Downtown Chicago is home to numerous public plazas and other open spaces where tourists can get a little respite from a day of shopping or sightseeing, and downtown workers can enjoy a cooling lake breeze while eating their brown bag lunch. While names like Daley Plaza or Federal Plaza are more familiar, thanks to their […]
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Summer is just around the corner, and with earlier-than-normal warm temperatures, we want to get a headstart on summer plans—including updating our annual “Favorite Things” blog. To complement our “Winter in Chicago” favorite things post, the GNP team is pleased to offer our favorite ways to enjoy summer in the city. Whether you’ve lived here all your
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Less than two years after the temporary installation of the photo-op favorite Wings of Mexico bronze sculpture in the Plaza of the Americas on N. Michigan in Chicago, the long-standing collaboration between the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and GNP Realty Partners will enable the sculpture to remain, where it attracts significant pedestrian admirers—especially during
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GNP Realty Partners, a renowned real estate service provider in Chicago, has recently been distinguished with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This achievement is a testament to GNP Realty’s commitment to excellence and adherence to ethical business practices in the real estate industry. GNP Realty offers a broad spectrum of services,
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GNP proposed and facilitated commissioned mural below the Mag Mile Managing a branded building on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile requires special attention to public-facing areas—including below the Michigan Ave. street level. So, when the Magnificent Mile Association approached GNP Realty to participate in “Undercurrent,” a mural installation partially funded through the City of Chicago’s Central City
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According to the Project Management Institute, poor communication is the #1 reason for project failure. This is especially true in commercial construction projects due to the multiple stakeholders—the developer, architect, contractor, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and investors. Further, key decision-makers may be off-site, away from the realities of the project work. Poor communication easily creates a snowball
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Americans spent $420 billion on home remodeling in 2020. The pandemic changed how we use our homes—perhaps permanently—and kicked off a remodeling boom the is ongoing.
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Finding the right property manager can take time, but is well worth the effort. Get our list of five warning signs that it may be time to cut ties with your existing property manager and seek a new partnership!
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Hiring the right construction management firm is often as important as the construction company completing the project. From years of experience to managed budgets and a host of other considerations, its important to conduct your due diligence when researching potential firms to assist with your construction management project. Of course, if you've already got a great working relationship with your current property manager or real estate company, they might be able to provide you with the needed construction management services you require – just ask!
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Selecting the right HOA property manager for your community takes time and effort. Not only do you need to know what services you are buying into with prospective firms but you also need to understand their cost/fee structure so that there are zero surprises for your HOA. Before you hire a new HOA property manager for your Chicago condo community make sure you’ve asked detailed questions and feel comfortable – to ensure success, both the condo board and the HOA property manager need to develop a solid working relationship.
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