The Fall Exterior Reset Buyers Notice Before Winter Hits
A weekend spent cleaning gutters, clearing early leaf debris, and touching up exterior details costs little to nothing and protects a home's curb appeal through the season buyers are most likely to notice small deferred maintenance before it becomes a bigger problem.
Underwater on Your Mortgage in Columbus: Options
Columbus-area homeowners who owe more than their home is worth can still sell, pursue a short sale, or accept a cash-buyer offer, but each path requires lender coordination and a realistic read on your equity. Central Ohio prices are still appreciating in 2026, which helps some tight-equity owners exit without a shortfall.
Two Orange Township Levies Are Headed to the Ballot: What Homeowners Should Know
Orange Township voters will see two levy issues headed to the ballot. Here's what homeowners should know about township levies, how local services are funded, the fire levy already approved in 2026, and why understanding the actual household cost matters before voting.
Your Central Ohio Guide to Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend, September 5 through 7, marks the unofficial end of Central Ohio's summer season, with several outdoor pools closing for the year and the Columbus Greek Festival and CBUS Soul Fest both wrapping up downtown. Here's what's closing, what's open, and what's happening.
Renovate or Sell As-Is in Columbus Ohio 2026
In Columbus's 2026 market, modest cosmetic updates, fresh paint, flooring, and minor kitchen or bath refreshes, typically help sellers compete as inventory rises. Full gut renovations rarely recoup their cost. Whether to renovate depends on your home's condition, price point, and how quickly you need to sell.
Fire Closes Freeman’s Farm in Genoa Township, But the Historic Barn Was Spared
A late-night fire destroyed a storage building at Freeman's Farm in Genoa Township, forcing the historic property to temporarily close. Thankfully, no one was injured and the farm's historic barn was spared. Here's what happened and why preserving this nearly 44-acre piece of Delaware County history matters.
The Columbus Greek Festival Caps Off This Week's Labor Day Weekend
The 53rd annual Columbus Greek Festival runs Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with admission at $5 per day or $10 for the weekend, kids 12 and under free. Here's what to know before you go.
Is Columbus Still a Seller's Market in 2026?
Columbus and Central Ohio remain a seller's market in 2026, but it's loosening. Prices are still holding and rising modestly, yet inventory has climbed and days on market have stretched, meaning sellers still have leverage, but the automatic bidding-war conditions of 2021–2023 are gone.
Why the Sale of a Sunbury Hotel Says Something Bigger About Delaware County Growth
A 60-room Hampton Inn in Sunbury has changed hands, but the bigger story may be why investors are putting money into this part of Central Ohio. From I-71 and Tanger Outlets to Delaware County growth and major regional development, this hotel sale offers another clue about where Sunbury is headed.
What's It Actually Like to Live in Reynoldsburg, Ohio?
Reynoldsburg is officially the "Birthplace of the Tomato" and home to the most diverse school district in Ohio. Here's an honest, detailed look at the schools, housing costs, and who actually fits best in this genuinely affordable east Columbus community.
Sunbury OH Real Estate: What Buyers Need to Know
Sunbury, Ohio offers buyers a rare combination of small-town character, Delaware County location, and a planned I-71 interchange that could reshape long-term value. With a median sale price around $542,700 and 48 median days on market as of August 2026, it's a market worth understanding before you move.
CAN THE GOVERNMENT LOWER YOUR MORTGAGE RATE?
Everyone wants to know when mortgage rates will finally come down, but can the government actually make that happen? There are tools that can influence rates, but mortgage rates are tied to much more than one decision from Washington or the Federal Reserve. Here’s what homebuyers should understand before putting their plans on hold.
Why Central Ohio's Healthcare System Is a Genuine Reason to Move Here
Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center just marked its 34th consecutive year on U.S. News's Best Hospitals list, while Nationwide Children's Hospital remains on the national Honor Roll. Here's an honest look at why the region's healthcare access is genuinely strong.
Luxury Living in Powell and Dublin, Ohio
Powell and Dublin are Central Ohio's top luxury submarkets, with median sale prices of $555,000 and $597,500 respectively as of August 2026. Both communities offer master-planned neighborhoods, extensive amenities, and strong school systems that consistently attract high-income buyers seeking upscale suburban living near Columbus.
Would You Spend 31 Days Renovating One of Ohio’s Most Haunted Houses?
One of Ohio's most notoriously haunted homes is getting an HGTV makeover. Six designers will spend 31 days living and renovating inside Fremont's Bihl Manor while competing for $50,000. But behind the ghost stories is an incredible Ohio real estate and preservation story.
The Living Room Reset That Makes a House Feel Like a Home
A weekend spent rearranging furniture, clearing surfaces, and swapping in warmer lighting costs little to nothing and consistently changes how buyers experience the room that anchors their first impression. Here's how to reset the space that shapes everything else in the house.
OSU's Growth and Columbus Neighborhoods
Ohio State University's multi-billion-dollar expansion is driving new housing development, rising demand, and increased buyer interest across Columbus neighborhoods from the University District to the Northwest Side. OSU's Framework 3.0 plan and projects like OSU East signal sustained real estate momentum in Central Ohio through the late 2020s and beyond.
Buc-ee’s Came to Ohio With a Bang. Now a Beaver Logo Lawsuit Has Ohioans Fired Up
Buc-ee’s arrived in Ohio to huge crowds and plenty of excitement. Now the Texas travel-center giant is facing backlash after suing Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek over its cartoon beaver logo. Here's what happened, why Ohioans are rallying around the local business, and what this fight says about branding and community loyalty.
Apple Picking Season Kicks Off in Central Ohio This Week
Apple picking season is ramping up across Central Ohio this week, with Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala, a fourth-generation, 800-acre orchard operating since 1919, opening more U-pick varieties alongside Branstool Orchards and CherryHawk Farm. Here's where to go and what to expect.
Honda/LG Battery Plant: Delaware, Ohio Real Estate Impact
The Honda/LG EV battery plant in Fayette County represents a $3.5 billion regional investment tied to 2,200 planned jobs, and while the plant sits 40 miles southwest of Columbus, Delaware County benefits through broader income growth, construction employment, and long-term housing demand from Central Ohio's expanding manufacturing economy.