Home Finder, Ohio

Reluctant to let go of the past but anxious to keep up with the times. That just about sums up Columbus, Ohio Real Estate, a Midwestern city going through an identity crisis.

Traditionally a historic city with many heritage districts, it is also home to a large number of schools, colleges and big universities. But in recent years, pockets of new development have mushroomed, making it a home buyer’s delight, mainly because there’s a mix of houses to choose from.

Reflecting Columbus’s duality is the range of job opportunities – from jobs in the government and educational institutions, the city has thrown up openings in insurance, technology, retail and manufacturing.