The Allen Team - RE/MAX Consultant Group

08/28/2026

Wondering what homes are actually selling for across Central Ohio right now? Here’s a quick look at July’s median sale prices:

Canal Wi******er — $370,000
Columbus — $275,000
Dublin — $575,000
Gahanna — $438,000
Hilliard — $417,950
Lancaster — $235,500
New Albany — $711,000
Pickerington — $445,000
Reynoldsburg — $294,500
Westerville — $420,000
Worthington — $413,500

What stands out is that home prices across Central Ohio are still holding up, even as the market gives buyers more choices.

The regional median price reached $350,000 in July, up 2.3% from last year, so this is not a market where prices are broadly falling.

But it is also not moving evenly.

Gahanna and Westerville were both up more than 12% year over year, while Dublin, Lancaster and Reynoldsburg were all down noticeably.

That does not mean those communities suddenly became dramatically more or less valuable. Monthly median prices can shift based on the mix of homes that happened to sell.

What it does show is that Central Ohio remains a very localized market.

Overall prices are still trending higher, but the pace and direction can look very different depending on the community, price point and type of home.

If you want to know what homes are actually selling for in the part of Central Ohio where you live, send me a message.

08/27/2026

There are more homes for sale in Central Ohio than there have been in more than 10 years‼️

Here are the 5 things I think buyers and sellers should actually understand about that.

1. More homes for sale does not mean buyers have stopped buying homes.
More than 3,000 homes still sold in July, up 6.3% from last year. Demand is still there.

2. Buyers are taking more time to decide.
Home prices are still rising and mortgage rates are keeping monthly payments high. Buyers are less willing to rush into a house that feels overpriced, needs too much work or requires too many compromises.

3. That is one reason inventory keeps building.
A home that does not sell immediately stays on the market while the next round of new listings comes on behind it.

4. We started from a really deep inventory shortage.
Even with more than 6,000 homes for sale, Central Ohio still only has about 2.4 months of available homes. It takes a lot more inventory than this to get anywhere close to a balanced market.

5. More inventory does not automatically mean lower prices.
The median sale price still reached $350,000 in July, up 2.3% from last year. Buyers have more options, but there is still enough demand to support prices.

That is what makes this market so interesting right now.

Buyers are choosing to be more patient, even though prices are still rising, while sellers are still seeing demand but cannot count on buyers overlooking everything they once did.

If you are trying to decide whether now makes sense for your move, send me a message. I can help you look at what is happening in the specific price range and part of Central Ohio that actually matters to you.

08/25/2026

Easton has five new and returning names on the way, and there’s a pretty interesting mix this time.

Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn Kids are both returning this fall, while Miniso Land, Suitsupply and Teriyaki Madness are all coming soon.

And that’s on top of what Easton has already added recently.

Herman Miller opened its first Ohio showroom this summer, Joybird also chose Easton for its first Ohio showroom, and Fantasy Claw Arcade opened a 1,700-square-foot space filled with Japanese-inspired claw machines and prizes.

The one I think will get the most attention?

Miniso Land.

Between the plushies, collectibles, snacks and brands like Disney, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter and Barbie, I could see that becoming one of those places people go to Easton specifically to check out.

Which one are you most excited to see open?

08/24/2026

If you know someone who was impacted by the recent flooding, please make sure they know Joseph’s Coat is here to help. ❤️

We have free clothing and furniture available for families who may be trying to replace some of what was lost.

Please share this with anyone who may need it. ⤵️

If your home or family has been impacted by the recent flooding, Joseph’s Coat is here to help.

We know that for many of our neighbors, the damage means more than cleaning up water. Clothing, furniture, and everyday household items may have been damaged or lost entirely.

Joseph’s Coat provides free clothing and furniture to individuals and families in need, and we want those affected by the flooding to know these resources are available to them.

If you or someone you know is working through the aftermath of the flooding and needs help replacing essential items, please reach out to Joseph’s Coat or share this post with someone who may need us.

We may not be able to replace everything that was lost, but we hope we can help make the road to recovery a little easier.

❤️ Our community is at its best when we take care of one another.

08/21/2026

Columbus State didn’t shop this site around to multiple grocery chains. They went straight to Aldi.

The school wanted a grocery option that could serve students, nearby residents and the surrounding downtown neighborhoods, and leaders said Aldi’s combination of fresh food and lower prices made it the right fit.

