Good morning, Franklin County. A breath of fresh air has hit the Columbus housing market, with inventory up nearly 25% from last year and homes staying on the market four days longer. While prices continue their upward climb, these subtle shifts are creating breathing room for buyers who've been sprinting through the frenzied real estate landscape. As new rules require upfront commission agreements, experts suggest finding trustworthy realtors and lenders before diving into today's evolving market.
In other developments, state government corridors will be bustling again as Governor DeWine's return-to-office mandate takes effect today, impacting about 15,400 remote workers despite union pushback. Meanwhile, looking ahead to brighter days, the Ohio State Fair is already building excitement for summer 2025 with Grammy-winner T-Pain headlining on July 30, alongside contemporary Christian artist Tauren Wells performing two days earlier. Tickets for both shows are available now.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🏠 Columbus real estate market sizzles with new hope for buyers. Despite continuing price increases, the Central Ohio housing market shows signs of stabilizing with inventory up 24.9% from last year. Homes are staying on the market slightly longer (28 days versus 24), giving buyers more time to consider options and negotiate. Experts recommend finding a trustworthy realtor and mortgage lender early in the process, with new rules requiring buyer's agent commission agreements upfront. Rising HOA fees and changing appraisal gap practices are additional factors buyers should consider when entering today's competitive market.
🏢 Ohio state workers bid farewell to remote work today. Governor Mike DeWine's executive order mandating in-person work takes effect, impacting about 35% of the state's 44,000 government employees who previously worked remotely or hybrid schedules. The state's largest union filed a grievance over the change, alleging contract violations and requesting negotiations. Despite the mandate, agencies can grant exceptions and face space limitations after consolidating offices to save $15 million annually. This shift mirrors similar return-to-office trends in federal government and major private companies, while some states like Colorado continue embracing remote work.
🎤 T-Pain headlines Ohio State Fair with DJ Montay in 2025. The Grammy-winning artist will perform on July 30 as part of the fair's newly announced concert lineup. Contemporary Christian artist Tauren Wells is also scheduled to perform on July 28 with special guest Josiah Queen. The performances are part of the Ohio State Fair's musical entertainment offerings for next summer's event. Tickets for these performances at the Columbus venue are already available for purchase online.
🏀 Basketball Scoreboard (Boys)
The Warriors showed no mercy Sunday as Westerville North dismantled St. Francis de Sales 73-53, improving to an impressive 24-2 on the season. The 20-point beatdown sets up an intriguing clash with Massillon Perry next Friday.Talk about March madness! Reynoldsburg escaped with their tournament lives intact after edging Lakota West 64-63 in a nail-biter that had fans reaching for their blood pressure medication. The Raiders (26-1) will face fellow powerhouse Olentangy Orange (25-2) on Saturday in what promises to be a state tournament classic.
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vs St. Francis de Sales* | W 73-53 | |
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vs Lakota West* | W 64-63 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Hilliard home near everything: A charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in Hilliard for $390,000. Located conveniently near shops, restaurants, and schools, the property offers new carpet, stainless steel appliances, and a fenced yard.
Spacious family nest near park: This $295,000 home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a spacious living room with LVT flooring, plus a deck overlooking the backyard on a quiet street near a neighborhood park.
Renovated brick home tax perks: This brick home listed at $369,900 offers 4BR with renovations including granite countertops and a new roof, plus financial incentives like a 15-year tax abatement and potential down payment assistance programs.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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