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Chicago, IL 60654

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John Parrett sources and structures capital markets solutions for institutional and high net worth owners of multi-housing and commercial real estate properties nationwide. His areas of expertise include industrial logistics, multifamily, student housing, build-to-rent, mixed use, office, retail and single-tenant.

John and his partners in the downtown Chicago office of CBRE have long-standing relationships with life insurance correspondents, debt funds, domestic and international banks, and securitized lenders. They are also a direct originator of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans. CBRE is the #1 non-bank originator of multifamily debt in the country. John’s extensive relationships with capital allow him to create the optimal structure for each deal, providing flexibility while maximizing investment returns for his clients.

Since joining CBRE in 2006, John has been directly involved in the origination, underwriting, structuring, and closing of over 240 transactions totaling more than $7.7 billion. Prior to joining CBRE, John worked at Prudential Mortgage Capital where he originated and underwrote first mortgage and mezzanine debt for their balance sheet, bridge, securitized, and GSE lending programs.

  • University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, College of Business, B.S. Finance

  • Colbert Coldwell Circle, CBRE Americas Top 3% Producer 2021
  • CBRE Americas Top 10% Producer 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • CBRE Chicago Circle of Top Young Producers 2014, 2015
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  • The Bellwether District
    Philadelphia, PA
    Industrial
    $500,000,000
  • 401 N. Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL
    Office
    $251,936,000
  • 875 N. Michigan (fka John Hancock Center)
    Chicago, IL
    Office, Parking
    $210,000,000
  • Mercer Industrial Park
    Hamilton Township, NJ
    Industrial
    $170,000,000
  • New City
    Chicago, IL
    Mixed Use
    $169,100,000
  • Marquee at Block 37
    Chicago, IL
    Multifamily
    $165,000,000
  • Active Adult Portfolio
    Midwest
    Multifamily
    $159,300,000
  • Hudson Industrial Park
    Jersey City, NJ
    Industrial
    $156,900,000
  • Union West
    Chicago, IL
    Multifamily
    $155,709,000
  • Target Flow Center at Exchange 55
    Chicago, IL
    Industrial
    $155,000,000
  • Gallery on Wells
    Chicago, IL
    Multifamily
    $149,000,000
  • 776 Summer Street
    Boston, MA
    Mixed Use
    $140,000,000
  • Huntington Center
    Columbus, OH
    Office
    $140,000,000
  • Foundry
    Chicago, IL
    Multifamily
    $117,500,000
  • Urban Detroit Multifamily
    Detroit, MI
    Multifamily
    $112,300,000
  • Arthur
    Boise, ID
    Multifamily
    $112,000,000
  • PCP Redmond
    Redmond, WA
    Multifamily
    $90,000,000
  • Milieu
    Chicago, IL
    Multifamily
    $86,000,000
  • 2525 Frances Harper at The Bellwether District
    Philadelphia, PA
    Industrial
    $85,700,000
  • Starbucks Roastery N Michigan Ave
    Chicago, IL
    Retail
    $79,832,000
  • Urban Cleveland Portfolio
    Cleveland, OH
    Multifamily
    $76,050,000
  • Wicker Park Connection
    Chicago, IL
    Multifamily
    $64,740,000
  • Orrington Plaza
    Evanston, IL
    Office
    $60,300,000
  • Amazon Distribution Center
    City of Industry, CA
    Industrial
    $55,000,000
  • One O'Hare Centre
    Rosemont, IL
    Office
    $49,800,000
  • 2526 Frances Harper at the The Bellwether District
    Philadelphia, PA
    Industrial
    $48,600,000
  • Toledo Portfolio
    Toledo, OH
    Multifamily
    $48,600,000
  • Sherwin Williams Distribution
    Effingham, IL
    Industrial
    $42,150,000
  • Prairie Pines
    Shawnee, KS
    Multifamily
    $41,430,000
  • UpShore Chapter
    Chicago, IL
    Multifamily
    $39,000,000
  • Confidential Apartment Community
    Kansas City, MO
    Multifamily
    $38,000,000
  • Confidential Apartment Community
    Mason, OH
    Multifamily
    $37,000,000
  • Smithfield Foods Distribution Ctr.
    Greenfield, IN
    Industrial
    $34,900,000
  • BMO Plaza
    Indianapolis, IN
    Office
    $34,016,000
  • Lakeview Green
    Birmingham, AL
    Multifamily
    $31,150,000
  • The Coil Apartments
    Indianapolis, IN
    Multifamily
    $26,402,000
  • 13thirteen Randolph Street Lofts
    Chicago, IL
    Mixed Use
    $26,100,000
  • DHL Distribution
    Indianapolis, IN
    Industrial
    $25,500,000

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Team Overview

We specialize in raising capital on behalf of commercial real estate owners

CBRE Capital Markets Debt & Structured Finance Chicago downtown team specializes in raising capital on behalf of commercial real estate owners throughout the United States. With a diverse client base that includes institutional, fund and private real estate owners, the team has raised over $15 billion since 2014.

We originate debt and equity capital for all major property types including multifamily, industrial and logistics, office, life science, retail, hospitality and technology properties nationwide. Areas of expertise include financing existing properties as well as construction financing, with experience throughout the capital stack.

Our team’s experience allows us to quickly identify and achieve optimal financing structures (most competitive pricing, terms, flexibility) via our extensive network of debt and equity relationships. We have long-established relationships with the industry’s premier capital sources, including life insurance companies, banks, fund capital, agencies (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae), credit companies, conduits/CMBS, pension funds, institutional equity, and international investors.

Services we provide include

  • Advisory & Consultation
  • Permanent Financing
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  • Joint Venture Equity
  • Mezzanine Debt
  • Structured Equity
  • Preferred Equity
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Featured Clients

  • BlackRock Realty
  • DRA Advisors
  • Gerding Edlen
  • Hearn Company
  • Hubbard Street Capital
  • Magellan Development Group
  • Marquette Companies
  • Morguard Corporation 
  • Oak Street Real Estate Capital
  • Opus Development
  • Trilogy Real Estate Group

My Team

  • Peter Marino

    Vice Chairman

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    • Phone +1 312 338 2015
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  • William Howe

    Senior Vice President

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    • Phone +1 312 338 2027
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  • Molly Green

    Vice President

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    • Phone +1 312 338 2023
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  • Elizabeth Arnold

    Vice President

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    • Phone +1 312 338 2028
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  • Tom Keating

    LP - Vice President

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    • Phone +1 847 706 4940
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  • Jim Ferris

    Sr DSF Analyst

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    • Phone +1 312 338 2012
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  • Jake Durburg

    Sr DSF Analyst

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    • Phone +1 630 368 2608
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  • Harmony Morrison

    Debt & Structured Finance

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    • Phone +1 312 338 2025
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