With more entrepreneurs launching businesses alongside friends and family members, Taylor Johnson pitched @nerdwallet a story on the importance of formal partnership agreements that clearly define expectations from the start, offering Jamie Trail, a partner at TJ client Ginsberg Jacobs, as an expert source. In the resulting article, Trail discusses how partnership agreements can function like “prenups” for businesses by outlining ownership rights, responsibilities and exit strategies in advance.
Arbor House is officially open!
More than 200 guests, including village officials, project partners, local businesses, residents, and community members, gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new 301-unit luxury apartment community in Arlington Heights.
Developed by Bradford Allen in partnership with Moceri+Roszak and constructed by Clark Construction, the eight-story community brings new residences, amenities, and ground-floor retail to the southeast corner of Arlington Heights and Algonquin roads.
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While stories about luxury features and best-in-class amenities often dominate news coverage related to senior housing design, the majority of the market falls into an income bracket that makes those high-end communities unattainable. So how can senior living developers offer a property that fits the budget of a middle-income resident while still offering features that are appealing — and have it pencil out? Johnny Dagher, senior living director for Taylor Johnson client @baker_barrios , came to us with an idea for a thought leadership piece that tackles exactly that question, which we brought to editors at Seniors Housing Business for a “What’s On My Mind” column.
Today’s kitchen islands come in any number of shapes, sizes and styles, meaning @homesandgardensofficial had a plethora of topics to cover in its recent guide to this popular feature that’s equal parts design showpiece and functional workhorse. We connected the editor with Bob Zuber, partner with Taylor Johnson client @morgantewilson , as one of several expert sources providing insights on all facets of island design, from materials and finishes to placement of appliances, sinks and electrical outlets.
Chicago’s Medinah Temple has played many roles over the past century — an amphitheater for the Shriners, the nation’s first Bloomingdale’s Home Store and currently the temporary home to Bally’s Chicago casino. The building’s owner, Taylor Johnson client @friedman.properties , has a bold strategy for the building’s next chapter, and TJ recently helped the firm publicize its approach, starting with an exclusive in @crainschicago . As the resulting story explains, Friedman and international brokerage firm Savills are working to secure a new-to-market global operator to take up residency in the historic structure.
Proof that doing good and having a good time can go hand in hand.
The Taylor Johnson team recently volunteered at Cradles to Crayons and it was a great way to connect as a team while giving back to the community we're a part of. 💜
When seasoned real estate writer Barbara Ballinger reached out to Taylor Johnson for our clients' insights on the hottest multifamily real estate trends for 2026, we connected her with a wide array of experts. In the resulting UNITS Magazine story, leaders from @baker_barrios , @marquettemgmt , @marycookassociates and @rmkmanagement1 offered up their top trends.
There’s often more to an event than what meets the eye. Whether it's a large corporate gathering, groundbreaking or ribbon-cutting, each occasion involves a layered planning process. Recently, Taylor Johnson client @bradfordallencre enlisted our services for an upcoming grand opening. First up was selecting a caterer and attending a tasting with the client to confirm menu selections and discuss the overall guest experience. Next was leading a final site walkthrough with vendors to review logistics so every touchpoint is intentional and well executed. These steps, along with ongoing communication and collaboration, are essential to ensuring nothing is left to chance on event day. Stay tuned for a future TJ TALK in which we’ll reveal the property at the center of this grand opening!
Taylor Johnson joined clients @nicholasquality and @wingspandevelopmentgroup to celebrate the ribbon-cutting at The VUE, marking an exciting milestone for the 10-acre mixed-use development in Elk Grove Village, Ill. The event welcomed four new retail tenants.
Take a look inside:
🥐 Jarosch Bakery
🛍️ Tenuske Market and Food Hall
🍕 Vini’s Pizza
🚲 7 Mile Cycles
A strong public relations program doesn’t just focus on sharing news. Facilitating thought leadership opportunities for our clients is another way the Taylor Johnson team elevates their visibility and reputation. One example is this recent Nashville market profile in Multifamily and Affordable Housing Business for TJ client @baker_barrios and its Nashville Director, Mike Frohnappel. As a commercial architecture firm active in the Nashville region, Baker Barrios has a broad view of the activity in the multifamily sector and beyond, and Frohnappel delved into what is spurring demand for new residential, hospitality, healthcare and industrial development in this area.
To help educate the multifamily workforce about what a career in the field could look like, Multi-Housing News recently tackled the subject as part of its MHN Executive Council, a regular column featuring insights from industry leaders. In the resulting story, Taylor Johnson clients @interrarealty and @rmkmanagement1 provide valuable perspectives on the topic. Interra's Harrison Pinkus speaks about the time those new to multifamily brokerage typically need to spend nurturing and establishing relationships to build a network that will lead to transactions, while RMK's Diana Pittro shares that a key misconception she sees in those new to property management is the speed at which they can progress to upper management roles. The article also includes insights on hospitality-to-multifamily talent migration from Josh Kassing of TJ client @marycookassociates Cook.
Housing affordability is a challenge across the country, with healthcare professionals among the most affected. Taylor Johnson clients @evergreenrealestategroup , @the_habitatcompany , @lendlease and @marquettemgmt are among the developers helping to fill this void with newly constructed and renovated multifamily communities in Chicago and Denver. Our team pitched a roundup of these housing solutions to Forbes.com, which highlighted how their location, income restrictions and special financing options for physicians burdened with student loan debt are making it easier for healthcare workers to live near urban medical facilities.
