Development is not meeting the demand for walkable neighborhoods

• 56 percent of millennials and 46 percent of baby boomers prefer to live in more walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods; demand is also evidenced by sharp increases in rents in recent years.
• While there is a growing shortage of multi-family housing, the nation’s current supply of single-family homes is estimated to exceed future demand for at least the next 25 years                                                                                                                                                                                                          See Entire Store Here   

Columbus Stories: Young Art Collectors. Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver

Stepping into the home of Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver is like stepping into an art gallery. A beautifully curated one, of course. Which is no surprise, since curating art is one of Rond’s professions. Their displays rotate through over 150 pieces.

Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver, art collectors.

“We’re still actively collecting,” says Rond. “We have had to put some in storage.”

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Columbus Stories: Young Art Collectors. Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver

Stepping into the home of Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver is like stepping into an art gallery. A beautifully curated one, of course. Which is no surprise, since curating art is one of Rond’s professions. Their displays rotate through over 150 pieces.

Stephanie Rond and Nate Oliver, art collectors.

“We’re still actively collecting,” says Rond. “We have had to put some in storage.”

More Columbus Art Collection Here 

Olde Towne East re-emerges as 'a cool place to be'

“I can’t think of any other area of Columbus that has gone through the ups and downs and fits and starts and has such a wide range of housing prices,” said Bill Uttley, a veteran central Ohio appraiser who owns Columbus Appraisal and Consulting.

With its proximity to Downtown and housing stock that rivals Victorian Village, Olde Towne East has been touted as the up-and-coming neighborhood for years.

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Olde Towne East re-emerges as 'a cool place to be'

“I can’t think of any other area of Columbus that has gone through the ups and downs and fits and starts and has such a wide range of housing prices,” said Bill Uttley, a veteran central Ohio appraiser who owns Columbus Appraisal and Consulting.

With its proximity to Downtown and housing stock that rivals Victorian Village, Olde Towne East has been touted as the up-and-coming neighborhood for years.

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First Phase of American Addition Improvements Complete

The first phase of infrastructure improvements for the American Addition neighborhood are complete, bringing sidewalks, streetlights, and a curb-and-gutter storm drainage system to the small collection of houses just east of Joyce Avenue on the city’s northeast side.

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First Phase of American Addition Improvements Complete

The first phase of infrastructure improvements for the American Addition neighborhood are complete, bringing sidewalks, streetlights, and a curb-and-gutter storm drainage system to the small collection of houses just east of Joyce Avenue on the city’s northeast side.

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Renovated mansion a testament to neighborhood’s history, rebirth

When John Angelo and Frank Neumann bought their High Street home in 2007, the front stoop offered an unobstructed view of a rough stretch between the Short North and Ohio State University.  But you should see it now. Follow the Link

Renovated mansion a testament to neighborhood’s history, rebirth

When John Angelo and Frank Neumann bought their High Street home in 2007, the front stoop offered an unobstructed view of a rough stretch between the Short North and Ohio State University.  But you should see it now. Follow the Link

Experiencing Loft Living

“We wanted to live in a loft,” says Aaron, “and we thought, if we don’t do it now, when are we going to do it.”

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Experiencing Loft Living

“We wanted to live in a loft,” says Aaron, “and we thought, if we don’t do it now, when are we going to do it.”

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Be My Neighbor: 5XNW Edition

Tucked between Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, is a slice of Columbus called Fifth by Northwest. We lovingly call it 5xNW. You may never have heard of us – most people assume our neighborhood is part of Grandview. The truth is much of what you love about Grandview is technically in Fifth by Northwest (The Clay Café, Trattoria Roma, Rotolo’s, King Avenue 5, Bono Pizza, theChocolate Café, Woodlands Tavern, Grow Yoga, Fresco Furnishings just to name a few). 


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Be My Neighbor: 5XNW Edition

Tucked between Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, is a slice of Columbus called Fifth by Northwest. We lovingly call it 5xNW. You may never have heard of us – most people assume our neighborhood is part of Grandview. The truth is much of what you love about Grandview is technically in Fifth by Northwest (The Clay Café, Trattoria Roma, Rotolo’s, King Avenue 5, Bono Pizza, theChocolate Café, Woodlands Tavern, Grow Yoga, Fresco Furnishings just to name a few). 


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At Home: Living in a Labor of Love

Oftentimes, a house becomes a labor of love. That statement definitely holds true for Anthony and Irma Carmichael. The couple purchased their home in Olde Towne East in 1987 and it has been a constant stream of projects to change the home from six separate apartments back to single family. Click to learn more about this fantastic 1890's home

At Home: Living in a Labor of Love

Oftentimes, a house becomes a labor of love. That statement definitely holds true for Anthony and Irma Carmichael. The couple purchased their home in Olde Towne East in 1987 and it has been a constant stream of projects to change the home from six separate apartments back to single family. Click to learn more about this fantastic 1890's home

Utility-line warranty offer puzzles AEP customers

Some American Electric Power customers are asking questions this week about postcards and letters offering utility-line warranties.

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Utility-line warranty offer puzzles AEP customers

Some American Electric Power customers are asking questions this week about postcards and letters offering utility-line warranties.

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Preserving old houses can be easier than myths would allow

During Preservation Month, let’s bust a few myths about the historic preservation of old houses.
 We have been restoring a 1928 Clintonville Home for 20 years.

Most of our challenges involved "improvements" made by the handymen hired by the previous absentee owners that were in some cases outright scams.


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Preserving old houses can be easier than myths would allow

During Preservation Month, let’s bust a few myths about the historic preservation of old houses.
 We have been restoring a 1928 Clintonville Home for 20 years.

Most of our challenges involved "improvements" made by the handymen hired by the previous absentee owners that were in some cases outright scams.


Myths of Old Home Preservation Read More