Why Pricing Right the First Day Sells Your Central Ohio Home
In Central Ohio's 2026 market, homes priced accurately from day one sell faster and closer to full asking price. Overpriced listings sit longer, accumulate price cuts, and often net less than a correctly priced home would have from the start. Strategic pricing beats testing the market every time.
The Little Brown Jug Turns 81: How One Race Put Delaware, Ohio, on the World Stage
The first Little Brown Jug brought roughly 27,000 people to Delaware in 1946. Eighty years later, the race remains a Central Ohio tradition with an international reputation.
The Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival Caps Off This Week
The 9th annual Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival runs Friday, September 25, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at The Yard at Easton Town Center, with mac and cheese samples from Central Ohio restaurants and live entertainment benefiting a local cancer program. Here's what to know before you go.
Ohio State's Growth and Columbus Real Estate
Ohio State University's record enrollment, 67,255 students as of Autumn 2025, creates sustained housing demand near campus and ripple effects across Central Ohio suburbs. Buyers face layered competition from investors and owner-occupants, while sellers near campus can market to a wider pool. A local agent helps you position correctly for both.
There’s an $850,000 “Hobbit House” for Sale in Ohio — and Yes, You Mow the Roof
An $850,000 “Hobbit House” in Huron, Ohio, is going viral — and this one really is built into the earth. Take a look at the nearly eight-acre riverfront property, its grass-covered roof, and why unusual homes like this create an interesting real estate challenge.
The Best Time of Year to List Your Home in Central Ohio
Central Ohio's median sales price has swung by roughly 8% between the June peak and December low in recent years, and timing a listing around that pattern can meaningfully change your final sale price and how long your home sits on the market.
What Sellers in Columbus Actually Net at Closing
Your net proceeds equal your sale price minus your mortgage payoff, the Franklin County conveyance fee, title company fees, prorated property taxes, and any seller credits. Every line is negotiable or statutory, a personalized net sheet from your agent is the only way to know your real number.
Olentangy Students Are Helping Central Ohio Families Lower Their Energy Bills
Four Olentangy Liberty students turned concerns about rising utility costs into action, distributing 200 practical energy-saving kits to Delaware County families.
Rent vs. Buy: What Actually Makes Sense in Central Ohio Right Now
With average Columbus rent around $1,366 a month and median home prices near $304,000, the rent-versus-buy math in Central Ohio genuinely depends on how long you plan to stay, not just which monthly number looks smaller.
Seller vs. Buyer Closing Costs in Central Ohio
In a Central Ohio home sale, sellers typically pay the conveyance fee, owner's title insurance, deed prep, and brokerage fees, while buyers cover loan costs, the lender's title policy, and prepaids. Most of these are negotiable in the purchase contract, only the rate itself is set by law.
Ohio Open Doors Is Unlocking Places Around Columbus You Normally Cannot Explore
Ohio Open Doors is offering free access to historic buildings, museums, archives, and hidden spaces around Columbus through September 20.
What's Changing for Central Ohio Rental Property Owners Right Now
Columbus's new Rental Registry, passed in April 2026, introduces compliance requirements for every residential rental in the city. Here's an honest, current look at what's changed and what the rental numbers actually look like right now.
Franklin County Real Property Conveyance Fee Explained
Franklin County charges $3 per $1,000 of sale price as its real property conveyance fee, plus a $0.50 transfer fee per parcel. Sellers with an active homestead exemption pay a reduced rate of $1 per $1,000. Your title company calculates, collects, and submits the fee to the Franklin County Auditor at closing.
Columbus Is Growing Faster Than Its Rulebook — Here's What's Changing
Columbus is in the middle of two enormous, connected stories: a citywide zoning rewrite that touches nearly half the city's parcels, and a wave of billion-dollar projects pulling in tens of thousands of jobs. Here's how the two are colliding — and what it means if you live here.
What's It Actually Like to Live in Sunbury, Ohio?
Sunbury's population has grown more than 200% since 2000, making it one of the fastest-growing communities in Ohio, and it pairs a walkable historic downtown square with the highly regarded Big Walnut Local School District. Here's an honest look at what fits here.
Rightsizing in Lewis Center: Find Your Perfect Fit
Rightsizing in Lewis Center means trading square footage you no longer need for a home that fits your actual life, whether that's a smaller single-family, a patio home, or a condo. With median sale prices near $548K and smaller homes appreciating fast, the process takes careful planning and local market knowledge.
Parking in Downtown Powell Is About to Get Easier: 50 New Public Spaces Are Coming
Finding a place to park in downtown Powell could soon get easier. City Council has approved a four-year agreement creating approximately 50 public spaces on East Olentangy Street, while an even larger parking project is on the way.
Columbus Oktoberfest Opens This Week
Schmidt's Columbus Oktoberfest runs September 11 through 13 at the Ohio Expo Center, with free admission, three stages of German music, and more than 100 arts, crafts, and commercial vendors, capping off a tradition running for more than 55 years. Here's what to know before you go.
Downtown Columbus: New Developments & Real Estate
Downtown Columbus is in the middle of a major transformation in 2026, with projects like the Merchant Building, The Peninsula, and multiple office-to-residential conversions adding hundreds of new units. For buyers and investors, the key is understanding which sub-areas are gaining the most momentum and how incoming supply affects pricing and long-term value.
Travis Kelce Bought a $5.35 Million Lakefront Ohio Estate. Maybe You Really Can Go Home Again.
Travis Kelce has purchased a $5.35 million historic lakefront estate in Bratenahl, Ohio, just miles from where he grew up. Beyond the celebrity headline, his homecoming offers some surprisingly relatable lessons about real estate, pricing and what really makes a place feel like home.