Opportunities Illuminated
A current selection of available space from the Vandon Forbes portfolio — office, retail, industrial, medical, and co-working across Chicago and the North Suburbs.
An in-house platform that oversees every stage of the investment and ownership process — from day-to-day operations through disposition.
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We identify, source, and underwrite unique opportunities across the Chicago market, focusing on overlooked assets with clear potential for long-term value creation.
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Construction and adaptive reuse expertise that transforms underutilized properties into functional, modern spaces for today’s businesses.
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A hands-on leasing approach that tells each property’s story, attracts the right tenants, and keeps assets activated.
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Proactive property and asset management that keeps buildings well-run, tenant-focused, and performing for the long term.
A fully integrated owner-operator — founded 2009.
Vandon Forbes is a fully integrated real estate owner-operator focused on creating value across commercial real estate. We identify opportunities that are often overlooked and unlock their potential through strategic acquisitions, leasing, proactive management, adaptive reuse, and thoughtful development. Our entrepreneurial approach, combined with disciplined execution, enables us to deliver creative solutions for tenants, investors, and property owners alike.
Our fully integrated platform provides expertise in leasing, property management, asset management, construction management, and development. By remaining actively involved throughout every stage of a property’s lifecycle, we maximize operational performance, enhance tenant experiences, and create long-term value.
Founded in 2009, Vandon Forbes has built its platform on leasing, property management, and development expertise across creative flex industrial, office, and medical real estate, while also specializing in adaptive reuse and ground-up development. With a hands-on approach and deep market knowledge, we transform underutilized properties into high-performing assets that meet the evolving needs of today’s businesses and communities.
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