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April 16, 2024

Town of Winfield Police Department Relocating

Crown Point, IN | March 28, 2024| The Town of Winfield will soon be relocating the town’s police department to 10688 Randolph Street. The building sits across (more…)

April 11, 2024

What is Land Development and Why Should You Consider It?

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April 3, 2024

Northwest Indiana Portfolio Under New Management

Valparaiso, IN | 3/26/2024 | In January, Latitude Commercial was assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service (more…)

April 3, 2024

Schererville Retail Portfolio Under New Management

Schererville, IN | 3/18/2024 | At the start of the year, Latitude Commercial was assigned Property Management Agreements for (more…)

March 25, 2024

Merrillville Retail Strip Under New Management as New Tenant Opens for Business

Merrillville, IN | 3/18/2024 | Latitude Commercial was assigned full-service management of a three-tenant retail strip in Merrillville on (more…)

February 13, 2024

Latitude Commercial Expands Its Team with Top Talent

Latitude Commercial is proud to announce the expansion of its team with the addition of two exceptional professionals, marking a significant milestone in the (more…)

February 1, 2024

“Bon Vie” now open in downtown Hobart

Hobart, IN | January 31st, 2024| Bon Vie, the latest addition to Hobart’s dynamic dining scene, is now open at 54 Main Street. This innovative eatery (more…)

January 25, 2024

Hobart Retail Property Under New Management

Hobart, IN | January 24, 2024 | In December 2023, Latitude Commercial was assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a (more…)

January 15, 2024

What is Landlord Representation and Why Do You Need It?

What Is Landlord Representation? 

Landlord representation in commercial real estate is a specialized service provided by seasoned professionals to property owners. It involves a comprehensive approach to marketing, negotiating, and securing tenants for commercial properties, including retail spaces, office buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, and commercial land.  (more…)

January 10, 2024

Jet’s Pizza Coming Soon to Hammond, IN

Hammond, IN | January 3, 2024 | Jet’s Pizza is coming soon to Hammond, IN. The Detroit-style pizzeria will be located at 7943 Indianapolis Boulevard adjacent (more…)

January 3, 2024

Indoor Golf Simulator Coming to Dyer

Dyer, IN | December 18, 2023 | Good Ball, an indoor golf simulator and practice facility, has signed a lease to open at 235 Sheffield Avenue in Dyer. Good Ball is (more…)

January 3, 2024

Capital Gains Tax: Strategies for Commercial Real Estate Investors

What is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital gains tax is the financial charge imposed on the profit realized from the sale of assets, including real estate. When you sell a property for more than its original purchase price, the resulting profit becomes subject to taxation. This taxation is designed to capture the financial gain generated through the appreciation of assets over time.

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December 14, 2023

Surgical Center Coming to Munster

MUNSTER, IN | November 30, 2023 | Plum Creek Surgery Center has signed a long term lease to occupy approximately 10,500 square feet at the Lake Business Center, (more…)

December 1, 2023

Nationally Recognized Law Firm to Open Office in Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE, IN | November 29, 2023 | Kelley Kronenberg, a Florida-based law firm, will be opening a new office in Merrillville. (more…)

November 27, 2023

St. John Retail Property Under New Management

St. John, IN | November 27, 2023 | Back on September 29th of this year, the Starbucks-anchored retail strip on Wicker Avenue in St. John was sold to a local (more…)

November 27, 2023

7 Tips for Buying Commercial Real Estate at Auction

In recent years, the commercial property auction market has seen a surge in activity due to an increase in commercial real estate foreclosure auctions. This (more…)

November 17, 2023

Twin Peaks Coming to Schererville (Now Open)

Schererville, IN | December 19, 2022 | Twin Peaks is set to take over the former 7,778 SF Houlihan’s restaurant in Schererville’s Fountain Park Shopping Center. (more…)

November 16, 2023

Alvarez Law Relocating to New Hammond Location

HAMMOND, IN | October 26, 2023 | Alvarez Law, a Northwest Indiana based law firm with 4 offices in Indiana and one in Chicago, is moving their Hammond (more…)

November 1, 2023

Diversified Wealth Solutions Purchases Highland Office Building, Plans to Relocate

HIGHLAND, IN | October 26, 2023 | Diversified Wealth Solutions, an investment and wealth management firm affiliated with LPL Financial, has purchased a (more…)

November 1, 2023

What Is Tenant Representation and Why Do You Need It?

