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Across the Columbus metro
Grove City, Columbus Add 240 Affordable Assisted Living Units
Evergreen Real Estate Group broke ground on 240 units of affordable senior housing in Grove City and Columbus, funded by $74 million in OHFA-approved bonds.
Columbus Rental Due Diligence Starts Before The Tour
Use Columbus rental due diligence before paying fees or signing a lease by checking ownership, code context, lease terms, campus rules, and maintenance.
Columbus Buyer Price Bands Need Monthly-Cost Checks
Use Columbus buyer price bands as a due-diligence tool, not a promise of available homes, by checking payment, records, permits, and substitutes.
959,579-SF Spec Warehouse Breaks Ground in Columbus's Rickenbacker Area
A partnership broke ground on a 959,579-square-foot speculative warehouse in Columbus's Rickenbacker area, due in early 2027 with no tenant signed and a 15-year tax break.
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