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September 2016 Events in Central Ohio!

There are plenty of reasons to look forward to autumn in Central Ohio! Among them are the numerous community events taking place around the area. Enjoy the cooler weather and changing leaves as you explore...

Young Adults Lag Behind in Columbus Home Ownership

Columbus has seen a drop in home ownership among young adults, according to a study by ApartmentList.com, published in Columbus Business First. In the age group of 25 to 34 year-old adults, home ownership has...

Metro Columbus Distressed Home Inventory Falls

The sale of distressed properties in the Metro Columbus area has fallen to the lowest percentage of overall home sales since 2010, according to a report published in Columbus Business First. Distressed property sales, also...

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Columbus Home

So-called reality TV shows make home buying look easy. Every home is in mint condition, and the buyers do not appear to have any worries, other than finding the “perfect” house! In real life, buying...

Columbus Real Estate Market Activity Varies by Price

Metro Columbus real estate market conditions are varying widely, depending on the price range of the home. To give you some examples, we’re sharing highlights from a recent article in the Columbus Dispatch, along with...

Enjoy August 2016 Events in Central Ohio!

Back to school? Not yet! There’s still plenty of summer fun to enjoy in Central Ohio! Here’s a list of late-summer festivals and events taking place around Metro Columbus: July 29-30: Canal Winchester Blues and...

Home Sales Speed Up in Metro Columbus

Home buyers are out in force in Metro Columbus! During May 2016, Columbus homes spent an average of 44 days on the market before going under contract. This is 10 days shorter than May 2015....

Columbus Named as a Top City for Healthy Retirement

Columbus residents have no need to spend their golden years in a Sunbelt state, according to the August 2016 issue of Kiplinger magazine. Kiplinger ranked Columbus as one of the best large cities to retire...

Rent is Becoming Less Affordable in Metro Columbus

Rents are outpacing wages in Metro Columbus, according to a report published by Columbus Business First. The difference between rent increases and wage increases can be described as an “affordability gap.” While this gap has...

Columbus Named “Smart City” Winner, Earns $50 Million Grant

Columbus beat 78 competing U.S. cities in the Smart Cities Challenge, winning a $50 million grant from the U.S Department of Transportation and corporate partners. Sweetening the deal is an additional $90 million in pledges...