What is Tenant Representation?

Tenant representation is a specialized service offered to businesses seeking commercial space for lease. It involves enlisting the expertise of a commercial real estate professional, often referred to as a tenant representative or tenant broker, who acts on your behalf throughout the leasing process.

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October 18, 2023

Richton Park Property, Newly Developed Now Managed by Latitude

Richton Park, IL | October 9, 2023 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a 7,211 SF (more…)

October 2, 2023

Latitude Takes On Newly Developed Munster Retail Property

Munster, IN | September 25, 2023 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a 3,630 foot (more…)

September 26, 2023

Congratulations to Brett McDermott, CCIM on Being Named a Top 20 Under 40!

Crown Point, Indiana – Latitude Commercial is thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Brett McDermott, CCIM, our esteemed business (more…)

September 21, 2023

Latitude Commercial Plays Key Role in Munster Plaza Acquisition

Munster, IN | August 2023 | Latitude Commercial recently played a pivotal role in the successful sale of Munster Plaza, a prominent retail property spanning (more…)

September 6, 2023

Chasing Dreams Inc Purchases Office Building in Hobart

Hobart, IN | August 21, 2023 | Chasing Dreams Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit based out of Merrillville, has purchased the 4,348 square foot office building located at (more…)

August 23, 2023

Parlor Doughnuts Now Open in Munster

Crown Point, IN | August 23, 2023 | Parlor Doughnuts has leased 1,674 SF in the brand-new building located at 8130 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN. Parlor Doughnuts (more…)

August 9, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Wire Fraud and How to Stay Protected

As technology advances, so do the methods employed by cyber criminals to target businesses and individuals. Wire fraud is a dangerous threat looming over the commercial real estate industry. (more…)

July 24, 2023

Matteson Retail Property Under New Management

Matteson, IL | July 20, 2023 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a 4,020 square foot retail (more…)

July 12, 2023

Crown Point Toys and Collectibles Expands with Acquisition of New Location

Crown Point, IN | July 12, 2023 | Crown Point Toys and Collectibles, a renowned provider of unique toys and collectibles, has recently completed the acquisition (more…)

July 10, 2023

Jet’s Pizza Coming Soon to Schererville, IN

Schererville, IN | July 5, 2023 | Jet’s Pizza is coming soon to Shoppes on the Boulevard in Schererville, IN. They will be located at 332 Indianapolis Boulevard (more…)

June 28, 2023

D-BAT coming to Schererville, IN

Schererville, IN | June 28, 2023 | D-Bat Baseball & Softball Academy has leased 15,154 SF at the former Ashley Furniture located at 1516 US 41, Schererville, IN. (more…)

June 21, 2023

Shops on 41 in Schererville, IN now Fully Leased

Schererville, IN | June 18, 2023 | Shops on 41 in Schererville, IN is now 100% Occupied. The retail center located just south of US 30 that features (more…)

May 31, 2023

How Can I Increase Commercial Property Value?

As a commercial property owner or investor, increasing the value of your property is likely a top priority. Fortunately, there are several ways to achieve (more…)

May 4, 2023

Why are Illinois Businesses Coming to the Region?

Since COVID-19 there has been an even more noticeable trend of Illinois businesses moving to Northwest Indiana as well as franchises expanding their (more…)

April 17, 2023

Mount Prospect Retail Property Under New Ownership and Management

Mount Prospect | April 17, 2023 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of an 11,010 (more…)

April 12, 2023

Hammond Industrial Portfolio Purchased by Investment Group

A 4-building Industrial investment portfolio was purchased by an investment group represented by Aaron McDermott, CCIM of Latitude Commercial. The (more…)

March 27, 2023

Portage Retail Property Under New Ownership and Management

Portage, IN | March 27, 2023 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a 26,524 (more…)

March 15, 2023

1150 N Main St. leased to Refuge Coffee

Crown Point, IN | March 15, 2023 | Refuge Coffee has leased the 2,304 SF former Pop’s located at 1150 N Main St in Crown Point, IN. After completely (more…)

