Columbus Housing Market to See Appreciation

Columbus was ranked second in the country in the Best 25 Housing Markets forecast by Housing Predictor which ranks 250 market predictions based on the strongest likelihood of housing inflation. There is optimism about housing markets across the nation as more are forecast to experience appreciation in 2010, but Ohioans should feel especially positive as the ranking lists Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati as the top three housing markets, respectively. As Housing Predictor states on its website, Ohio is "propelled by bargain prices."

Source: Columbus Board of Realtors and Housing Predictor

Columbus, Ohio is Number One!

Columbus is a city with a lot to celebrate

Posted December 30, 2009
By Irene Alvarez, Marketing Project Manager

It’s that time of the year when we tend to take a look back. When I reflect on what the past year and half has meant to Columbus, I’m reminded that this is a city with much to celebrate.

We’re number one. A lot.

I’m not just saying that, either. There’s proof:

Excitement abounded when COSI was named #1 science center in the country by Parents Magazine .

Shortly after that, Columbus was named #1 sports town in the U.S. by Scarborough Sports Marketing.

We love sports, but we also love books. The Columbus Metropolitan Library was ranked #1 library in the nation by Hennen’s American Public Library Rating (it’s been in the top four every year since 1999).

That was followed by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium being named #1 zoo in America by USA Travel Guide .

Then, E. Gordon Gee, president of The Ohio State University , was named #1 college president by Time Magazine .

And most recently, Huntington Park was named Ballpark of the Year by Baseballpark Digest (and, the park received the same distinction from BaseballParks.com back in August).

We’re on a roll, Columbus. Who will be honored next?

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