The Real Story Behind Delaware County's Oddest Road Names
Roads like 3 Bs and K Road, Hogback Road, and Vans Valley Road might sound random, but most trace back to real townships, farms, and 19th-century settlers, according to Delaware Source's research into county historical records.
Which Repairs Are Actually Worth Making Before You Sell
Not every repair recovers its cost at resale, and with inventory at its highest level in over a decade, buyers have genuine alternatives if a home shows deferred maintenance, making the right pre-listing repairs more important than in recent years.
Radon Testing in Central Ohio: What Buyers Should Know
Franklin County sits in the EPA's highest radon zone, and a high result is common. Here's how radon testing works during a Central Ohio home purchase, what the numbers mean, and how to handle it in your contract.
Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and Dunkin' Confirmed for Delaware's New $20M Shopping Center
Delaware City Council unanimously approved a zoning amendment on February 2, 2026, clearing the way for the $20 million Trailhead Crossings shopping center, with Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Dunkin', and Take 5 confirmed as initial tenants.
What to Expect From the Central Ohio Home Buying Process and Timeline
Ohio's home buying process follows its own specific sequence and typical timeline, generally 30 to 45 days from an accepted offer to closing, with attorney involvement and disclosure requirements that genuinely differ from other states.
Should You Give Up a Low Mortgage Rate to Move?
The 30-year mortgage rate hit 7.28% on October 1, 2026, the highest since late 2023. Here's how the lock-in effect works, when moving still makes sense for Central Ohio homeowners, and which options can soften the impact.
Target Is Coming to Delaware: What to Know About Trailhead Crossings
Target is confirmed for phase two of Delaware's Trailhead Crossings development, announced the same day phase one broke ground on Sunbury Road with seven confirmed businesses including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A.
How School District Boundaries Actually Affect Home Values in Central Ohio
Central Ohio's school district boundaries frequently cut across city limits and even individual streets, so two homes a few hundred feet apart can carry meaningfully different values and tax rates based purely on district.
The Circleville Pumpkin Show Opens This Week
The 119th Circleville Pumpkin Show runs October 21 through 24, with a new official Tuesday preview night, free admission, four stages, eight parades, and an America 250 focus on agriculture. Here's what to know before you go.
A Proposed Highway Could Run Through Delaware County's Farmland: What to Know
ODOT submitted its feasibility study for a proposed 18-mile connector between US 23 and I-71 to the Ohio Legislature, a project estimated to cost $857 million to $1.2 billion and running through generational farmland in three counties.
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.
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.
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.
How to Actually Evaluate a Central Ohio Neighborhood From Out of State
Evaluating a neighborhood you've never physically visited requires a different research process, one that leans on specific tools, targeted questions, and talking to people who actually live there rather than listing photos alone.
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.
Columbus Coffee Festival Returns: What to Know Before You Go
Coffee lovers, clear your calendar. The Columbus Coffee Festival returns October 3–4 with more than 40 coffee roasters and tea vendors, unlimited sampling during ticketed sessions, local makers, food trucks and more. Here's what to know before heading to Hilliard.
The Move-Up and Rightsizing Market in Central Ohio Right Now
Central Ohio's move-up buyers, trading a starter or mid-size home for something that better fits a changed stage of life, are finding genuinely more room to negotiate right now, with inventory at its highest level in over a decade.
How OSU's Expansion Is Reshaping Columbus Real Estate
Ohio State University's $1.5+ billion in active facility investments, combined with innovation district partnerships linking campus to downtown Columbus, is driving new housing demand, office development, and population growth across Central Ohio's real estate market.
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.
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.