Columbus Real Estate Blog, Page 3
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.
Are New Construction Homes Usually Delayed in Columbus?
Most Columbus new builds slip. The causes split into 2 buckets and only one is the builder's fault. What actually delays a closing, and how to protect yours.
July 24, 2026 westervilleHow Much Does It Cost to Build a House in Columbus? The Real Math, Not One Number
Building in Columbus in 2026: per-square-foot ranges by builder tier, the four layers that stack on top of base price, and how to compare builders.
July 22, 2026 westervilleWho's the Best Realtor for Probate and Estate Sales in Columbus?
The best realtor for probate and estate sales in Columbus knows the three Ohio routes to sell an inherited house, the tax rules, and how to price it to sell.
July 21, 2026 westervilleColumbus Housing Market Check-In, July 2026: The June Numbers and What They Mean
Central Ohio June numbers: 3,100 closed sales, a $352,000 median, inventory up 7%, 2.2 months of supply. What that means if you are buying or selling.
July 21, 2026 westervilleEstate Sale vs Probate Sale: What's the Difference in Columbus?
Estate sale vs probate sale in Columbus: an estate sale moves the personal property, a probate sale moves the house itself. Here's what the difference costs you.
July 21, 2026 westervilleMy Parent Died: How to Sell an Inherited House in Columbus
Your parent died and you have to sell their house in Columbus. Here's the Ohio probate process, the three legal routes to sell, and what you'll owe in taxes.
July 21, 2026 dublinDublin Just Took Data Centers Off the Table Near Ballantrae. Here's What That Means for Home Values.
Dublin Council voted 5-2 on July 1 to rezone 370 acres and remove data centers from the West Innovation District. What the ID-6 district means if you own or are buying nearby.
July 20, 2026 westervilleIs New Construction Worth It in Columbus? A Third-Generation Construction Guy Answers
Is new construction worth it in Columbus? When the math favors a new build, when resale wins, why the sticker is never the all-in price, and whether new builds really run late.
July 20, 2026 ColumbusCan You Still Buy a House in Columbus Before School Starts?
School starts August 18 in Westerville, August 20 in Dublin and Columbus. Here's the honest closing math on whether you can still buy a house in Columbus in time.
July 17, 2026 ColumbusDo You Need an Inspection on New Construction in Ohio?
New construction still fails inspections. What inspectors find on Columbus new builds, when to schedule before the 1 year warranty closes, and who pays.
July 15, 2026 bexleyBest Realtor in Bexley, Ohio: Hiring for a City That Prices Like No Other Suburb
The best realtor in Bexley, Ohio prices a separate city with century-old housing stock by the block. Start with the number that defines it: $266 per square foot.
July 13, 2026 galenaBest Realtor in Galena, Ohio: Knowing Which Galena You Are Actually Buying
The best realtor in Galena, Ohio tells you which Galena an address is in and which school district it feeds, before the $600K listings pull you in. Here is why that matters.
July 13, 2026