THE WEEKLY REVIEW | January 9, 2026

Keeping up with CRE trends is as easy as 1-2-3 with our weekly piece! The Weekly Review is a new blog series that will be released every Friday. The market is constantly growing and adapting to new ventures and ideas, and our goal is to provide up-to-date information into what is happening in both the Columbus and U.S. markets, as well as the commercial real estate industry as a whole. As stories evolve, the Weekly Review will continue to follow along and update our clients and community.

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Industrial - Out-of-State Company Buys Rickenbacker-Area Warehouse for $40M

“An out-of-state logistics and warehousing company recently purchased a warehouse near Rickenbacker International Airport and the Anduril site. The 324,000-square-foot facility at 4450 S. Hamilton Road in Groveport sold last week for $40.9 million, according to Franklin County property records.”

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Office - Fortune 500 Insurance Company Expands in Columbus with New Easton Office

“A Fortune 500 insurance company is expanding in Columbus with a new office at Easton Town Center. The Hartford Insurance Group Inc. (NYSE: HIG) has opened what it describes as a "technology hub" at 4131 Worth Ave. The hub will hold approximately 75 employees focused on AI, cloud architecture and technology transformation, according to a press release. The workforce will be comprised of new hires and employees who have worked remotely in the region.”

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Downtown - Plans for Estrella Tower Resubmitted to Downtown Commission

“Plans for the 24-story mixed-use tower on East Rich Street were resubmitted to the Downtown Commission, showing a cut in residential units since the last proposal. Bluestone Brothers, in partnership with architect Berardi Partners, had submitted plans in 2025 to demolish four buildings across 175-199 E. Rich St. in order to construct a high-rise called Estrella Tower.”