Columbus Real Estate Blog, Page 16
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.
Selling a Home with Solar Panels in Columbus Ohio
Solar panels can add $10K-$25K to your Columbus home's value, if owned and documented. Learn how to avoid lease pitfalls and price it right in Central Ohio.
December 31, 2025Columbus Home Buyers: What You Overpay For vs. Real Value
Columbus buyers overpay for trendy finishes while missing what holds value. Learn what to skip and what to stretch for in Central Ohio's current market.
December 31, 2025Median Home Prices by Columbus Neighborhood
Columbus home prices by neighborhood run $195K to $457K. Median price and price per square foot for the areas people actually shop, with the data.
December 23, 2025Homes for Sale Under $300K in Columbus, Ohio: Where to Look
Where Columbus homes under $300K still exist in 2026, which neighborhoods hold that inventory, and why new builds under $300K have nearly disappeared.
December 23, 2025Columbus Ohio Investment Property: Cash Flow Neighborhoods Guide
Columbus Ohio investment property yields, cap rates, and BRRRR-friendly submarkets. Submarket-by-submarket numbers for Central Ohio buy-and-hold investors.
December 22, 2025Columbus Ohio Housing Market 2025 Guide
Columbus Ohio housing market 2025: median prices near $289K, inventory up 25%, and what Central Ohio buyers and sellers must know to win this year.
December 22, 2025Median Price and Inventory: Columbus, December 2025
Columbus median sale price near $325K in December 2025, inventory up 19 percent, homes sitting 40 to 50 days. The full month of data and what shifted.
December 22, 2025Columbus Ohio Neighborhoods Ranked by Home Price
Columbus neighborhoods compared by median home price: German Village to North Linden, with late-2025 market data and what each area actually delivers.
December 22, 2025How to Sell Your House Faster in Columbus, Ohio (10 Tips)
Sell your home faster in Columbus, Ohio with these 10 tactics: smart day-one pricing, prep shortcuts, and showing strategy for Central Ohio sellers.
December 22, 2025Ohio Mortgage Rates 2025: What Buyers Need to Know
Ohio mortgage rates hovered mid-6% in 2025. Learn how OHFA programs, down payment grants, and rate lock strategy can cut your Columbus-area home costs.
December 22, 2025Rent vs Buy Columbus Ohio: 2025 Cost Comparison
Columbus rent vs. buy in 2025: see the real monthly cost gap, price-to-rent ratio of 18.2, and when buying beats renting in Central Ohio.
December 22, 2025How Do Property Taxes Work With a Mortgage in Ohio?
Ohio property taxes run 1.3 to 1.4 percent of value and get paid through escrow. What that adds to a Central Ohio payment, with the real monthly math.
November 22, 2025