CBRE has been the leading full-service commercial real estate provider in the Greater Chicago Area for more than 40 years.
Chicago and Oak BrookCBRE, the preeminent commercial real estate firm in Chicago, has been serving clients since 1975. CBRE Chicago provides a full range of real estate services meeting a broad range of our client’s needs, including site selection, lease negotiation, building management, valuation and more. Crain’s Chicago Business began compiling its Largest Brokers List in 2004, and CBRE Chicago is the #1 firm every year.
By sheer volume, CBRE is exposed to more real estate market information and negotiates with more landlords than any other firm. This insight is a competitive advantage other firms cannot claim and provides significant benefits to our clients.
Our clients span industries and range in size, from Fortune 500 corporations with global reach to local nonprofit institutions and emerging growth companies. We attribute this broad appeal to our simple, but effective, business plan - we help customers identify and align their real estate requirements with strategic business, financial and operational objectives while using our market leverage to drive the best economic transaction for each client.
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CBRE has promoted Kevin McLennan to Vice Chairman, the firm's highest professional title for producers. McLennan is a member of CBRE's Chicago Occupier Services practice.
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CBRE Advises on Sale of Medical Campus Anchored by Fresenius Medical Care in Chicago MSA
March 16, 2026
CBRE facilitated the sale of the Elk Grove Village Medical Campus, a 52,126-square-foot campus with four medical outpatient buildings (MOBs) located at 901 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois to Casa Avore, a private capital group.
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CBRE Arranges Sale of Six-Property Hilton Select Service and Extended Stay Portfolio Across Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky
March 11, 2026
CBRE has arranged the sale of a six-property, 589-room Hilton select service and extended stay hotel portfolio located across Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri.
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CBRE announced today that Guy Ponticiello, a senior leader within its Corporate Capital Markets practice, has been promoted to Vice Chairman, the highest professional title for producers at the firm.
Research Reports
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Data center demand soars with AI-driven companies, driving up rental prices and power delivery delays in the Chicago area.
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