March 1, 2023

Dunkin’ Coming Soon to Schererville, IN

Schererville, IN | March 1, 2023 | Dunkin’ will soon be opening a new store located in Schererville, IN. A local franchisee of Dunkin’ has purchased land (more…)

February 20, 2023

The Benefits of 3D Virtual Tours When Listing a Commercial Property

Matterport 3D virtual tours are a cutting-edge technology, revolutionizing the commercial real estate industry. With the ability to create a (more…)

February 15, 2023

Great Harvest Coming Soon to Crown Point, IN

Crown Point, IN | February 9, 2023 | Great Harvest has recently signed a lease to open in Crown Point, IN. The popular bakery and café will be making their (more…)

January 26, 2023

Advantages of Hiring a Commercial Broker for Purchase

When it comes to purchasing a commercial building, many business owners may be tempted to do it alone, believing that they can save money by avoiding the (more…)

January 20, 2023

New Retail Center coming to Merrillville, IN

Crown Point, IN | January 19, 2023 | American Mattress has recently signed a new lease to join Tropical Smoothie Café and Crumbl Cookies coming soon to (more…)

December 28, 2022

Clarity Clinical to Open Merrillville Location

Merrillville, IN | December 19, 2022 | Clarity Clinical, a Munster-based mental health provider, has signed a long-term lease to occupy approximately 2,700 (more…)

November 9, 2022

Local Developers to Develop 12.4 Acre Lot Near Clay and US 30

Merrillville, IN | November 7, 2022 | The 12.4 acre lot at 8300 Clay Street has been purchased by a local development group. The new owners plan to construct (more…)

October 28, 2022

Caravel Autism Health to Open First Indiana Location in Munster

Munster, IN | October 19, 2022 | Caravel Autism Health has signed a long term lease to occupy approximately 5,500 square feet at 10419 Calumet Court in (more…)

October 26, 2022

National Homebuilding to Open Northwest Indiana Office

Chesterton, IN | October 17, 2022 | Century Complete has signed a lease to open an approximately 1,200 square foot office at 757 Indian Boundary Rd. Ste. 3 in (more…)

October 24, 2022

Wealth Management Company Coming to Munster

Munster, IN | October 10, 2022 | Ameriprise Financial has signed a long-term lease to occupy approximately 1,800 square feet of office space at 931 Ridge Road (more…)

October 12, 2022

“The Social” set to open new restaurant in Century Plaza in Merrillville.

Merrillville, IN | October 12th, 2022 | The Social Restaurant will be opening its first location in Merrillville at 399 E 81st Avenue. The Social will serve American- (more…)

September 27, 2022

5 Questions you should ask before investing in Commercial Real Estate

For a lot of investors, the switch from residential to a commercial investment property can be a lot of mental stress. Most investors making the switch are (more…)

September 22, 2022

Financial Advisory Service Company Relocates to Crown Point

Crown Point, IN | September 8, 2022 | Eley-Graham-Austgen Financial Advisory has signed a long term lease to occupy approximately 5,200 square feet (more…)

September 21, 2022

New Retail Center coming to Merrillville, IN

Merrillville, IN | September 12, 2022 | Tropical Smoothie Café and Crumbl Cookies will be coming soon to Merrillville, IN. The two tenants have recently (more…)

September 21, 2022

Property Tours, and Photography Increase Leads on Real Estate Listings!

VR and 3D technology along with drone photography and tours are changing the commercial real estate industry as we know it. Years ago, a client’s best way to (more…)

September 16, 2022

Highland Office Building Sells to Local Doctor

Highland, IN | September 9, 2022 | The 5,644 square foot office building located at 9013 Indianapolis Boulevard in Highland has been sold to a new owner. The (more…)

September 14, 2022

Genric Security Purchase Office Building in Hobart

Hobart, IN | September 8, 2022 | Genric Security Services, a national private security firm, has purchased the 5,288 square foot office building located at 7779 (more…)

September 12, 2022

Hobart Commercial Portfolio Under New Ownership and Management

Hobart, IN | September 12, 2022 | At the end of July, an international investment group purchased a Hobart, IN based commercial portfolio of two (more…)

August 24, 2022

Franciscan Hospitals Purchases Munster 5.3 Acre Lot

Munster, IN | August 19, 2022 | Franciscan Alliance has purchased the 5.3 acre lot located at 651 45th Street in Munster. The land sits between the NWI Times (more…)

