Midwest

A multifamily shortage? New study promises at least some relief

States across the Midwest, and the country, have long dealt with a lack of affordable housing. And a study from the National Multifamily Housing Council…

A flight to quality and the hope that conversions bring: U.S. office market remains in flux

The flight to quality? In the office sector, it’s more than a group of buzzwords. It’s reality. A growing number of companies are seeking less…

One sought-after office amenity? Being friendly to the environment

Amenities have become more important for the owners of office buildings as they attempt to attract tenants in what has become an increasingly challenging sector.…

Are hackers outsmarting your intelligent building?

Today’s building system technologies bring many benefits in terms of improved energy efficiency, sustainability, and improved occupant experience. But these systems also introduce new vulnerabilities…

Fastest-growing cities in the U.S.? They’re not in the Midwest

If you're looking for a boomtown, a city in which the population is growing fast? Look to the West and South. Don't look in the…

A haven for single men? It’s Minneapolis (Cincinnati and Detroit aren’t bad, either.)

All the single men? They should be living in Minneapolis.

The hotelization of the office: With sector still in flux, property management remains a key tool for attracting tenants, bringing employees back

No commercial sector has been hit harder by the fallout from the COVID pandemic than office. The work-from-home movement that started during the pandemic continues…