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Grove City, Ohio just might surprise you. This underrated, but not undervalued community sits just a few miles south of the state capitol. But it feels like a million miles away from the big city traffic jam that is Columbus these days. Let’s take a peek at this small, quiet place that is making big noise in the Central Ohio housing market.   Sperling’s Best Places: Grove City,...

For a small suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Gahanna has a lot going on. This fall zulily announced a $1.3 million expansion to the already hefty $30 million they invested in their Gahanna operations center. That’s great news if you’re looking to buy a home in this quaint little town. zulily is just one of a number of employers looking to hire Gahanna residents. The City of Gahanna says the company has...

Clintonville houses 30,000 Central Ohio residents. You’ll find this eclectic community right in the heart of the region, established just north of The Ohio State University. It’s a highly coveted place to move to; home prices are reasonable, crime is low, and there are a plethora of schools, including private and charter, to choose from.   But we think the real reason families move to this...

While the housing market is booming in Central Ohio, we recognize that the fall has not traditionally been peak season to put your home on the market. (Most people prefer the spring.) But with the latest Bloomberg report showing demand for homes is far exceeding inventory, putting your house on the market in the fall – especially in Central Ohio – is actually a really good idea.   Fall is...

Last month the Ohio Department of Education released rankings for the best – and worst – schools in the region. The Ohio Schools Report Cards graded schools from A to F in six categories: Achievement Gap closing K-3 literacy Progress Graduation rate Prepared for success   These rankings were based on student performance on state tests. The district measures the volume of...

The news is out: Real Estate Insider Magazine has listed the top traits that home buyers and sellers are looking for in a real estate agent. We think this list is spot on and asked our clients to help us rank it in the order of what they felt was most important when choosing a realtor. Here’s what they said:   First, trustworthiness is still the number one characteristic people look for in a...

Our ancestors looked forward to the fall harvest as a way to celebrate the bounty they pulled from the earth. These days, there are a plethora of fall events that celebrate the tradition of the harvest in Central Ohio. You’ll find fun, free events celebrating everything from a 7,000-year-old grain, to gourds, to Bavarian yodeling (really).   Each festival highlights the uniqueness of the...

The Short North may be one of the coolest places to hang out on a hot summer afternoon in Columbus, Ohio. This vibrant community of artists and small business owners sponsor a plethora of interesting events that attract thousands of visitors each year. But did you know this area, nestled between The Ohio State University and downtown, also offers amazing historic homes and groovy renovated condos within...

There are a lot of great options for hanging out with your best friend on a Saturday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio. But if your best friend has a collar and a wagging tail, there are some restaurants that have some special accommodations for your furry friends.   Let’s start with Gahanna, a quaint suburb on the northeast side of town. We love The Wine Bistro, which has delicious food in addition...

  The latest news shows a booming housing market predicted for the third and fourth quarters in the region. A June Business First article illustrated what we already know – it is a seller’s market, with the volume of homes available less than current demand.   If you’re thinking about selling, current market indicators suggest that you should not delay – but consider listing with...