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October 31, 2025
Smaller office leases are becoming more prevalent in Columbus
The volume of new office leases in Columbus, Ohio, has stabilized over recent quarters, though new-to-market deals are skewing smaller as companies look to reduce overhead and improve flexibility.
October 29, 2025
WPG advances the unwinding of its retail holdings with Ohio mall sale
Washington Prime Group has sold off another mall, this one to a Georgia landlord whose specialty is redeveloping and reviving aged retail properties.
October 20, 2025
Construction costs have stabilized, but hotel developments still face challenges
The Lodging Conference took place at the picturesque JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge during the first full week of October. Despite ongoing challenges in the capital markets, conference attendees remained upbeat, noting recent large transactions as green shoots in the hospitality industry. Coincidentally, the conference venue was sold in a large portfolio deal earlier in the year, underscoring investor interest in trophy assets.
September 26, 2025
Apartment rents fall for third consecutive month in Columbus
Rent growth in Columbus, Ohio, fell for the third consecutive month as a wave of new projects pushes vacancy to the highest point in over two decades.
September 25, 2025
Chicago-area firm closes $250 million fund for industrial investments
A Chicago-area real estate firm has closed a $250 million fund to invest in industrial properties in its home market and throughout the central United States.
September 15, 2025
Only 3 Midwestern cities see room revenue go up
Through July, St. Louis, Chicago and Columbus significantly outperformed their Midwestern counterparts when comparing revenue per available room, or RevPAR.
September 8, 2025
Hims & Hers Health leases Columbus-area warehouse in one of market’s biggest deals this year
Hims & Hers Health signed a long-term lease for the warehouse at 9885 Innovation Campus Way in New Albany, Ohio, according to a regulatory filing by the telehealth firm.
September 3, 2025
More retailers seek Chapter 11 redo — but few survive
Bankruptcies aren’t turning out better the second time around for many retailers.
August 18, 2025
Hunt for data center space starts earlier and earlier even with $1 trillion set to pour in, JLL says
Developers could invest $1 trillion in North American data centers between now and 2030 after overall vacancy hit an all-time low despite a record amount of storage capacity.
August 14, 2025
Solar panel giant's distribution center trades in one of Columbus' largest industrial deals this year
A distribution center leased to one of the largest solar panel manufacturers in the country has traded hands in one of the priciest industrial deals in the Columbus, Ohio, market this year.
August 12, 2025
Pair of nonprofits sign joint lease in downtown Columbus
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio and Godman Guild Association jointly leased over 30,000 square feet in downtown Columbus, Ohio, allowing the two legacy nonprofit organizations to operate under one roof.
August 1, 2025
Top property sales recognized for Columbus
A prominent multifamily deal handled by Newmark and Matthew Newcomer and an industrial disposition arranged by JLL are among the top second-quarter property sales recognized by CoStar.
August 1, 2025
Top industrial leases recognized for Columbus
Prominent industrial leases signed by JBS Logistics, Ryder Logistics and O'Rourke Brothers negotiated by top dealmakers from JLL and EQT Real Estate are among the second-quarter industrial leases recognized by CoStar.
August 1, 2025
Top office leases recognized for Columbus
Prominent office leases signed by Upstart, AON and King Business Interiors negotiated by top dealmakers from JLL and CBRE are among the second-quarter office leases recognized by CoStar.
August 1, 2025
Top retail leases recognized for Columbus
Prominent retail leases signed by Match Point Pickleball Club, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and United Art & Education, negotiated by top dealmakers from CBRE, Carnegie Companies and Fortin & Company, are among the second-quarter retail leases recognized by CoStar.
July 30, 2025
CBL acquires four malls for $178.9 million as retail landlords upgrade their portfolios
CBL Properties has acquired a portfolio of four malls for $178.9 million as retail landlords accelerate their efforts to swap out noncore properties for better performers with growth potential.
July 28, 2025
O’Connor Capital gains full ownership of Ohio regional mall
O'Connor Capital Partners has acquired full ownership of Polaris Fashion Place, a 160-store super regional mall in Columbus, Ohio, as its former partner winds down business.
July 18, 2025
Industrial leasing in Columbus, Ohio, reaches highest level since 2023
Industrial leasing in Columbus, Ohio, has accelerated, pushing quarterly leasing to the highest level since 2023.
July 17, 2025
JBS Logistics signs lease for big warehouse in Ohio
JBS Logistics has leased a recently completed distribution center in suburban Columbus, Ohio, in the largest industrial deal in the area this year, according to CoStar data.
July 10, 2025
Hotel sales volume increases in the Midwest, led by Chicago, Indianapolis and Columbus
Hotel sales in the five-largest hotel markets in the Midwest have increased, trading at a faster pace than in the previous year. Through the first five months of 2024, hotel sales amounted to $348.5 million; through the same period in 2025, that figure rose to $381.2 million, or an uptick of 9.4%.

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