August 22, 2022

Crown Point and Schererville Properties Under New Ownership and Management

Crown Point and Schererville, IN | August 22, 2022 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned Property Management Agreements for full-service management of (more…)

August 18, 2022

Latitude Facilitates Purchase of Two New Investment Properties

Crown Point, IN | August 12, 2022 | Latitude represented Beacon Street Properties in the purchase of two fully leased commercial (more…)

August 12, 2022

Saint John Building Purchased by American Legion

Saint John, IN | August 5, 2022 | American Legion Post 369 has purchased the approximately 2,600 square foot building located at 9501 Wicker Avenue in Saint (more…)

July 13, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Investment Properties as Pocket Listings reduce your earning potential!

Recently an investment property sold in our area that never hit the market. I came to learn that it was not listed on any databases and that is the reason I (more…)

July 7, 2022

Underground Thrift Clothing Signs New Lease in Highland Shopping Center

Highland, IN | July 6th, 2022 | A new thrift shop destination is set to open soon in Porte De L’eau Plaza in Highland, IN. The tenant sells a variety of apparel and (more…)

June 23, 2022

StretchLab Coming Soon to Saint John

Saint John, IN | June 22, 2022 | StretchLab has recently signed a lease to open a new location in Saint John, IN. It will be located in the Shops of Ravenwood (more…)

June 15, 2022

Dominos Coming Soon to Munster

Munster, IN | June 15, 2022 | Dominos has recently signed a lease to open a new take-out and delivery location in Munster, IN. The popular chain will be located (more…)

June 9, 2022

Taco Bell, Valvoline & Apex Climbing Coming to Mishawaka

Crown Point, IN | June 9, 2021 | Taco Bell, Valvoline & Apex Climbing are set to open at the corner of Grape & Douglas Rd in Mishawaka, IN. Apex Climbing (more…)

June 2, 2022

Merrillville Office Building Sold to New Owner

Merrillville, IN | May 27, 2022 | The 7,203 square foot office building located at 2111 W. Lincoln Highway in Merrillville has been sold to a new owner. The (more…)

May 9, 2022

Aldi Acquires Former Acacia Church

Valparaiso, IN | May 5, 2022 | Aldi recently closed on the acquisition of the former Acacia Church on US 30 in Valparaiso, IN. The grocer will be tearing down (more…)

May 4, 2022

University of Chicago Medical Plans for New Location at 8585 Broadway

Merrillville, IN | May 4, 2022 | University of Chicago Medicine has signed a long-term lease to occupy approximately 2,000 square feet of office space at 8585 Broadway in Merrillville. The practice operating at this location will provide (more…)

April 21, 2022

Sugaring NYC Organic Waxing & Lash Studio to open in Schererville

Crown Point, IN | April 21, 2021 | Sugaring NYC has leased 1.357 SF at 717B Main Street in Schererville. Sugaring NYC offers over 40 different waxing (more…)

April 12, 2022

Chesterton Retail Strip Bought by Latitude Commercial Client and Latitude Commercial Awarded Property Management Agreement by Buyer

Chesterton, IN | April 11, 2022 |  Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a 12,818 (more…)

March 31, 2022

Perfect Home Services coming to NWI

Griffith, IN | March 31st, 2022 |Perfect Home Services has opened their first location in Northwest Indiana. Perfect Home Services has been serving the (more…)

March 30, 2022

El Salto Coming Soon to Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake, IN | March 29, 2022 | El Salto has recently signed a lease to open a new full service Mexican restaurant in Cedar Lake, IN. The popular restaurant (more…)

March 9, 2022

Edgewater Health Coming Soon to Cedar Lake

Gary, INDIANA. – Edgewater Health will open its new Cedar Lake Clinic, located in the Summer Winds Plaza in Cedar Lake, in May. The new clinic will focus on (more…)

March 7, 2022

Alsip Retail Property Under New Ownership and Management

Alsip, IL | March 7, 2022 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of an 8,151 square foot (more…)

February 17, 2022

New Tenants Coming Soon to Porte De L’eau Plaza

Highland, IN | February 15, 2022 | Three new tenants have executed leases in the past month to open soon in Porte De L’eau Plaza in Highland, IN. The tenants include Physiopoint Physical Therapy, Royal Tea, and Essential Spa. (more…)

