Columbus Real Estate Blog, Page 4
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.
When Do You Pay Property Taxes on New Construction in Columbus?
Most Central Ohio new builds that closed in 2026 quote a tax bill from before the house existed. The bill for the house lands in year two, $457 a month higher.
August 28, 2026 GalenaNew Construction in Galena, Ohio: Is It Worth It vs Resale?
New construction in Galena closed at a median $525,970 in 2026 against $687,450 for resale, and $216 per square foot against $250. Only ten are for sale.
August 27, 2026 GallowayNew Construction in Galloway, Ohio: Is It Worth It vs Resale?
New construction in Galloway runs $173 per square foot against $211 for resale, an 18 percent discount. At equal size that is about $84,543 less.
August 27, 2026 HilliardNew Construction in Hilliard, Ohio: Is It Worth It vs Resale?
New construction in Hilliard closed at $620,760 in 2026 against $385,000 for resale, but per square foot it was $226 against $229. The gap is size, not price.
August 27, 2026 Plain CityNew Construction in Plain City, Ohio: Is It Worth It vs Resale?
New construction in Plain City closed at $599,900 in 2026 against $585,000 for resale, $228 a foot against $230. Financing tips it to new by $334 a month.
August 27, 2026 PowellNew Construction in Powell, Ohio: Is It Worth It vs Resale?
New construction in Powell closed at a median $478,585 in 2026 against $549,900 for resale. It is cheaper per square foot too. This is why, and where the catch is.
August 27, 2026 DublinCost to Live in Muirfield Village, Dublin (2026): Dues and Taxes
Muirfield Village charges $2.30 per $1,000 of auditor value. This is what the assessment, the Dublin tax bill, and the golf clubs actually cost in 2026.
August 26, 2026 westervilleWhy Are Houses So Cheap in Ohio? What Columbus Actually Costs in 2026
Ohio homes cost about 66 cents on the national dollar. Columbus does not. This is what central Ohio actually costs in 2026 and why state prices sit low.
August 24, 2026 westervilleWhat Salary Do You Need to Buy a House in Columbus? Suburb by Suburb
The central Ohio median needs about $79,500 a year. Reynoldsburg asks $69,400 and Upper Arlington asks $161,000, on 2026 closings and the tax bills the county actually sent.
August 20, 2026How to Sell Your House Fast in Columbus, Ohio: 4 Ways Ranked
The median 2026 Columbus sale went under contract in 11 days at full asking price. Four fast-sale routes ranked by speed and cost, from 17,759 closings.
August 14, 2026How to Sell a House in Ohio: What 17,759 Closings Show
How to sell a house in Ohio, from 17,759 Columbus closings: the first week sets your price, overpricing costs 5.8 points, and what actually moves a home.
August 13, 2026How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Columbus? 11 Days
Columbus homes go under contract in a median 11 days and 43 percent sell in week one. The full timeline, plus the best time of year to list here.
August 9, 2026