AI driving deep divergence across real estate markets as highest-exposure cities show strongest resilience

JLL research finds real estate demand is being reshaped by AI's impact on a market and its ability to adapt CHICAGO, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Across the U.S., the markets defined by sectors most exposed to AI-driven job displacement are also seeing the strongest real estate demand from AI companies, according to new research from JLL (NYSE: JLL). The finding challenges the assumption that AI will uniformly compress commercial real estate footprint.

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JLL arranges $617 million in total capitalization for Grubb Properties

Three-phase advisory effort led to multi-tranche financing structure to capitalize this standout development in New York City NEW YORK, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL's Capital Markets group announced today that its M&A and Corporate Advisory, Corporate Banking Advisory and Debt & Equity Advisory teams collectively secured $617 million in financing for Link Apartments REIT and Link Apartments Opportunity Zone REIT. Both are Grubb Properties-managed REITs, along with Link Apartments 8 Carlisle, a 64-story, Class A multifamily development in Manhattan's Financial District.

PRNewsWire • Jul 20, 2026

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 20, 2026

Here's Why Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Jul 20, 2026

Why Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 16, 2026

AI redesigns jobs, not cuts them: JLL study reveals business leaders expect workforce growth ahead

Global study finds organizations further in AI adoption anticipate workforce growth, prioritize full-time roles and focus on productivity CHICAGO, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite concerns of AI-driven job losses, a new study from JLL (NYSE: JLL) finds that a majority of senior business leaders expect their workforces to grow (60%), not shrink (40%) – similarly, most expect AI to reinvent human roles (60%), rather than replace them (40%). JLL's 2026 Future of Work Survey finds this picture is more pronounced among the most AI-advanced organizations, which are utilizing technology as a workforce augmenter and focusing on strategic expansion— even though they recognize it will not be uniform and some jobs will still be cut.

PRNewsWire • Jul 14, 2026

JLL secures $332M refinancing for Chicago's tallest all-rental tower

NEMA Chicago is a 76-story luxury residence building designed by Rafael Viñoly, with 70,000 square feet of resort-style amenities CHICAGO, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL's Capital Markets group announced today that it has secured a $275 million refinancing and a $57 million mezzanine financing for NEMA Chicago, a premier luxury multifamily tower and tallest rental residence.  JLL represented the borrower, Crescent Heights, in facilitating the five-year, fixed-rate loan through New York Life Insurance Company.

PRNewsWire • Jul 13, 2026

JLL arranges $352M refinancing for 425 Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan

The refinancing underscores the strength of the New York City office market and the liquidity in the debt markets for well-located Class A office buildings NEW YORK, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL's Capital Markets group announced today that it has arranged a $352 million refinancing for 425 Lexington Avenue, a 31-story, 750,000-square-foot Class A office tower in Midtown Manhattan. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Vanbarton Group, LLC, to secure the floating rate, single-asset single-borrower (SASB) refinancing through Goldman Sachs, which was pre-placed entirely with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.

PRNewsWire • Jul 9, 2026

Wall Street Analysts Think Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Could Surge 25.27%: Read This Before Placing a Bet

The consensus price target hints at a 25.3% upside potential for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 30, 2026

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Soars 3.7%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 29, 2026