January 27, 2022

Former Hammond Comcast Building Sold

Hammond, IN | January 24, 2022 | Advanced Engineering Services, a Hammond-based engineering firm, has purchased 844 169th Street in Hammond. (more…)

January 19, 2022

Merrillville Office Building Sold by Latitude Commercial and Latitude Commercial Awarded Property Management Agreement by Buyer

Merrillville, IN | January 19, 2022 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a 15,735 (more…)

January 12, 2022

Latitude Commercial Sells Hobart Office Investment

Hobart, IN | January 6, 2022 | Latitude Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Crown Point, has sold 7781 E. Ridge Road in Hobart. (more…)

January 5, 2022

Sport Clips Coming Soon to Shoppes on the Boulevard

Schererville, IN | January 4, 2022 | Sport Clips of Schererville will be relocating to 336 Indianapolis Boulevard in the Shoppes on the Boulevard development. The (more…)

December 27, 2021

Geneva Retail Property Under New Ownership and Management

Geneva, IL | December 27, 2021 | Latitude Commercial has been assigned a Property Management Agreement for full-service management of a 7,302 square foot retail strip in Geneva, IL. (more…)

December 22, 2021

Indianapolis-based Physical Rehabilitation Provider to Open First NWI Location

Merrillville, IN | December 17, 2021 | ProTeam Tactical Performance, an Indianapolis-based physical rehabilitation provider, signed a new long-term lease to open their first location in Northwest Indiana at 8279 Wright (more…)

December 16, 2021

Physical Training Studio to Open in Downtown Valparaiso

Valparaiso, IN | November 29, 2021 | Tri Force Training, a personal training studio with a focus on physical rehabilitation, is set to open its first location at (more…)

December 8, 2021

Valparaiso Professional Pharmacy Opening Soon

Valparaiso, IN | December 7, 2021 | Valparaiso Professional Pharmacy has leased 2,600 SF in the Chandana Retail Center located at (more…)

December 2, 2021

Poppin P’ah’letas Now Open in Schererville

Schererville, IN | December 2, 2021 | Poppin P’ah’letas has leased 2,400 SF at 142 W. Lincoln Highway in Schererville. Poppin P’ah’letas is located in the (more…)

November 11, 2021

Red Nar Mediterranean Grill Coming to Merrillville

Crown Point, IN | November 11, 2021 | Red Nar Mediterranean Grill has leased 2,150 SF at 8180 Mississippi St. in Merrillville. Red Nar is located directly across the street (more…)

October 27, 2021

National Social Service Provider Opening New Location in Lafayette

Lafayette, IN | October 16, 2021 | Groups Recover Together, a Massachusetts headquartered social service provider with locations throughout the United States, will be opening (more…)

October 20, 2021

Naf Naf Coming Soon to Schererville

Schererville, IN | October 20, 2021 | A local franchisee group has recently signed a lease to open a new Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill in the Shops on Main Shopping Center in (more…)

October 13, 2021

Elite Chiropractic + Sports Care Coming to Highland

Highland, IN | October 1, 2021 | Elite Chiropractic + Sports Care will soon be relocating to Highland, IN. Dr. Randy Rosenthal prides himself in helping with many (more…)

August 13, 2021

Lansing Light Industrial Warehouse Sold to a New Owner

Lansing, IL | June 28, 2021 | A 12,720 Square Foot Warehouse located at 2150 Bernice Road in Lansing, Illinois has been sold to a new owner. The property is currently occupied by Jerry’s Truck Repair and the new owners intend to operate a business there as well. (more…)

August 13, 2021

National Social Service Provider Opening Hobart Office

Hobart, IN | June 28, 2021 | Groups Recover Together, a Massachusetts headquartered social service provider with locations throughout the United States, will be opening its first office in Northwest Indiana at the Ridgewood Professional Center. (more…)

July 21, 2021

Smoothie King Coming to Tinley Park, IL

Crown Point, IN | July 21, 2021 | A local Smoothie King Franchisee has purchased 6805 W. 159th St in Tinley Park, IL where the former Brown’s Chicken was located. A +/- 1,200 SF building will be constructed on the site with a Drive- (more…)