June 12, 2026

Today's Featured News

Staffing And Hiring Considerations In The AI Era

Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business

Gladys Pagan, assistant vice president of human resources with Draper and Kramer, Incorporated.


With the far-reaching possibilities for how AI can be incorporated in the workplace, media outlets are hungry for perspective on the different ways the technology could affect how companies do business. We pitched a byline to Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business from Taylor Johnson client Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, on how AI is impacting staffing, hiring and training in the multifamily workforce. In the resulting column, Gladys Pagan, Draper and Kramer’s assistant vice president of human resources, discusses how AI’s ability to handle routine or clerical tasks could shift the nature of entry-level positions; the characteristics and skill sets hiring managers will prioritize as AI-powered tools become more widely used; and the new training and development needs adoption of the technology will bring about.




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Taylor Johnson President Emily Johnson will return as a featured panelist at Bisnow’s “Property and Brand Marketing for Commercial Real Estate” event on Thursday, July 16, in Chicago. Johnson will participate in the panel “Telling the Story, Filling the Building: The Modern CRE Marketing Playbook,” which will explore how leading marketers, PR strategists and creative partners are building long-term brand equity while driving property-level results in today’s commercial real estate landscape. In addition to hearing her speak, attendees can also connect with Team TJ at the Taylor Johnson booth — we hope to see you there.

 

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News
Residential Real Estate

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'Main Character Decor' Is Everywhere Right Now — And It Starts With These 3 Designer-Approved Updates

Real Simple


6 Living Room Trends That Are Definitely Going Out Of Style In 2026

The Spruce

 
Commercial Real Estate

Prada's Oak Street Flagship Building Up For Sale

Crain's Chicago Business


Life Science Demand Begins To Outpace Supply

REjournals


These 2026 Surprises Are Reshaping The Hospitality Market

Commercial Observer


Construction Costs Surged In May At Fastest Annual Rate Since Pandemic

Construction Dive


Retail Sectors Power The Latest Commercial Price Gains

GlobeSt.

 
Media/Marketing

NEWSWELL Chicago Aims To Expand Staff, Bring Back Physical Newsroom

Chicago Media Journal



News Deserts Aren't Just A Journalism Problem. They're Costing Taxpayers $1.1B A Year.

Poynter

 
Just For Kicks

Bruce Springsteen's New Center In New Jersey Is A Jewel Box Monument To His Music

Fast Company



Looking To Score Free World Cup Tickets? Renting A Home Could Help You Snag Them

Realtor.com

 
Client News

Related Midwest Unveils Turnkey Full-Floor Penthouse Condominium At One Bennett Park In Downtown Chicago


NAI Hiffman Announces 10,700 SF Of New Leases at Medical Outpatient Building In Lindenhurst, Ill.


M/I Homes Celebrates Groundbreaking, Starts Pre-Sales For Highbury Club Development Of 33 Single-Family Homes In Buffalo Grove, Ill.


Baird & Warner Earns LeadingRE Diamond Award For Relocation Expertise, Cementing Status Among World’s Top Brokerages


Joseph Nicholas Construction Breaks Ground In Barrington On Illinois’ Largest Porsche Dealership

 
Events
**Taylor Johnson Staff To Attend

CoreNet Chicago New Member Cocktail Connect Hosted By OFS

Tuesday, June 16, 2026


CREW Chicago June Prospective Members Coffee And Conversation

Tuesday, June 16, 2026


CBC Summer Panel & Networking Breakfast

Wednesday, June 17, 2026


Bisnow Chicago Transit, Infrastructure & Aviation Summit

(featuring TJ client Habitat)

Thursday, June 18, 2026


ULI Chicago | Wired For Growth: Data Centers, AI & The New Development Playbook

Thursday, June 18, 2026


Bisnow Chicago Healthcare Summit

Wednesday, June 24, 2026


CREW Chicago The Viability Question: What It Takes To Build The Missing Middle

Wednesday, June 24, 2026


Chicago Association Of REALTORS® YPN Breakfast: Safety First – Risk Management For REALTORS®

Wednesday, June 24, 2026


Bisnow Educational Workshop: AI In Real Estate

Thursday, June 25, 2026


CREW Chicago Cocktails & Conversation

Wednesday, July 15, 2026


**Bisnow Chicago Property And Brand Marketing For Commercial Real Estate Conference

(featuring TJ President Emily Johnson)

Thursday, July 16, 2026


CAA 2026 Golf Outing

Thursday, July 16, 2026


Bisnow Chicago The Future Of Fulton Market Event

(featuring TJ client CRG)

Tuesday, July 21, 2026


CREW Chicago July Prospective Members Coffee And Conversation

Tuesday, July 21, 2026


CREW Chicago Diversey Driving Range Golf Clinic And Networking

Tuesday, July 21, 2026


CREW Chicago Candid Conversations

Thursday, July 23, 2026


REjournals National Net Lease Summit

Friday, July 24, 2026


Bisnow Chicago Chicago Senior Housing Conference

Wednesday, July 29, 2026


CoreNet Development Cruise

Thursday, July 30, 2026


Senior Housing News Trends

Tuesday, August 4 - Thursday, August 6, 2026


August SSBA Meeting – JC Griffin, Founder And Managing Principal, Griffin Venture Group

Wednesday, August 5, 2026


NBOA Annual Summer Soiree

Thursday, August 6, 2026


REIA Summer Cocktail Party (Members Only)

Thursday, August 13, 2026


BOMA Golf Classic

Thursday, August 13, 2026


CREW Chicago Tee It Up Your Way – It's All About The Fun!

Tuesday, August 18, 2026


Bisnow Chicago Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference Midwest

(featuring TJ clients Evergreen Real Estate Group and Marquette Companies)

Wednesday, August 26, 2026


Next City Vanguard Conference

Tuesday, September 15 - Friday, September 18, 2026


2026 Goldie Gala Chicago

(featuring TJ clients CRG and NAI Hiffman | Hiffman National)

Thursday, September 17, 2026


REIA Breakfast Meeting: Suburban Economic Development

Thursday, September 17, 2026


Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Career Day

Thursday, October 1 - Friday, October 2, 2026


25th Annual Marshall Bennett Institute Of Real Estate Gala – (Robert 'Bob' Wislow Named 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree)

(hosted by TJ client Marshall Bennett Institute Of Real Estate)

Thursday, October 22, 2026


Illumination

(hosted by TJ client CRG)

Saturday, October 24, 2026


CoreNet Global North America Summit

Monday, October 26 - Wednesday, October 28, 2026


Chicago Build Expo 2026

Wednesday, October 28 - Thursday, October 29, 2026


Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Annual Dinner

Thursday, November 5, 2026


AHF Live

Monday, November 16 - Wednesday, November 18, 2026

 
Job Openings

Acquisitions Associate

Fairlawn


Development Project Manager – West Region

Evergreen Real Estate Group


Senior Project Manager/Vice President, Infrastructure (The 78)

Related Midwest


Assistant Project Manager

McHugh Construction


Senior Marketing Manager

Cross Street


Project Manager

Baker Barrios Architects


Architect

Baker Barrios Architects


Interior Designer

Baker Barrios Architects


To post an open position, please contact Gina Graf at ggraf@taylorjohnson.com.

 
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