The planned 20,000-square-foot store would sit at Cleveland Avenue and Spring Street, right on the edge of Columbus State’s campus.

That location matters.

Columbus State serves roughly 41,000 students each year, and school leaders have been very open about the fact that food access can be one of the non-academic barriers that makes college harder to finish.

This Aldi is also arriving in the middle of a much larger transformation around campus.

Columbus State has been redeveloping underused land for new academic space, housing and a YMCA, while nearby downtown neighborhoods continue to add residents and investment.

Aldi hopes to begin construction in the spring, but the project still needs several city approvals before work can start.

What makes this one interesting to me is that it isn’t just another store being added to Central Ohio.

It’s being placed very intentionally where thousands of students, residents and workers can actually use it.

Share this with someone who lives, works or goes to school downtown.

08/20/2026

One thing I’ve learned from years of walking through homes with buyers:

The updates homeowners get most excited about aren’t always the ones buyers value the most.

We love a beautiful new kitchen. A gorgeous bathroom. The big before-and-after transformation.

But buyers are taking in the whole house.

Before they ever see that kitchen, they’ve already seen the siding, the garage door, the front entry and how well the exterior has been maintained.

That’s why these numbers make a lot of sense to me.

Some of the highest returns from this data aren’t coming from massive renovations. They’re coming from improvements that make a home feel newer, better cared for and more inviting from the moment a buyer pulls up.

But here’s the part I would never want someone to take from this Reel:

“Garage doors have a 268% return, so I should replace mine.”

Maybe.

But if yours is already in great shape, I’d probably rather see you spend that money somewhere buyers will notice a bigger difference.

That’s where the national data stops and knowing the individual house starts.

A $200,000 home that hasn’t been updated in 20 years needs a very different strategy than a $700,000 home with a five-year-old kitchen and worn-out exterior.

The goal isn’t to chase the highest percentage on a chart.

It’s to figure out where the next dollar you put into YOUR home is most likely to matter.

If you’re considering a project and resale value is part of the equation, send me a message before you start.

Tell me what you’re thinking about doing and I’ll give you my Realtor perspective on whether that’s where I’d put the money.

08/19/2026

14 years…

of inside jokes, trips, raising kids, figuring things out as we go, laughing at things no one else would find funny, growing a business, and truly loving being around each other.

We’ve changed a lot since we got married, and each year still keeps getting better than the last.

This life has been more of a blessing than I ever could’ve imagined, and that makes me truly excited for whatever comes next.

Fourteen years later, and I still get to do it all with my best friend. ❤️

08/18/2026

Before you go spending $30,000 remodeling your kitchen because you think you have to before selling…

I’d really rather see the house first.

Because I’ve seen sellers assume they need to update everything.

And I’ve seen the opposite too. They’re so ready to be done with the house that “let’s just sell it as-is” feels like the easiest answer.

Neither one is automatically right.

Buyers have more homes to choose from today, so condition matters. NAR found that 65% of sellers made at least some repairs or improvements before selling, while 35% sold as-is.

But that still doesn’t tell me what 𝙮𝙤𝙪 should do.

What I want to know is what buyers will notice, what they’ll likely overlook, what could affect your offer, and whether the money you’d spend actually has a reasonable chance of coming back to you.

Because the real question isn’t:

“Can I sell this house as-is?”

Of course you can.

The better question is:

“Will I be better off if I do?”

Sometimes the answer is yes.

Sometimes there are a handful of things I’d absolutely take care of first.

And sometimes I’d tell you to keep your money in your pocket.

If selling is somewhere on your radar, call me before you start making your renovation list. I’d much rather help you decide what’s worth doing before you spend the money.

08/17/2026

Hilliard is getting a U.S. first. 👀

Gamer, a European-based interactive entertainment company, has selected TruePointe, the 27-acre mixed-use development in Hilliard, for its first location in the United States.

The experience is designed to make you feel like you’ve stepped into your own game show, with teams competing in a series of fast-paced challenges involving strategy, skill, coordination and chance.

Each visit will last about 60–90 minutes, with players earning points along the way before a final winner is crowned.

The company says the Columbus region’s growth, business community and German heritage helped make Hilliard the right place to launch in the U.S., and this location is expected to serve as a starting point for future expansion across the country.

An opening date has not been announced yet.

Would you try this when it opens? 👇