Midwest

Why the ‘Slow Midwest’ Story Is Outdated

BAM Cos. Founder & CEO Ivan Barratt evaluates the underdog markets that are winning the multifamily race.

exterior of senior housing living facility in Pennsylvania.

Bain Capital JV Sells Senior Housing Collection

The properties include assisted living and memory care arrangements.

A rendering of Garden Station, a mixed-use development in west suburban Villa Park, Ill

Hawthorne World Moves Forward With Nation’s Largest Net-Zero Mixed-Use Development

The project had cleared several recent financing and regulatory hurdles.

Tall buildings make up the skyline of Chicago. The scene shows a mix of architecture against a clear blue sky on a sunny day. The urban area has both new and old structures.

Chicago Multifamily Report – June 2026

The market retains its Midwestern advantage.

A photo of Noble 2500, a 117-unit, 243-bed community serving the University of Texas at Austin. Student Quarters had acquired the property February of this year. Image courtesy of Student Quarters

Scion to Acquire Student Quarters’ $1.5B Operating Platform

The deal will add 29 student housing assets to The Scion Group’s national platform.

Exterior rendering of Hub Champaign Green Street, a student housing project in Champaign, Ill.

Core Spaces to Develop 3 Chicago Communities

Completion is scheduled between 2028 and 2031.

Aerial view of downtown St Louis, featuring the Gateway Arch

St. Louis Multifamily Report – May 2026

Fundamentals are sturdy despite heavy supply.

A rendering of The Republic, a planned mixed-use development in Evansville, Ind.

Goodin Development JV Unveils Southern Indiana Mixed-Use Development

Project partners include the local city government and the Indiana Economic Development Corp.