Chicago zoning, ADU, and code updates are creating new risks, and new opportunities, for owners.
Essex Three-Twelve brokers the sale of 2237 S. Drake Ave. in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
A key decision when owning a multifamily property is whether to self-manage or hire a property manager. The right choice depends on your time, expertise, and long-term goals.
Essex Three-Twelve Associate Chris Van Dinther brings 4241 North Laramie Avenue to the Market.
With soaring rental demand, limited new supply, and a strong job market, 2025 presents a prime opportunity for multifamily real estate investors to capitalize on a tight market and strong rental returns.
Essex Three-Twelve closed on a 3-unit turkey apartment building located in Humboldt Park.
Essex Three-Twelve lists corner building located in West Town.
The transition between single-family and multifamily investments unlocks greater cash flow, scalability, and long-term growth.
Essex 312 closed six Chicago multifamily deals in June, reflecting strong investor demand citywide.
Garrett Leigh joins the Essex Three-Twelve team as an Associate.
Chicago Multifamily Transaction Overview CHICAGO, ILLINOIS– Chicago Commercial Real Estate firm Essex Three-Twelve, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of 1037 W Polk Street, a charming greystone apartment building located in the heart of Little Italy – one of Chicago’s oldest and most established neighborhoods. Property Highlights: 1037 W. Polk St. Unit Mix and […]
Essex Three-Twelve, LLC successfully facilitated the $1,050,000 sale of a fully renovated 4-unit multifamily property at 4129 N. Saint Louis Avenue in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood.
Essex Three-Twelve has been engaged to market 4363 N. Lincoln Ave., a fully renovated 5-unit mixed-use building anchored by longtime neighborhood staple L&M Deli in the heart of Lincoln Square.
For small-scale owners, Chicago’s multifamily market offers the chance to turn a first rental property into the foundation of a scalable, wealth-building portfolio — with the right strategies and guidance.
Essex Three-Twelve is marketing 7150 S. Cornell, a 12-unit South Shore apartment building with strong operations and value-add potential.
Jack Doyle and Quinn Evans join the Essex Three-Twelve team focusing on the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets.
Chicago Multifamily Overview CHICAGO, ILLINOIS– Chicago-based multifamily brokerage firm Essex Three-Twelve, LLC has been exclusively engaged to market for sale 3901 Haas Avenue, an 8-unit apartment building located in the Cook County suburb of Lyons. Property: 3901 Haas Avenue Unit Mix The property features a California style entrance and contains eight 1Bd/1Ba units, seven surface […]
Choosing between value-add and turnkey properties depends on your risk tolerance, experience, financial goals, and time, with value-add offering higher risk and reward, and turnkey providing immediate, hands-off cash flow.
Chicago’s first and only multi-family brokerage exclusively serving 3-to-12 unit market.
Rare 3-Unit Greystone walkup in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.
A real estate strategy to fast-track equity.
Essex Realty Group Announces New Entity Which Will Provide Debt and Equity Financing Services.
As a single-family investor making the switch to multi-family properties provides various advantages and quicker portfolio growth.
Working with a specialized broker who has the expertise in facilitating multifamily transactions is pivotal in guaranteeing a seamless process.
From understanding debt options to navigating business structures, uncover how leveraging the right loan can optimize investment potential in today’s market.
In multifamily real estate, focusing on location, affordability, amenities, safety, maintenance, sustainability, and technology is key to attracting and retaining renters.
4 reasons why investing in real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth.
It is critical to understand seller’s key priorities when offering on an investment property, focus on a clear and competitive approach to succeed in a competitive market.
Understand the upcoming changes resulting from the NAR settlement detailing the key adjustment in real estate practices and their implications, as discusses by Managing Broker, Ryan Blake.
Fed rate cuts lower short-term borrowing costs for developers and investors in multifamily real estate, while also influencing long-term lending rates through market conditions and Treasury yields.
Ryan Blake successfully closes on 1360 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Essex Three-Twelve brokers the sale of 612 W. Stratford in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.
Ryan Blake, Michael Masterson, and Chris Van Dinther successfully close 2237 N. Clifton Ave.
Fluctuations in the residential home-buying market, where rates are currently higher than those for multifamily investments, create a dynamic interplay that influences investors, renters, and developers, presenting both challenges and opportunities for multifamily investors.
