Core Acquisitions

About Core Acquisitions

Core Acquisitions is a real estate operator headquartered in 318 West Adams Street Suite 700A Chicago, IL.

Core Acquisitions, LLC is a Chicago‑based commercial real estate firm founded in 2011, operating for 14 years as of 2025. The company employs between 2 and 10 staff members and is led by founding principal Adam Firsel and partner Brad Joseph. The firm has acquired over $100 million in value‑add retail, office and mixed‑use ground‑up development assets since its inception. Its principals have managed construction projects totaling over $1 billion in project costs in the past 10 years and have participated in over 100 projects representing more than $2 billion in total real estate value. Core focuses on acquisitions, development and redevelopment of commercial assets including retail, office, industrial and multi‑family. Deal size typically ranges from $2 million to $30 million, and assets span from 10,000 to 200,000 sq ft.

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