Red1 Realty Surpasses 1,000 Agents: Why This Ohio Brokerage Milestone Matters

Red1 Realty Surpasses 1,000 Agents: Why This Ohio Brokerage Milestone Matters

Red1 Realty has officially surpassed 1,000 real estate agents as the Ohio brokerage continues to grow. As a Red1 Realtor, I’m looking beyond the milestone at why agents are paying closer attention to brokerage costs, technology, training and support, and why that can ultimately matter to their clients.

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What's It Actually Like to Live in Bexley, Ohio?
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What's It Actually Like to Live in Bexley, Ohio?

Bexley pairs a walkable Main Street with a top-ranked school district and remains one of Central Ohio's most established communities. Here's an honest, detailed look at the schools, housing costs, and who actually fits best in this genuinely small, tightly-held market.

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Delaware County Just Expanded Something Most Homebuyers Never Think About: Wastewater Capacity

Delaware County Just Expanded Something Most Homebuyers Never Think About: Wastewater Capacity

Delaware County has completed a major expansion of its wastewater treatment infrastructure near Powell. It may not be glamorous, but the project helps support continued growth in Orange and Liberty townships and along the U.S. 23 and Sawmill Parkway corridors.

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Why Central Ohio's Park System Keeps Getting Better
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Why Central Ohio's Park System Keeps Getting Better

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks now spans 21 parks, more than 230 miles of trails, and over 28,700 acres, with a brand-new park opened this year and another on the way. Here's why the system is worth factoring into a decision about where to live.

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Military PCS Move to Central Ohio: What to Know

Military PCS Move to Central Ohio: What to Know

Military families PCS-ing to Central Ohio should start with community research, connect with a VA-loan-savvy lender early, and work with a local agent who understands tight relocation timelines. Columbus is a civilian metro, so choosing the right suburb for commute, lifestyle, and school district boundaries matters most.

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The Kitchen Counter Reset Buyers' Notice Immediately
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The Kitchen Counter Reset Buyers' Notice Immediately

Clearing kitchen counters down to two or three items and doing a quick pantry edit costs nothing and consistently shows up as one of the highest-impact staging moves a seller can make. Here's how to actually do it before you list.

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Finding Your Community in Central Ohio: Relocation Guide

Finding Your Community in Central Ohio: Relocation Guide

Central Ohio offers diverse communities, from newer suburban developments in Lewis Center and Powell to established neighborhoods in Dublin and Upper Arlington, each with distinct housing stock, amenities, and county-specific processes. Choosing the right community first makes every other step of your relocation easier.

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Hilliard & Upper Arlington Real Estate: 2026 Guide

Hilliard & Upper Arlington Real Estate: 2026 Guide

Hilliard and Upper Arlington are two of Central Ohio’s most desirable communities, but buying or selling in each can look very different. From Hilliard’s newer neighborhoods and modern floor plans to Upper Arlington’s established homes and architectural character, understanding the differences can help you make a smarter move. Here’s what buyers, sellers, and investors should know about these two Central Ohio real estate markets in 2026.

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ProMusica's Summer Music Series Hits Central Ohio This Week
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ProMusica's Summer Music Series Hits Central Ohio This Week

ProMusica's Summer Music Series brings two free concerts to Franklin Park Conservatory this week, Thursday, August 13, and Friday, August 14, followed by a new ticketed show at Headley Park in Gahanna on Saturday, August 15. Here's what to know before you go.

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Intel New Albany Fab: Central Ohio Real Estate Impact

Intel New Albany Fab: Central Ohio Real Estate Impact

Intel’s massive New Albany semiconductor project is about more than jobs and economic development. It’s creating a long-term ripple effect across Central Ohio real estate. From New Albany and Pataskala to Gahanna, Pickerington, Sunbury, and beyond, new employees, contractors, investors, and development are influencing housing demand. Here’s what Central Ohio buyers and sellers should understand about the Intel effect and what it could mean for their next move.

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Is the "federal property tax relief program" for seniors real, or a scam?
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Is the "federal property tax relief program" for seniors real, or a scam?

Central Ohio seniors are being targeted by convincing AI-generated YouTube videos promoting a federal property tax relief program that doesn’t exist. The Franklin County Auditor’s Office has issued a warning about the scam, including a fake “Senior Homeowner Tax Review Request” form. Here’s how to recognize the scam, protect older homeowners, and find the legitimate Ohio property tax relief programs that may actually help.

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What's It Actually Like to Live in Upper Arlington, Ohio?
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What's It Actually Like to Live in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

Upper Arlington is consistently one of Ohio's most valuable residential markets. Here's an honest, detailed look at its historic and mid-century neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and one of the tightest housing markets in Central Ohio, including exactly what buyers can expect to pay.

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Right-Sizing Your Home in Powell and Dublin

Right-Sizing Your Home in Powell and Dublin

Right-sizing isn’t simply about moving into a smaller home. It’s about choosing a home that better fits the life you’re living now. For homeowners in Powell and Dublin, that can mean less maintenance, fewer stairs, a better floor plan, or simply more freedom. Here’s what to consider when selling your current home and coordinating your next move in Central Ohio.

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OSU Expansion: What It Means for Central Ohio Homebuyers

OSU Expansion: What It Means for Central Ohio Homebuyers

Ohio State University’s continued growth is doing more than changing the Columbus skyline. It’s helping shape housing demand across Central Ohio. From Upper Arlington and Dublin to Powell, Lewis Center, and Westerville, OSU’s expanding economic footprint is influencing where people live, commute, and invest. Here’s what today’s homebuyers need to know about how that growth could affect their next move.

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