Free Market Ventures

Trimont Forecloses on John Buck III’s O’Hare Office Building

Trimont forecloses on John Buck III’s O’Hare office complex

$18M loan watchlisted last year, before Wells Fargo deal that put Trimont among nation’s biggest holders of distressed CRE loans

Fern Hill, Free Market Pivot From Condos to Rentals in Chicago

Fern Hill, Free Market ditch condos for apartments in West Loop

$125M development to yield 283 units, add neighborhood amenity, as rent growth continues

Jack Buck Faces $18M Foreclosure on Rosemont Offices

Jack Buck faces $18M foreclosure on Rosemont office asset

Despite securing several extensions, firm led by son of big-time developer couldn’t find a way to pay off the debt amid downturn in leasing, spike in rates