Jason Farris, Licensed Realtor

09/21/2026

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09/18/2026

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09/17/2026

🏡 Your dream home could be waiting in Pickaway County!

Explore the latest real estate listings—from charming country homes and spacious properties to move-in-ready houses in communities like Circleville, Ashville, Commercial Point and beyond. Whether you’re buying your first home, searching for more space, or looking for your next investment, there’s something for everyone.

🔎 Start your search today and find a property that fits your lifestyle and budget!

👉 Click the link to browse Pickaway County listings, or send me a message to talk about your real estate needs and/or set up a showing.
📩 Your next chapter starts here!

11,286 Homes for Sale

09/17/2026

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Considering a lake home for your primary residence or second home? In central Ohio, you cannot beat Candlewood Lake - just 1 hour north of Columbus. Check out the newly updated website to explore all that Candlewood has to offer.

Contact me directly or go to my website to explore all the current listings at Candlewood Lake.

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Candlewood Lake is a private, member-owned lake community in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Residents sign in for documents, committees, the calendar, and forms. Pros...

09/15/2026

Check out this beautiful home in Powell. Set on a beautiful .43 acre property with 4,297 sq ft of living space, this one checks all the boxes. Reach out to schedule a private showing of this home or others in the Powell or Dublin area.

Property 5092 Meyers Cove Court, Powell, 43065 has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with 4297 square feet.

09/14/2026

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09/11/2026

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09/10/2026

www.jason-farris.com You want to upgrade. Bigger home, better neighborhood, room to grow. But here’s where most move-up buyers get stuck: they think they have to sell first. ❌

Wrong move in 2026.

Here’s what’s actually changed:

🏠 The old playbook: Sell current home → bank the proceeds → buy the next one

Sounds safe. Feels responsible. Costs you thousands.

📈 The 2026 strategy: Get pre-approved for your next home while your current home is still rented out or listed.

Why? Because the homes you actually want don’t wait. And sellers want buyers with offers, not hopes.

💡 Here’s what actually works:

🔑 Buy the move-up home first (with a contingency or bridge loan if needed)

🏘️ List your current home from a position of strength (you’re not desperate)

💰 Your equity covers down payment + closing costs

⏱️ Timeline becomes your choice, not the market’s

The real talk: Most move-up buyers who wait to sell first? They watch their dream homes get sold to other buyers. Then they panic-sell their current home for less than it’s worth just to close the gap.

Smart move-up buyers think in layers, not sequences.

Current homeowner thinking about upgrading? Let’s talk timeline 👇

09/09/2026

https://www.jason-farris.com Paying off your mortgage early feels like the responsible thing to do. And sometimes it is. But sometimes it’s quietly costing you more than you realize.

This isn’t the advice most people expect from a real estate agent — but the homeowners who build real financial flexibility are often the ones who stop treating their mortgage like something to get rid of as fast as possible.

💡 Interest rates vs. investment potential — if your rate is low, the money you’d throw at the mortgage might actually grow faster working somewhere else.

💡 Cash flow flexibility — keeping your monthly payment manageable means you have room to move when life doesn’t go according to plan. And it rarely does.

💡 Market timing — in areas where values are rising steadily, playing the long game strategically can outperform rushing to eliminate debt.

💡 Tax considerations — depending on your situation, mortgage interest can actually be part of a well-thought-out financial picture. Worth a conversation with your advisor.

💡 Lifestyle choices — what if those extra payments could fund a renovation that adds value, or simply give you breathing room to actually enjoy where you live?

The smartest financial move isn’t always the most obvious one. Knowing when to pay down, when to hold, and when to refinance is a different skill than just trying to get to zero as fast as possible.

If you’re wondering how any of this applies to your specific situation in our market, DM me and let’s talk through it 👀.