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Find out about the latest deals, hires, awards and other breaking news from Clear Height Properties. Our people, values-driven approach and proven platform are making big waves in Midwest industrial real estate.

kevin carlson

Jul 16 2025

Clear Height Properties Welcomes Kevin Carlson as Executive Director of Capital Markets

Clear Height Properties is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Carlson as Executive Director of Capital Markets, further strengthening the company’s commitment to strategic growth and investor partnership. In his role, Kevin will lead all equity and debt capital raising efforts, drive long-term capital partnerships, and oversee financing strategies that support Clear Height’s vision…
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Jul 15 2025

Maximizing Value in Industrial Real Estate: Execution, Agility & Cross-Functional Strategy

In today’s industrial real estate market, delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns isn’t just about buying right or riding cap rates, it’s about execution, operational discipline, and a cross-functional approach that drives value throughout the life of an asset. Balance and Diversification Absorb Volatility Smart portfolio construction demands more than just a focus on location. While real…
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Jul 9 2025

Clear Height Properties Leases 262,000 SF in Q2 2025

Clear Height Properties completed 40 new and renewal leases totaling 262,000 SF in Q2 2025 bringing the total to 495,000 SF for the year. “We were excited to close out the first half of the year with some great leasing activity,” said Max Hoye, Director of Leasing at Clear Height. “Our multi-tenant 5,000-20,000, spaces have…
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Jul 1 2025

Clear Height Properties/Harbert U.S. Real Estate Acquire Single-Tenant Light Industrial Building in Countryside, Illinois

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Harbert US Real Estate (“HUSRE”), an investment strategy sponsored by Harbert Management Corporation (“HMC”), has acquired a long-term leased 23,190 square foot single-tenant light industrial building at 5301 Dansher Road in Countryside, Illinois. The single-tenant building is in Chicago’s North…
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May 14 2025

Clear Height Properties/Long Wharf Capital Acquire Light Industrial Building in Broadview, Illinois

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Boston-Massachusetts-based private equity real estate manager Long Wharf Capital (“Long Wharf”) has acquired 2400 South 27th Avenue in Broadview, Illinois.  The 37,254 square foot building includes 1,800 square feet of office space, three wide-span drive-in doors and two dock-high…
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madison forster

Apr 28 2025

The Importance of Tenant Relations in Property Management

By Madison Forster In the world of property management, tenant relationships are often the deciding factor between a property that simply performs and one that truly thrives. When the balance between professionalism, responsiveness, and care is achieved, everything else seems to fall into place. Strong tenant relationships go beyond hospitality—they’re a key driver that supports…
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Apr 15 2025

Clear Height Properties Leases 233,000 SF in Q1 2025

Clear Height Properties completed 43 new and renewal leases totaling 233,000 SF in Q1 2025. “Renewals are continuing at a great pace with healthy underlying fundamentals and economics,” said Max Hoye, Director of Leasing at Clear Height. “We have had recent successes with some of our nearly 500 tenants assisting in their lease renewals, expansions…
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Apr 9 2025

Clear Height Properties/Harbert U.S. Real Estate Acquire Multi-Tenant Light Industrial Building in Elmhurst, Illinois

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Harbert US Real Estate (“HUSRE”), an investment strategy sponsored by Harbert Management Corporation (“HMC”), has acquired a 82,692 square foot multi-tenant light industrial building at 321 West Lake Street in Elmhurst, Illinois. The two-tenant building is in Chicago’s DuPage County,…
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Apr 2 2025

Clear Height Properties/Long Wharf Capital Acquire Light Industrial Building in Northbrook, Illinois

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Boston-Massachusetts-based private equity real estate manager Long Wharf Capital (“Long Wharf”) has acquired 3631-3665 Commercial Avenue in Northbrook, Illinois.  The 83,720 square foot building is fully leased to a long-term single-tenant. The property is in Sky Harbor Business Park,…
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Feb 25 2025

Clear Height Properties/Harbert U.S. Real Estate Acquire Multi-Tenant Light Industrial Building in Lisle, Illinois

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Harbert US Real Estate (“HUSRE”), an investment strategy sponsored by Harbert Management Corporation (“HMC”), has acquired a 42,444 square foot multi-tenant light industrial building at 1938 University Lane in Lisle, Illinois. The three-tenant building is in Chicago’s DuPage County, inside…
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Feb 14 2025

Clear Height Properties Leases 20,384 SF ISF in Joliet, Illinois

Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) has leased 2614 Brandon Road in Joliet, Illinois, a five acre Industrial Service Facility (ISF) site with a 20,384 SF building to a regional logistics company. The property is located adjacent to the I-55 / I-80 interchange and the Joliet Intermodal Terminal.   “We are excited to welcome a regional…
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Jan 23 2025

Clear Height Properties/Harbert U.S. Real Estate Acquire Five-Building, Multi-Tenant Light Industrial Portfolio in Cincinnati, Expanding Ohio Presence

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Harbert US Real Estate (“HUSRE”), an investment strategy sponsored by Harbert Management Corporation (“HMC”), has acquired a five-building, multi-tenant light industrial portfolio totaling 231,741 square feet in Cincinnati Ohio from a fund managed by Brookfield Asset Management. The five…
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Jan 10 2025

Clear Height Properties Leases 253,000 SF in Q4 2024

Clear Height Properties completed 40 new and renewal leases totaling 253,000 SF in Q4 2024 with a total of 870,000 SF for the year. “The fourth quarter saw a considerable uptick in signed leases from the prior quarter,” said Max Hoye, Director of Leasing at Clear Height. “We welcomed several new companies to the Clear…
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Dec 18 2024

Clear Height Properties / MLG Capital Sell 290,573 Square Foot Industrial Property in Columbus, Ohio

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Brookfield, Wisconsin-based MLG Capital have sold a 290,573 square foot industrial building located at 1675 Watkins Road, Columbus, Ohio. The property is 100% leased to a long-term single-tenant and is in Columbus’ premier Southeast submarket. The property, known as…
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Dec 12 2024

Clear Height Properties / ICP Funds Acquire Multi-Tenant Shallow-Bay Industrial Business Park in Addison, Illinois

A joint venture partnership between Oak Brook-Illinois-based real estate investor Clear Height Properties (“Clear Height”) and Houston-Texas-based ICP Funds has acquired Centerwest Business Park, a multi-tenant shallow-bay industrial business park, totaling 116,224 square feet, at 2055 West Army Trail Road in Addison, Illinois. Located in one Chicago’s best performing industrial markets, the Central DuPage submarket…
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