Buying a Home With a Septic System or Private Well in Central Ohio: What to Check First
Many Central Ohio homes rely on a septic system or private well. Learn how to read Ohio's disclosure form, what local health districts inspect, which water tests are suggested, and which questions to ask before you buy.
Housing Trends in Westerville and New Developments to Watch
Westerville is renovating City Hall, preparing an 88-acre site, and weighing a proposed mixed-use project near Uptown. See what is confirmed, what is still a proposal, and how relocating and rightsizing buyers can read it.
Ohio Women's Monument Unveiled at the Statehouse: A New Downtown Columbus Landmark
A monument honoring generations of Ohio women has been unveiled on the Statehouse's South Plaza in downtown Columbus. Learn what it is, who created it, and why new landmarks are worth a visit when you are getting to know the city.
What's It Actually Like to Live in Hilliard, Ohio?
Hilliard, in western Franklin County, pairs a historic core and downtown Station Park with a six-month median sold price near $440,000. Here is an honest look at its history, lifestyle, housing market and the tradeoffs to weigh before you buy.
What to Check Before You Settle on a Lewis Center Neighborhood
A Lewis Center mailing address can sit inside different townships, school attendance areas and taxing districts. Learn how to verify each by address, see current market numbers, and use a simple checklist before you settle on a neighborhood.
Ohio State's New ASL Major: What It Means for Central Ohio's Deaf Community
Ohio State launched an undergraduate American Sign Language major in 2026, with Deaf history and culture taught alongside the language. See what the program covers, the numbers behind it, and why it matters in Central Ohio.
Boo at the Zoo 2026: Your Last Weekend at the Columbus Zoo, October 24–25
The Columbus Zoo's Boo at the Zoo wraps up this weekend, October 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is included with general zoo admission. See what is new this year, what to expect, and how to plan the day.
Columbus's Seller Market Rewards Right-Priced Homes: What the Fall 2026 Numbers Say
Central Ohio has about 2.4 months of supply, which leans toward sellers, but inventory is up and homes average about 97% of original list price. See what the fall 2026 numbers mean for pricing, preparation and negotiation.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship Surprises an Ohio Teen With a $10,000 Scholarship
At the 20th Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship, Nationwide surprised 18-year-old Reese Shirey of Baltimore, Ohio with a $10,000 scholarship. Here's the story, and how the tournament has raised nearly $33 million for pediatric cancer care.
How to Respond When a Buyer's Inspection Comes Back With a Repair List
A repair list after the buyer's inspection isn't a deal-breaker. Here's how to sort the items, choose between repairs, a credit, or a price change, and keep the sale on track, including if you've already moved away.
Selling a Home in Westerville: How Custom Marketing Helps Your Listing Stand Out
Westerville homes have recently reached contract in a median of nine days in one data set, but every home is different. See what a custom marketing plan includes, how to price with local data, and how to present what makes your home worth a look.
Why Dawes Arboretum Is Central Ohio's Early Fall Color Pick
Dawes Arboretum in Newark was ABC6's top early-season pick for fall color because its plant diversity puts more trees in color sooner. Here's why, what to see, and how to plan a visit.
What to Check Before Buying in an HOA or Condo Community in Central Ohio
Ohio requires HOA budgets to include adequate reserves unless owners waive them, but it doesn't mandate a standard resale packet for buyers. Here's what to request, what to look for, and how to protect yourself in your contract.
Selling a Columbus Home for Less Than You Owe: Your Options and What to Ask First
If your home may sell for less than your mortgage balance, you have options beyond waiting. Learn how a short sale works, what to ask your lender, how forgiven debt can be taxed in 2026, and why professional advice matters.
Where to See Fall Color in Central Ohio: A Region-by-Region Guide
Central Ohio's fall color was early and patchy as of October 2, with ODNR forecasting peak in mid-to-late October. Here's where to look, direction by direction, and how to time your trip.
How Ohio Property Taxes Actually Work, and What the 2026 Update Means
Ohio taxes 35% of a home's appraised value at local voted rates, and Franklin County's 2026 update, averaging about 9% for homes, affects 2027 bills. Here's how the system works and how to use it when comparing homes.
Columbus Jobs Are Growing Faster Than Almost Anywhere Else: Where Relocating Buyers Should Look
Columbus ranks among the nation's fastest-growing large metros for jobs, and Licking County led the country in one recent measure. Here is what the numbers say, where they differ, and how relocating buyers can use them to choose where to live.
Columbus City Schools Approves 2027 Employee Health Plan With an 8% Premium Cap
Columbus City Schools' Joint Insurance Committee unanimously approved a 2027 employee health plan with an 8% premium cap after teachers warned costs could more than double. Here's what was reported, and how to use school news in a home search.
What's It Actually Like to Live in Lancaster, Ohio?
Lancaster, the Fairfield County seat about 31 miles from downtown Columbus, offers a historic downtown, Hocking Hills access, and sale prices well below most Columbus suburbs. Here's an honest look at the lifestyle, the commute, and the cost.
Military Relocation Tips for Columbus, Ohio: Buying a Home on PCS Orders
Moving to Columbus on PCS orders? Learn how to start the home search early, what a VA loan offers, how Columbus and Central Ohio are selling right now, and which Ohio tax benefits to confirm before you buy.