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Integris Ventures is a proven real estate operator with three decades of investment discipline. Louis.

Originally founded in 1982 by Richard (“Dick”) Fine, as Fine Investment Company, the firm began acquiring mobile home parks and shopping centers as a secondary investment vehicle for high net worth individuals. After several years of syndicating real estate investments as a hobby, Dick left his role as an executive at a public company to pursue his true passion: commercial real estate investing. C

ombining an extensive background in finance and accounting with his knowledge of Midwest real estate markets, Dick developed a real estate investment platform catering to his investors’ risk tolerance. Over the next twenty years, Fine Investment Company would grow into one of the most active private capital real estate investment firms in St. In 2008, as the global economic environment abruptly changed, wreaking havoc throughout the Midwest, Fine Investment turned the chaos into opportunity. The company acquired new assets and grew its investor base. The continued growth and transformation of the company during The Great Recession propelled Fine Investment Company into its current form, Integris Ventures. The change in corporate identity signified what the company has always been about, integrity and transparency. In 2014, Jason Fine took the helm as the President of Integris Ventures bringing the firm into a new generation of excellence in real estate investment.

09/03/2026

Commercial real estate lending remained strong in Q2 2026, with more loans, larger average sizes, and tighter spreads as lenders competed on pricing rather than leverage.

Alternative lenders accounted for 38% of non-agency CRE loan volume, while banks followed at 30%. 📈

This broader mix of capital sources gives borrowers more options and reflects a more competitive financing environment across the market.

More from GlobeSt:
https://www.globest.com/2026/08/05/alternative-lenders-and-banks-drive-q2-cre-loan-growth/

08/31/2026

Medical office remains one of the steadier areas of commercial real estate. ⚕️

Occupancy across the top 100 metro areas has reached about 93%, supported by continued demand and a measured pace of new supply.

An aging population and the continued shift toward community-based medical services are also supporting long-term demand for well-located space.

For more information, read the full “Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026 (Navigating the Fog)” survey by PwC and the Urban Land Institute here:
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services/asset-wealth-management/real-estate/emerging-trends-in-real-estate-pwc-uli/property-type-outlook.html

08/27/2026

Demand is moving toward markets that offer practical value. 💰

Around Manhattan’s Penn Station, tenants are drawn to strong transit access, lower office rents, and Vornado’s $1.2 billion investment in the towers above the station.

Meanwhile, in Wichita, affordable housing and jobs in healthcare, energy and manufacturing are helping attract middle-income households.

While conditions differ, both show how access, affordability and targeted investment can strengthen market appeal.

Learn more from The Wall Street Journal:
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/manhattans-hellhole-is-having-an-office-boom-be3fde2a

08/25/2026

The hotel investment outlook remains steady, with prospects varying by property type and market. 🏨

Through August 2025, higher room rates helped offset lower occupancy, leaving revenue per available room nearly flat. Investment prospects for both full-service and limited-service hotels continue to sit near the “fair” range.

The data points to a selective environment where local demand, pricing power, operating performance, and asset quality remain important considerations.

For more information, read the full “Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026 (Navigating the Fog)” survey by PwC and the Urban Land Institute here: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services/asset-wealth-management/real-estate/emerging-trends-in-real-estate-pwc-uli/property-type-outlook.html

08/24/2026

Commercial real estate sales activity strengthened in the first half of this year. ↗️

Sales of larger properties reached $164B from January through June, up nearly 30% from the same period last year. Mid-sized property sales also increased, rising 9.3% year over year.

This trend points to renewed transaction momentum and a more active environment for CRE. More from Bisnow:

https://www.bisnow.com/news/national/capital-markets/commercial-real-estate-transactions-rise-30-percent-green-street

08/20/2026

National self-storage rents remain under pressure, but the pace of decline is easing.

Rates fell 1.8% year over year in May, a smaller decline than the 2.0% drop recorded in March. New deliveries also slowed to 2.4% of existing inventory, down from 3.1% a year earlier.

Slower construction may help reduce supply pressure over time, with lower-supply markets likely to stabilize first.

Learn more from CRE Daily: https://www.credaily.com/briefs/self-storage-rates-stabilize-as-new-supply-slows-in-2026/

08/18/2026

Office leasing data shows different strengths across ownership groups. 🔼

Recent leases at REIT-owned properties averaged $74.35 per square foot, compared with $53.32 for private owners. REIT portfolios also had more time remaining on their leases at 69.9 months versus 63.2 months.

Over the past two years, private owners recorded stronger growth in starting rents at 13.4%, compared with 8.1% for REITs.

Together, the figures suggest improving rent momentum across a broader share of the office market.

Read more from GlobeSt.: https://www.globest.com/2026/06/29/office-reits-hold-pricing-power-as-private-owners-push-rents-higher/

08/17/2026

Life sciences real estate in the U.S. continues to expand. 🔬

From 2Q 2022 to 2Q 2025, total inventory grew by about 59 million SF while occupied space increased by roughly 18 million.

Demand has continued, but new supply has grown faster, pushing occupancy lower over the period. As development activity slows, existing properties may have more time to lease available space.

For investors, the data puts greater emphasis on local demand, competing supply, lease-up potential, and asset quality.

For more information, read the full “Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2026 (Navigating the Fog)” survey by PwC and the Urban Land Institute here:
https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services/asset-wealth-management/real-estate/emerging-trends-in-real-estate-pwc-uli/property-type-outlook.html

08/13/2026

Real estate is still a good option for diversifying your portfolio, earning income, and tapping into long-term market trends. 📈

If you want an easier way to invest than owning property yourself, REITs let you invest in professionally managed real estate, including homes, offices, and other types of properties.

Publicly traded REITs are bought and sold like stocks, and they pay dividends, which are useful if you’re looking for regular income.

Like any investment, how well it does depends on the quality of the properties, the market, and the strength of the portfolio. Check out 10 of the best REITs to buy this year, as presented by U.S. News and World Report:

https://money.usnews.com/investing/articles/best-reits-to-buy

08/11/2026

MEET OUR TENANT: The Wall Overhaul 🏡

The Wall Overhaul helps homeowners and businesses update outdated interiors with custom wall and ceiling solutions, including wood accents, shiplap, wainscoting, stone and brick features, wallpaper, painting, and ceiling designs.

In their own words:

“Whether you’re buying, selling, or seeking to simply enhance your forever home, our passion for real estate and unwavering commitment to excellence ensure that you’ll experience a seamless and rewarding journey with us.”

We’re proud to have them as a commercial tenant at our investment property at Cumberland Centre, 5440 N. Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60656. 📍

Address

5440 N. Cumberland Avenue , Ste. 310
Chicago, IL
60656

Website

http://www.integrisventures.com/

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