The stalemate between resilient household formation and a steady flow of new multifamily deliveries kept the national DOM unchanged.2.

Biotech and Life Sciences are also on the leading edge of many major breakthroughs such as Advanced Gene Editing, mRNA Vaccines, 3D Bioprinting, Cell Therapy, Microbiome Engineering, AI-Designed Drugs & Protein Folding, and Biomanufacturing.These employers are likely to continue to stay in the area for the proximity to Washington D.C. for regulation influence, proximity to the NIH in Bethesda, proximity to other firms in their industry to collaborate, and the large administrative and HR issues that would arise from trying to relocate headquarter or large campus offices since such a large number of employees have already planted roots in the area.

Your outlook balances realism with resilience.

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the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the next best is today. 

From a young age, my parents planted the seed of entrepreneurship in me.

As industry research confirms, profit-oriented, professionally managed properties are proving far more resilient, while passive, “set-it-and-forget-it” hosts are facing mounting challenges.

Your background resonates, especially the connection between real estate and resilience.

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The median sales price climbed 4.5% year-over-year to $350,000, and year-to-date pricing up 2.8% .Rent growth remains strong too: Columbus recorded annual rent gains near 3–4% in 2024 and continued rent growth is expected through 2025, outpacing national averages .Vacancy is tight—just 4.1%, well below the national rate of 6.8%—making the rental market particularly resilient .With inventory increasing but demand still strong, Columbus offers both appreciation potential and healthy rental yield.