Late July in Central Ohio means peak farm stand produce, county fairs kicking off across the region, and the Ohio State Fair opening at the end of the month. Here's what this stretch of summer actually looks and feels like on the ground.
This weekend brings four free events across Central Ohio — the Columbus Book Festival downtown, Westerville's Music & Arts Festival, the Olde Towne East Home Tour, and the All Disabilities Festival.
New Albany pairs a walkable village center with 2,000+ acres of parkland and top-rated schools. It's one of Central Ohio's most deliberately planned communities, and one of its most expensive — here's an honest look at what it costs and who it actually fits.
Gahanna quietly does almost everything right — airport proximity, a walkable downtown, more parkland per capita than most Central Ohio suburbs, and a housing market that moves fast. Here's an honest look at what living in Gahanna is actually like, from schools to the local festival calendar.
Down payment worry is the number-one thing keeping first-time buyers from even starting the process. Here's exactly what Ohio's official down payment assistance program offers, who actually qualifies, and how it could change your real budget for buying a first home.
People moving to Central Ohio almost always ask the same question: what does it actually cost to live here? The honest answer, with real numbers on housing, groceries, and everyday expenses, tends to surprise people coming from bigger, pricier metros — and it's usually a pleasant surprise.
Summer's long, bright days make it the easiest season to finally clear out that overstuffed closet or garage corner. Here's a simple approach to decluttering, plus where in Columbus to donate what you clear out — and it might just make your whole house feel calmer.
High summer has landed in Central Ohio — sweet corn at the farmers market, patio nights, and county fair season just around the corner. Here's what's in season, where to shop local, and what's coming up before the Ohio State Fair opens July 29.
Hilliard is built around a walkable town square, a food hall patio that never empties out, and a trail that runs for miles. Here's an honest look at daily life there.
Most first-time buyers assume they need 20% down. Here's an honest, no-pressure look at Ohio's down payment assistance programs and how they actually work.
Central Ohio is growing faster than most of the Midwest right now, driven by major tech and manufacturing investment. Here's an honest look at who's actually moving here, and why.
Buyers judge your patio the same way they judge your living room. Here's how to stage outdoor space in Central Ohio so it reads as usable, not leftover, without spending much at all.
Central Ohio Summer
Early July in Central Ohio means farmers markets, fireworks over the Scioto, and porches that stay lit past 9pm. Here's what the season really looks like, from the festivals to the everyday rhythm locals fall into.
ComFest
ComFest hits Goodale Park June 26–28 for its 54th year — free, community-run, and packed with music, art, and food. Here's what to know plus two other great events happening the same weekend.
Westerville Ohio
Westerville feels like a small town that happens to be fifteen minutes from everything — walkable Uptown, a reservoir for sunset walks, and a Saturday market with real history. Here's what living there actually feels like.
selling a home
Worried you've missed the selling season? June is actually the fastest-selling month in Ohio. Here's the honest, no-pressure math on whether it's too late to list right now.
relocating to Ohio
Lower cost of living is part of the story, but most newcomers are more surprised by how fast Central Ohio starts to feel like home. Here's an honest look at what to expect, including the one real downside.
curb appeal
Buyers in 2026 want "quiet confidence" out front — clean, intentional, well cared for. Here's what that actually means, starting with the cheapest fix in your whole house: the front door.
Central Ohio Events
Two free outdoor events this weekend — the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival in Gahanna (June 19–21) and the Worthington Arts Festival (June 20–21) — and a rundown of what else is happening across Central Ohio. One of the better early-summer weekends.
Dublin Ohio
Dublin keeps surprising people — they expect manicured and corporate and find a city with a real walkable downtown, a river, 150+ miles of trails, and a Friday-night energy you don't need to leave town for. Here's the real Dublin.
decision helper
Summer real estate in Central Ohio doesn't work the way most people assume. Here's what buyers and sellers are actually looking at this June — and what makes sense to do right now if you're thinking about making a move.
moving to Columbus
People move to Columbus for a job and stay because they love it here — and the reasons are more specific than the usual Midwest city talking points. Here's the real case for Central Ohio, from someone who lives and works here.
home & staging
Ohio's outdoor living season is real but short — three good months, and then the weather has opinions. Here's how to actually use your porch, deck, or backyard this summer, with simple moves that make a real difference.
Living in Powell
Splash pads, the zoo in your backyard, a downtown you can walk in ten minutes, and a festival the whole town turns out for. Here's what it actually feels like to live in Powell, Ohio — the charm and the honest tradeoffs.