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Tampa's real estate market is projected to be one of the hottest in the nation, with high demand and limited supply expected to drive property values higher. Now is the ideal time for buyers to enter the market due to less competition and for sellers to list their properties to capitalize on the increasing buyer activity in the coming months.
Worldpay Inc., a prominent payment processing company, is set to relocate its headquarters back to the Cincinnati area, promising to create 500 new jobs and generate $56 million in annual payroll. The new headquarters will be established at 8500 Governors Hill Drive in Symmes Township, a suburb where its predecessor, Vantiv, was based. Formed by the merger of Vantiv and London-based Worldpay in 2018, Worldpay processed $2 trillion in payment transactions last year. In addition to the new positions, the company will retain over 900 existing jobs with a total payroll of $93.7 million.
Ohio officials, including Governor Mike DeWine, have welcomed Worldpay's return, highlighting the state's robust financial technology sector. Worldpay, acquired by Fidelity National Information Services Inc. in 2019, is expected to become a standalone company once its sale to a private equity firm is completed in early 2024. Charles Drucker, former CEO of Vantiv and future CEO of Worldpay, cited Cincinnati's talent pool, quality of life, educational institutions, and direct flight connections as key factors in the decision to return.
Cincinnati holds the unfortunate title of having the nation's highest rent increases. Zillow reports a staggering 7.9% jump in rent from May 2022 to May 2023, surpassing even major coastal cities.
Experts point to a shortage of housing units as a key factor. While the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association claims they're not driving up prices, they acknowledge a significant demand exceeding supply. Tenant advocates argue for local solutions to address this growing affordability crisis.
Cincinnati claims the top spot in Ohio for best places to live! U.S. News & World Report ranked the Queen City at number 50 nationally, praising its affordability, strong job market, and high quality of life.
This achievement follows other recent accolades for Cincinnati, including best city for recent college grads and best college location in Ohio. The city's excellent schools, Fortune 500 companies, vibrant cultural scene, and professional sports teams all contribute to its growing appeal.