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Columbus ranked No. 3 hottest housing market by Realtor.com

Columbus real estate agents say areas like the German Village are timeless for buyers and sellers. | Photo by @exploringseasons

When it comes to 2023, the Columbus housing market is coming in hot.

At least that’s what the latest data from Realtor.com shows. On the January 2023 hottest markets list, Columbus was ranked No. 3 in the country.

How did Columbus earn this ranking? The study looked into two factors for each market: unique views per property + the pace of sales. Columbus was ranked third in the nation for unique views, averaging 2.2 per property, and homes usually stayed on the market for roughly 59 days before selling.

That’s not all — Columbus asking prices are cheaper than the national average. According to last month’s home sales, the typical home sold for $344,000, which was $60,000+ less than the national average.

In total, five Ohio cities were named to the top 20 list, but none higher than Columbus. These are Dayton, Akron, Cincinnati, and Canton-Massalin. The only cities Columbus fell behind are Rochester, New York + Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire, both of which were at the top spot according to last year’s data.

Want more data? Realtor.com has you covered with the January 2023 rental report where Columbus was ranked the fifth best city for low rent prices. Per the study, the average rent price in Columbus is $1,242 — how does that match with your bills?

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Tuesday, Feb. 28

Celebrities in Pop Culture Trivia | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Round up a team of up to six people + use your phone to compete.

Wednesday, March 1

“Guess Who?” Improv Show | Wednesday, March 1 | 7 p.m. | Woodland’s Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave., Columbus | $10 | Meet the newest cast members of the local group Hashtag Comedy Company.

Thursday, March 2

Arnold Sports Festival | Thursday, March 2-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus | $20-$799 | Watch 10,000+ athletes from 80+ nations compete in a wide variety of sports and competitions.

Friday, March 3

Damn Girl: Roll Bounce 5 | Friday, March 3 | 11 p.m.-2 a.m. | Skate Zone 71, 4900 Evanswood Dr., Columbus | $22.85-$28.16 | Roller skate + dance to disco and funk music at this monthly party.

Saturday, March 4

Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United | Saturday, March 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $24-$493 | Cheer on the Crew in the first home game of the 2023 season.
Carrie Underwood | Saturday, March 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $39.50-$160 | Listen to this Grammy Award-winning country star perform more than a decade of hits.

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Weather

51º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Health

Get ready for a new Grant Medical Center in 2028. OhioHealth just announced this facility will receive $400 million worth of renovations, including a new seven-story trauma center + a five-story parking garage. Construction will begin later this year. 🏥

Development

The Columbus Downtown Commission will meet today at 8:30 a.m. to discuss four apartment projects slated for downtown. If approved, these projects would bring a combined 447 apartment units to the area. The meeting takes place at 111 N. Front St. and you can download the full agenda here. 🏡 (The Columbus Dispatch)

Concert

Protect ya neck — Wu-Tang Clan will perform at the Schottenstein Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The iconic rap + hip-hop group will be joined by famed rapper Nas, known for hits like “If I Ruled The World.” Tickets are available Friday, March 3 at 9 a.m. 🎟

Ranked

Another year, another first place prize. That’s how it goes for COSI, which earned the No. 1 spot as the nation’s best science museum, according to USA Today’s 10Best list. This is the fourth year in a row our local museum earned the ranking, only further proving what us locals already know. 🏆

Sports

The Ohio State women’s basketball team earned a No. 4 ranking in the Big Ten Tournament, finishing the season with a 23-6 record. The Buckeyes are scheduled to play on Friday, March 3 with games streaming on the Big Ten Network app, Fox Sports app, or ESPN. 🏀

Community

This year’s theme for Stonewall Columbus Pride will be “Purpose. Passion. Power.” With this theme, the two-day festival and parade will focus on remembering the mission of Pride celebrations while also highlighting LGBTQ+ passion and power. 🏳️‍🌈

Number

17.02 million gallons. That’s how much liquor the state sold last year, with vodka and whiskey as the most sought-after spirits. However, Ohioans aren’t only reaching for those bottles, as statewide tequila sales have also risen 91% since 2020. 🥃 (Columbus Business First)

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Let’s get fiscal

Filing your taxes in Columbus, OH

Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash

For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

Columbus is also home to these local tax resources:

See if you qualify to file for free.
Free tax prepping resources are available with the United Way of Central Ohio.
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax assistance for those who qualify.

Ready to get started filing your taxes? File online with H&R Block’s four different filing options, from free to Premium. Or, file with a tax pro’s help. Don’t forget, the last day to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18.*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Mitch.

Editor’s pick: Happy Tuesday, CBUS. With three major events taking place this weekend, I can only imagine how congested downtown + the Arena District will be. Get ahead of the game by reading our parking guides, both for the Short North + downtown.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Here’s the latest on Rumpke’s $90 million recycling facility.

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