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The Columbus Italian Festival Opens This Week

The Columbus Italian Festival opens Friday, October 9, at St. John the Baptist Church in Italian Village, with admission at $15, kids 12 and under free, kicking off three days of food, culture, and a Sunday parade.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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