Chicago’s suburban office market suffered its fair share of hits over the past few years but seems to be on an upward trend. After struggling early in the year, the market ends 2017 with a positive net absorption of over 1.4 million sf, in which 1.65 million sf was added during the fourth quarter alone. Direct vacancy and availability rates compressed from mid-year’s 19.7% and 22.6% to the year end’s postings of 18% and 21.5%, respectively.

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