In this Q&A, Jack Zamost shares how his early exposure to a family-run real estate business shaped his path into multifamily investment sales and continues to influence his advisory approach today. With a focus on key Chicago neighborhoods like Andersonville, Edgewater, and Bucktown, Jack combines an ownership mindset with deep submarket expertise to help clients make informed, long-term investment decisions. His perspective highlights the importance of discipline, local knowledge, and...

The ADU Reality Check: Why Chicago’s ADU Expansion Isn’t a "Plug-and-Play" Solution

How the Iran Crisis and the Oil-Rate Relationship Will Shape Investment Real Estate in 2026 Every time oil has sustained a major spike in the post-war era, the ripple has reached mortgage desks, property valuations, and investment decisions. Today, the Strait of Hormuz crisis is reviving that chain reaction — and for Chicago-area multifamily owners, the stakes are concrete. On February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran, triggering what the International Energy Agency...