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WindWave Real Estate

Chicago, IL 2–10 employees 1 principals

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About WindWave Real Estate

WindWave Real Estate is a real estate operator headquartered in Chicago, IL. WindWave Real Estate operates in Chicago, Illinois. Its investment focus is on Condominiums, Multifamily - Ground-up and Multifamily - Value-Add.

WindWave Real Estate is a Chicago‑based firm led by Jonathon W. Cordel. It has completed over 400 real estate transactions totaling more than $5.5 billion in deal value across roughly 15 million square feet, generating $1.2 billion in investment profit. Founded by Cordell, who has 21 years of experience in commercial and multifamily real estate markets including prior leadership roles at Lendlease, CBRE, Newmark and Tishman Speyer, WindWave Real Estate operates under JWC Capital, Inc. and was active at least through mid‑2025 The company focuses on investing in, developing and advising on multifamily housing, office and targeted sector projects. It has delivered more than $1.2 billion in realized profit from high‑return sustainable and community‑impacting projects

Principals at WindWave Real Estate

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WindWave Real Estate's project portfolio

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Markets and themes

Markets WindWave Real Estate operates in

  • Chicago, Illinois

Investment themes at WindWave Real Estate

  • Condominiums
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Multifamily - Value-Add
  • Office-to-Residential
  • Urban Office

Capabilities

  • Custom Homes
  • High-Rise
  • Luxury
  • Site Development
  • Sustainability
  • Technology-forward
  • Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about WindWave Real Estate

What does WindWave Real Estate do?
WindWave Real Estate is a Chicago‑based firm led by Jonathon W.
Where is WindWave Real Estate based?
WindWave Real Estate is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
What markets does WindWave Real Estate operate in?
WindWave Real Estate is active in Chicago, Illinois.
How many employees does WindWave Real Estate have?
WindWave Real Estate has 2–10 employees.
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WindWave Real Estate at a glance

Tier
Emerging
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
2–10
Units owned
<1,000
Units managed
<1,000
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
1
Principals
1

Contact WindWave Real Estate

Chicago, IL
windwavere.com