Columbus Real Estate Blog, Page 11
What I would tell you if you were sitting across the table. The local market, the move-up math, the things inspectors miss, and how to win the next house without overpaying.
Should You Sell First or Buy First in Central Ohio?
Sell first or buy first in Central Ohio comes down to 4 things: your equity, the rate you hold, your risk tolerance, and today's 90 day market clock.
June 22, 2026Westerville Home Pricing Strategy Spring 2026
Westerville home pricing in spring 2026: band-by-band comp strategy, overpricing risks, and what separates 7-day sales from 60-day sits in Central Ohio.
June 22, 2026 PowellDelaware County New Construction vs Resale: Cost Comparison
New builds in Powell and Lewis Center can beat resale on monthly payment. Here are the four costs Central Ohio buyers miss before signing.
June 19, 2026 Central OhioColumbus Physician Relocation: Suburbs, Commutes & Costs 2026
Relocating to Columbus as a physician? Compare commutes to Wexner and Nationwide Children's, suburb costs, and tax bills across Central Ohio.
June 19, 2026 Central Ohio6 Hidden Defects in Central Ohio Flipped Houses
Central Ohio flipped houses hide costly defects behind fresh paint. Learn the 6 tells buyers miss in Westerville, Dublin, Powell and Worthington.
June 17, 2026 Central OhioCentral Ohio Property Tax Appeal 2026: When and How to File
Central Ohio reappraisals are running 25-40% this cycle. Learn the March 31 deadline, free DTE Form 1 process, and when appealing your value is worth it.
June 16, 2026 New AlbanyCost to Join New Albany Country Club vs Tartan Fields (2026)
Neither club publishes fees. In 2026, 29 NACC homes sold at a $1,554,600 median, 9 in Tartan Fields at $1,124,999, and NACC taxes run about $3,600 a year more.
June 12, 2026 PowellPowell vs New Albany: What $600K Buys in 2026
Powell vs New Albany at $600K: MLS data on price per sqft, property taxes, and carry cost across 891 Central Ohio closings. See which market stretches your dollar.
June 10, 2026Westerville Ohio New Construction 2026: Builder Guide
New construction in Westerville Ohio in 2026: active builders, pricing from $450K to $1.5M+, and 5 questions to ask before you sign in Central Ohio.
June 10, 2026 Westerville3 Move-Up Mistakes Westerville Sellers Keep Making
Westerville move-up sellers lose $54K on average from three fixable mistakes. Central Ohio data shows what goes wrong with timing, bridge gaps, and pricing.
June 8, 2026 dublinHow Much Are Property Taxes in Dublin, Ohio? 2026 Rates by District
Dublin has seven tax districts across three counties, 49.60 to 69.76 mills. On a $510,000 home that is a $3,599 yearly spread. Here are all seven rates.
June 5, 2026Which Costs Less, Lewis Center or Powell, Ohio?
Lewis Center and Powell share the Olentangy district but not the tax bill. On a $650K home the yearly difference is real money. Both compared, with numbers.
June 5, 2026