Suburban Chicago office market takes a breather during first quarter 2012
The suburban Chicago office market ended 2011 on a high note, perhaps compensating for several years of pent up demand. As we previously reported, the overall tone of the market was much healthier despite a lingering supply and demand imbalance. Corporate tenants showed decidedly more confidence in making real estate commitments, and that was reflected in the more robust 2011 transaction activity.