What Are the Best Things to Do in Central Ohio This Fall? 2026 Guide
Fall is one of my favorite times to get out around Central Ohio. The weather is finally comfortable again, the leaves start changing and there seems to be something happening every weekend. You could easily find a list with dozens of festivals and Halloween events, but that can become a little overw
How Do You Buy a Home When You Have One to Sell?
One of the biggest things keeping homeowners from moving is not necessarily the market, interest rates or even finding the next house. It is figuring out how to sell one home and buy another without making a mess of the timing. Do you sell first and hope the right house comes along? Buy first and te
What Home Improvements Do Buyers Actually Notice Before You Sell?
Most sellers assume the biggest project will make the biggest difference. New cabinets. New countertops. A remodeled bathroom. But buyers do not walk through a home adding up what everything cost. They react to what they see and experience as they move through the house, and what catches their atten
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Thinking About Selling Your Dublin Ohio Home? Start With a Real Number
If selling your Dublin home has even crossed your mind, one of the first questions is probably, What could my house actually sell for? And that number matters for more than deciding on a list price. It may determine whether you can comfortably buy your next home, downsize, move closer to family, rel
What Is My Powell, Ohio Home Really Worth?
Almost every seller starts with a number in mind. The market has a number too. Sometimes they're very close. Sometimes there's a gap, and understanding that gap before you put your home on the market can make the entire selling process easier. If you're thinking about selling a home in Powell Ohio,
First 10 Days on Market: Why They Matter for Central Ohio Sellers
When your home first hits the market, you're getting something you won't get again: a brand-new listing in front of nearly every active buyer looking for a home like yours. That's why I put so much emphasis on getting the pricing, preparation, photography and marketing right before we go live rather
What Does Overpricing Your Home Actually Cost?
It's understandable to think you should list your home a little high so there's room to negotiate. If you're willing to accept $600,000, why not start at $625,000 and let the buyer work you down? The problem is that buyers don't always respond that way. They don't necessarily see an overpriced home
Why Do Some Central Ohio Homes Sit While Others Sell Fast?
Two homes can come on the market in the same general area, at a similar price, and have completely different results. One gets steady showings and an offer quickly. The other sits, reduces the price, and starts to feel stale. Usually, the difference is not one dramatic problem. It is how well the pr
Central Ohio Real Estate Market Update: What Sellers Need to Know | May 2026
Central Ohio entered the spring 2026 market with more homes for sale than the year before, but buyer activity was also strong. Across the 16 suburban zip codes included in this report, April brought 927 pending contracts, 630 closed sales and just 1.2 months of inventory. If you were considering sel
What Are the Best Things to Do in Central Ohio This Spring?
Spring is one of the best times to get out and enjoy Central Ohio. The parks turn green, farmers markets reopen, patios fill back up and the event calendar gets busy quickly. If you're looking for things to do around Columbus, Dublin, Powell, Westerville and the surrounding suburbs, late April throu
What Adds the Most Value Before Selling Your Home?
When homeowners start getting ready to sell, one of the first questions is usually where to spend money and where not to. It is easy to assume that bigger projects create more value, but that is not always how buyers respond. In many Central Ohio homes, the improvements that matter most are the ones
What Do Buyers Notice in the First 30 Seconds of Walking Into Your Home?
Buyers begin forming an opinion about a home almost immediately. Before they open a closet, study the kitchen or walk into the backyard, they're already taking in the light, smell, cleanliness, condition and how the home feels when they first step inside. That first impression doesn't decide the ent