MoHall Commercial & Urban Development

08/22/2026

06/25/2026

Most business owners don't realize they're being held back by their real estate.

The right commercial property doesn't just provide more square footage. It creates opportunities for growth, improves operations, attracts employees, and positions a business for its next chapter.

Every industrial building tells a story. Some were built for manufacturing. Others became distribution hubs, logistics centers, or thriving local businesses. The next chapter depends on the vision of the next owner.

Commercial real estate isn't just about buying buildings. It's about recognizing opportunities before everyone else does.

What would be the first thing considered before purchasing an industrial property for a growing business?

05/29/2026

The biggest deals aren't made online. They're made in rooms like this.

Join industry leaders, municipal officials, attorneys, and commercial real estate professionals for a conversation on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of commercial real estate.

05/21/2026

Commercial real estate is not just about buildings.
It’s about ownership, economic growth, community revitalization, and creating opportunities that change neighborhoods forever.
Honored to be part of NAHREP Chicago’s conversation on transitioning from residential to commercial real estate and helping the next generation of brokers, investors, and developers think bigger.

05/18/2026

Commercial real estate sits at the intersection of business, economics, finance, construction, zoning, and community development.

One strategic conversation can influence an entire corridor. One zoning decision can impact the future of a development. One relationship can create long term investment opportunities and generational wealth.

Honored to participate in NAHREP Chicago’s upcoming “De Casas a Bienes Comerciales” event on May 20th, contributing to an important conversation surrounding the transition from residential into commercial real estate and the realities of today’s evolving market.

As Chicago continues to experience shifts across retail, mixed use, industrial, multifamily, and redevelopment sectors, understanding how to navigate complexity has never been more important.

Thank you to NAHREP Chicago for the opportunity to be part of the conversation.

05/06/2026

Most people only celebrate the ribbon cutting.

They rarely talk about the years of vacancy, boarded windows, stalled investment, and the question every community quietly asks:

“Will this corridor ever come back to life again?”

Today, we’re proud to say… it did.

This closing marks the final chapter of a redevelopment assignment that became much bigger than a real estate transaction for us at MoHall Commercial & Urban Development.

Over the last several years, we’ve had the opportunity to help reposition and sell more than 10 commercial properties throughout the Hazel Crest Arts District corridor. Many of these buildings sat vacant and overlooked for years. Some were considered difficult deals.

But we saw something different.

We saw future restaurants.
Future small businesses.
Future jobs.
Future tax revenue.
Future energy returning back to the community.

And now, every property in this portfolio has officially been SOLD.

That means new ownership.
New investment.
New redevelopment.
And a new chapter for Hazel Crest.

From blighted to rebuilt.
From vacant to activated.
From uncertainty to opportunity.

05/04/2026

We got a call no commercial landlord wants to receive.

“My tenant just shut down.”

No notice. No backup plan.
Income dropped overnight.
And yes, this one required speed.

But speed without strategy is where most deals fall apart.

We moved quickly, but with intention.

We repositioned the center, launched an aggressive marketing push, and targeted tenants who could actually perform.

Not just to fill the space.
To strengthen the asset.

And we did not discount to make it happen.
We pushed rents above market and held that line.

The result:
Fully leased retail strip
Rents achieved above market
NOI increased

Leased faster than comparable spaces in the area

Filling a vacancy is one thing.

Protecting and increasing income under pressure is another.

04/23/2026

Most industrial buildings are just boxes.

This one tells a different story.

Introducing 3146 W Chicago Ave, a 6,400 SF industrial flex showroom in the heart of Chicago’s Humboldt Park corridor, where function meets presentation.

With M1-2 zoning, drive-in access, and proximity to I-90/94, I-290, and CTA transit, this property checks every box for last-mile distribution, e-commerce, light manufacturing, or a flagship showroom location in Chicago’s urban core.

04/14/2026

MoHall Commercial & Urban Development’s journey in Chicago began with a simple foundation. No built-in network, no direct path into commercial real estate, and no guarantees. Just a commitment to learn the business, build relationships, and stay consistent over time.

Over the years, that foundation has grown into a track record of executing deals across Chicago’s commercial landscape, working alongside clients, investors, and community stakeholders.

This week, that work was recognized on stage at the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Sales Awards, by being named a Platinum CommercialForum Top Producer.

This recognition is for the top 1% of commercial real estate brokers in Chicago, based on transaction volume and deal size across multiple categories.