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Delivering a Strategic Industrial Solution in Reno, NV

We are pleased to announce Andy Corken, SIOR Chicago has successfully completed a lease with a long-term global manufacturing client for a 63,000 SF industrial facility in Reno, NV. The building features 30-foot clear height ceilings, nine dock-high doors, and 4,500 square feet of customized office space built out precisely to our client’s specifications. The project aligned with our client’s operational needs and long-term financial goals. Corken partnered closely with Nevada broker Bryan Gardner, SIOR, of McIntyre Real Estate Services—his [...]

October 6, 2025

TMG’s client completes 165,000 SF DC in Las Vegas

CHICAGO- A long time TMG client has completed a 165,000 SF lease in Las Vegas, NV. The property was a spec-to-suit project where TMGs client committed to the property before foundation was poured. The new construction property boasts 30′ high warehouse ceilings, 22 docks and parking for 20 trailers. Dan Smolensky, SIOR said, “We executed our Maximizing Tenants’ Strength (MTS) platform allowing us to evaluate every property option and how it aligned with our client’s operational needs and financial plan. [...]

January 22, 2025

TMG’s Metals Team sells 25-ton crane serviced building

TMG Real Estate Advisors is pleased to announce it has facilitated the sale of an 85,000 SF craned industrial facility for a metals service center – steel plate distributor & processor. The transaction was spearheaded by TMG’s Metals Team of Rob Prioletti, Dan Smolensky, SIOR, and Jane Robins. The TMG Metals team was faced with the challenge to quickly sell a unique specialty asset located in a tertiary market while also meeting the client’s financial and time requirements. Speed [...]

December 5, 2024

Victor Maliakkal joins TMG Real Estate Advisors

CHICAGO – TMG Real Estate Advisors (TMG) is pleased to announce the addition of its newest team member, Victor Maliakkal. Victor joined in February 2024 as an advisor, collaborating closely with TMG partner Ryan Phillips and his team. He will focus on new business development and nurturing relationships with existing clients in TMG’s industrial tenant representation practice. Victor brings a unique skill set to TMG with a robust background in financial planning and analysis at Link Logistics, as well as [...]

November 1, 2024

TMG Client Purchases 400,000 square foot HQ, nominated for transaction of the year

CHICAGO- TMG’s Supply Chain Solutions team advised a long time client on the purchase of its new 400,000 square foot headquarters. That transaction has been nominated for Investment Sale of the year by the Illinois Real Estate Journal & naiop’s 37th Annual Awards for Excellence. Led by Dan Smolensky, SIOR and Rob Prioletti the client was looking at multiple options including renewing its existing lease, a build to suit to purchase or lease and purchasing new construction. A significant factor [...]

July 15, 2024

TMG Real Estate Advisors Promotes Three Rising Stars

Real estate brokerage firm continues to grow and prosper CHICAGO – TMG Real Estate Advisors (TMG) is pleased to announce the promotion of Andris Lizenbergs, Rob Prioletti and Jimmy Yfantopulos. These team members have been elevated in recognition of individual accomplishments, as well as their leadership and significant contributions to TMG’s continued growth and success. Since last year, they have collectively completed transactions totaling 1.3 million square feet valued at over $106 million. “Andris, Rob and Jimmy are outstanding professionals with [...]

May 2, 2024

Increased capacity providing significant revenue growth for TMG client

TMG’s Supply Chain Solutions Group secured a long-term lease agreement with a logistics client for a new 83,824 sf facility. Led by TMG’s Rob Prioletti, the logistics company will occupy the entirety of the newly constructed property developed and owned by Prologis. The transaction was prompted by a significant growth opportunity resulting from the spin-off of a new corporate division. Located in DuPage County near the O’Hare South Cargo entrance and the new I490/IL 390 interchange, the building features [...]

April 5, 2024

Q4 2023 data shows Chicago more resilient than other markets

Chicago’s vacancy rate is expected to rise in the short term due to the completion of speculative projects initiated in 2022 and 2023, according to CoStar. However, compared to other major U.S. markets, Chicago’s development activity is relatively restrained, with only 1.3% of the market’s total inventory under construction. This is significantly lower than the national average and markets like Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth. The impact of rising interest rates has led to a substantial decrease in industrial construction starts [...]

February 27, 2024

TMG’s Supply Chain Solutions Team completes O’Hare Transaction

CHICAGO- TMG’s Supply Chain Solutions team led by Dan Smolensky, SIOR and Rob Prioletti represented a wholesale distributor for its regional HQ in Chicago’s O’Hare submarket. “We started working with this client in 2022, in an extremely tight market. O’Hare was even tighter for the size, 100,000 square feet.” Smolensky continued, “There really was only one option that worked, but utilizing our Maximising Tenants’ Strength (MTS) platform we were able to negotiate lower rents and more incentives such as [...]

January 29, 2024

TMG’s Ryan Phillips elevated to Partner

TMG Real Estate Advisors (TMG), is pleased to announce that Ryan Phillips has been promoted to partner. This promotion recognizes Phillips as a top producer in the firm as well as his strength as a leader. Phillips has extensive experience working with clients across industries including logistics, manufacturing, and service-related businesses. As a partner, Phillips will continue to identify and secure warehouse, industrial, office and flex space solutions throughout Chicago and the surrounding region. “Ryan has been an invaluable part of [...]

November 7, 2023