field like professional baseball. But for Shea Murray, former baseball player turned real estate professional, the move from the dugout to property deals was a calculated and purposeful journey. In this podcast, Shea reflects on his path, discussing how his athletic career laid the foundation for success in real est...

Real estate investors may be a little skittish about property taxes in Chicago and Cook County, and I can understand why. The media covers the administration's dysfunction. News stories talk about pension funds being upside down and getting worse. Many say taxpayers will pay the price for the city's financial mistakes over the last six decades. They say that as commercial property vacancies stack up and the prices for comme...

“I’ve learned a little about a lot.”Mark Ainley, founder of GC Realty and Development, attributes that phrase as a defining trait of his career. It embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that Mark and the team bring to the industry of property management. They’re always willing and able to venture into new professional territory and that pushes them forward in real estate investment and property management alike.GC ...