Buy Now in Powell, Lewis Center, and Orange Township Before Wages Catch Up?
Powell, Lewis Center, and Orange Township prices are already running well above the Columbus regional median, and major job investments from Intel and Honda-LG are adding high-wage workers to the commuting shed. Waiting for affordability to improve carries real risk in a market where supply is still historically low.
Reedcrest Real Estate in Upper Arlington: What the Data Really Shows
Reedcrest-specific housing data is limited, but Upper Arlington’s August 2026 market provides important context for buyers and sellers considering this smaller neighborhood.
Grandview Heights Kicks Off Fall This Week
The Grandview Heights Fall Fest runs Tuesday, September 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wyman Woods Park, marking the first official day of fall with free family activities, food trucks, and local vendors. Here's what to know before you go.
How Much Cash Columbus Buyers Actually Need at Closing
Buying a home in Columbus or Central Ohio requires cash for more than just a down payment, you'll also need funds for closing costs, prepaids, inspections, and possibly the real property conveyance fee. The exact total depends on your loan type, purchase price, and what you negotiate with the seller.
Powell Approves Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Powell’s new Hometown Heroes program will place banners honoring veterans and active-duty service members on 43 utility poles throughout downtown.
Selling Your Central Ohio Home From Out of State: What Actually Matters
Ohio law permits remote online notarization, meaning sellers can complete a closing without returning in person, but the real key to a smooth out-of-state sale is choosing an agent who genuinely functions as your eyes and ears on the ground.
What It Really Costs to Sell a House in Columbus Ohio
Selling a home in Columbus and Central Ohio involves several cost categories beyond agent fees: Ohio's real property conveyance fee, title company charges, owner's title insurance, property tax prorations, and prep expenses. The exact total depends on your sale price, county, contract terms, and how much you invest getting the home market-ready.
Clear Creek Metro Park: A Wild Ohio Escape Near Columbus
Clear Creek Metro Park offers 5,470 acres of sandstone cliffs, wooded ravines, fishing areas and rugged hiking trails less than an hour from Columbus.
Downsizing in Central Ohio: What to Actually Look For in Your Next Home
Beyond simply choosing fewer square feet, the details that actually determine whether a downsized home works long-term are the single-story layout, real storage, and proximity to the people and places that matter most. Here's a genuine checklist.
Stage Your Columbus Home for a Fast Relocation Sale
Staging your Columbus home before a relocation sale reduces days on market and strengthens offers. Focus on the living room, kitchen, primary bedroom, and curb appeal. According to NAR's 2025 data, nearly 30% of agents saw staged homes receive 1–10% higher offers than comparable unstaged properties.
What to Know About Today's Central Ohio Market If You're Moving Here
Central Ohio's inventory sits at its highest level in over a decade, giving buyers moving here from out of state or transitioning into a new kind of home genuinely more selection and negotiating room than in recent years.
Buy a Home in Westerville with a Local Realtor
Working with a Westerville Realtor gives buyers real-time local market data, Ohio-specific transaction knowledge, and neighborhood-level guidance that national portals can't replicate. In a market where homes sell in roughly 34 days and prices hit a $460,000 median, that local edge matters at every step.
This Former Ohio Jail Became a $400,000 Family Home
An 1847 jail in Perrysburg, Ohio, has found a buyer after more than 100 years with the same family. The unusual home still contains six original jail cells, a former infirmary, and a 250-pound door repurposed as a dining table.
Relocating to Central Ohio: What Out-of-State Buyers Actually Need to Know
Central Ohio's median home price sits well below the national average, and its patchwork of small, distinct municipalities means the "right neighborhood" question matters more here than in most relocation markets. Here's an honest guide for out-of-state buyers.
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.