A sign advertises vacant retail space for lease in Chicago, Illinois.
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A sign advertises vacant retail space for lease in Chicago, Illinois.
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Why it’s not all doom and gloom for commercial real estate

After decades of growth bolstered by low interest rates and easy credit, commercial real estate has hit a wall.