It’s one thing to pay your fair share—another entirely to pay the price of uncertainty. That’s the crux of what’s keeping investors like Sean Conlon away from Chicago. Despite its strengths—a deep talent pool, solid infrastructure, and prime location—commercial real estate in the city is caught in a policy trap. Property tax unpredictability, not just high rates, is souring the market. Until transparency and fairness replace confusion and volatility, Chicago’s recovery will remain stifled by the very system meant to support it.
Why does this matter in Minot? The lesson in volatility and uncertainty does not stop at Chicago city limits nor only apply to property taxes. Stability, security, predictability are factors that loosen up capital and the people that own it enough to make investments. Let this article from Emma Whalen writing for the Real Deal make the case for you.
