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What's It Actually Like to Live in Marysville, Ohio?

Marysville anchors Union County as one of the fastest-appreciating housing markets in the region, driven partly by Honda of America Manufacturing's stable presence. Here's an honest look at the schools, housing costs, and who actually fits best here.

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Intel's New Albany Fab and Central Ohio Real Estate

Intel's Ohio One semiconductor campus in New Albany is driving measurable housing demand across the east-side Franklin County and Licking County corridors, pushing New Albany's median sale price to $600,000 and compressing inventory as owner-occupants, construction workers, and investors all compete for the same homes.

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Ohio Wesleyan Is Installing 10,400 Solar Panels: What It Means for Delaware

Ohio Wesleyan University is installing more than 10,400 solar panels across its Delaware campus. When complete, the system is projected to generate 8.2 million kilowatt-hours annually and cut carbon emissions associated with campus electricity use by about 82%. Here's what the project includes and why it matters beyond campus.

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Columbus Zone In Phase Two Adds 9 New Districts Affecting 43% of the City

Columbus's Zone In Phase Two, released August 2026, proposes rezoning roughly 43% of the city across nine new mixed-use, campus, and industrial districts. For homeowners and investors, the biggest changes are reduced parking minimums, new ADU rights, and expanded mixed-use corridors from Downtown to the Ohio State campus area.

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Downtown Powell Is Looking for Its Next Restaurant: Why This Small Building Matters to a Growing City

Downtown Powell could soon welcome another restaurant as the Powell Development Corporation works to fill a downtown property. Here's why the search is about more than one vacant building and what Powell's growing dining scene says about the community's next chapter.

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What's It Actually Like to Live in Granville, Ohio?

Granville pairs a genuinely historic downtown with Denison University's 900-acre campus, and it's consistently one of Central Ohio's more expensive small markets. Here's an honest look at the schools, housing costs, and who actually fits best here.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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