Research

Columbus Population Growth Outpaces National Average

April 15, 2024

Forget the coasts! The Midwest is experiencing a resurgence, fueled by affordable living, a return of manufacturing jobs, and a thriving quality of life. Cities like Des Moines, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota are booming, attracting families, young professionals, and retirees seeking a stable and enriching place to call home.

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Cincinnati Leads Nationwide Multifamily Rent Growth

November 30, 2023

Cincinnati has emerged as one of the leading nationwide markets for rent growth — not just in the Midwest, but in the entire country. Louisville, Kentucky, was also a strong performer. Rents in Louisville and Cincinnati grew be about 3.1% and 3.4%, respectively, as of the third quarter and these two markets ranked among the…

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Residential Conversions Lead to Healthy Downtown Cincinnati Office Fundamentals

November 25, 2023

Not long ago, cities across the Midwest were suffering from disinvestment and a dearth of downtown growth.  These cities became known as “donut hole” cities due to population centers that moved from the downtown core to outer-ring suburbs. The downtown cores of these cities were somewhat busy during the day, but virtually abandoned after 5pm…

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