Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Two Property Managers Indicted in 14 Days: What It Reveals About Cincinnati's Housing Oversight Cincinnati's housing debate usually focuses on supply. These cases reveal another challenge: whether tenants can trust the systems already in place. This is especially concerning in light of recent rent theft incidents. Bridgette Morris stole roughly $40,000 from Wallick Communities properties…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 30, 20260Comments

Western Hills Sports Mall building near West Price Hill ahead of proposed redevelopment

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Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

The old Western Hills Sports Mall property isn't coming back as a community asset. Instead, it's headed for redevelopment into yet another income-restricted apartment complex — and once again, the real burden will fall on West Price Hill residents, even though city maps try to pretend otherwise. In fact, the Western Hills Sports Mall redevelopment…

ByTodd ZinserApril 22, 20260Comments

Politics

Cincinnati $5M Real Property Reparations Motion Explained

What the Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Motion Directs On February 19, members of Cincinnati City Council introduced a motion directing the city administration to design a Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Program backed by an initial $5 million investment. The proposal is not a symbolic resolution. It outlines a specific housing-focused framework that would use public…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 28, 20260Comments

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Corporate Home Buying Ban: Trump Moves to Block Institutional Investors From Single-Family Homes

President Donald Trump says he is “immediately taking steps” toward implementing a ban on corporate home buying. This aims to stop large institutional investors from acquiring more single-family homes. The announcement, made public on Wednesday, is being framed as a direct response to housing affordability concerns. This is especially for younger families trying to buy…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 7, 20260Comments

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As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

Politics

Gloves Off at the Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Bowman vs. Pureval

Though they opened the evening with a handshake, it was clear from the first exchange that the gloves were off at Thursday night’s Cincinnati mayoral debate between Cory Bowman and incumbent Aftab Pureval. Moderated by Kevin Aldridge, the debate covered issues ranging from crime and policing to housing, taxation, and Cincinnati’s long-term economic future. Crime…