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Outdoor autumn festival with pumpkins, flower displays, and visitors.

Things to Do in Columbus and Central Ohio This Fall

The fall harvest has long been a time to celebrate the bounty of the earth, and Central Ohio offers a plethora of events that honor this tradition. From corn festivals to gourd shows, each festival highlights the uniqueness of the communities they reside in. Let’s look at some of the fun that awaits us this fall in the Columbus, Ohio area. The Sweet Corn Festival in Millersport is a true fall...

Brick townhouses along a city street at sunset.

Buying or Selling in the Short North: A Local Real Estate Guide

SHORT NORTH REAL ESTATE & NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE The Short North changes personality by the hour and by the block. High Street under the arches can feel energetic on a Friday night, gallery-focused during the monthly Gallery Hop, and surprisingly quiet early on a weekday. Walk west toward Goodale Park and Victorian Village and the setting shifts to historic homes, brick sidewalks, porches, and...

Neighborhood comparison illustration showing homes, sidewalks, and landscaped yards.

Blacklick vs. Gahanna vs. New Albany: Which East Columbus Community Is Right for You?

If you are planning a move to East Columbus, three communities often rise to the top of a home search: Blacklick, Gahanna, and New Albany. They are close enough to share many of the area’s amenities, yet each offers a distinctly different home-buying experience. The right choice comes down to more than price. Your ideal community should support the way you want to live—whether that means a newer home...

Tree-lined residential street with older homes and front porches.

Why Clintonville Is the Coolest Choice for Columbus Real Estate

A LOCAL AGENT’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN CLINTONVILLE A useful Clintonville tour starts near Glen Echo, heads north along High Street, cuts west toward the Olentangy Trail and Whetstone Park, then winds through Northmoor, Beechwold, Old Beechwold, and the streets near Walhalla Ravine. That drive reveals why “Clintonville” is too broad to describe one housing experience. The southern blocks feel closer...

Tree-lined residential street with front porches and landscaped yards.

Living in Grove City, Ohio: A Local Real Estate Guide

GROVE CITY, OHIO LOCAL REAL ESTATE GUIDE The best Grove City tour begins on Broadway in the historic Town Center, continues through the Beulah Park redevelopment, then moves south and west toward Hoover Road, Buckeye Parkway, Pinnacle, and the newer edges of the community. That route shows why Grove City cannot be reduced to “a suburb southwest of Columbus.” The traditional core offers local...

Creek with a stone-lined bank, pedestrian bridge, and storefronts.

Gahanna, Ohio Real Estate & Community News

A LOCAL AGENT’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN GAHANNA Gahanna makes its best first impression at Creekside, where the Big Walnut Creek, public spaces, restaurants, trails, and the historic core come together. From there, the community opens into established neighborhoods, wooded parks, sports facilities, gardens, and newer residential areas connected by Hamilton Road, Morse Road, Clark State Road, and...

Brick homes with landscaped front gardens and a sidewalk.

Come Home to New Albany, Ohio: A Luxury Real Estate and Lifestyle Guide

New Albany, Ohio is one of the most prestigious and fastest-growing suburbs in Central Ohio. Known for its beautiful brick homes, vibrant downtown, and top-rated school district, New Albany offers an exceptional quality of life that continues to attract new residents and investors alike. Historically a farming community, New Albany has transformed into an elite residential area while retaining its...

Tudor-style house on a tree-lined residential street.

Living in Upper Arlington, Ohio: A Local Real Estate Guide

A LOCAL AGENT’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN UPPER ARLINGTON Upper Arlington is easiest to understand by driving it in layers. Start south of Lane Avenue among the older homes, narrow streets, stone walls, and mature trees of Old Arlington. Continue through the Mallway, then north toward Northam Park, the library, Tremont Center, Kingsdale, and the larger postwar neighborhoods that reach toward Henderson Road...

Brick homes with mature trees and a landscaped sidewalk.

Top 5 Reasons to Move to Bexley, Ohio

A LOCAL AGENT’S GUIDE TO LIVING IN BEXLEY To understand Bexley, start on Broad Street, turn south through the residential blocks, spend time at Jeffrey Mansion and Park, and finish on Main Street near Capital University and the Drexel Theatre. In a short drive, you move from large historic homes and formal landscapes to cottages, Tudors, Colonials, duplexes, campus activity, local restaurants, and a...