About Franklin County, OH

The Worthington, Ohio Architectural Review District

Areas of the City of Worthington are subject to the Architectural Review Board... important parts of Worthington, Old Worthington of course, but also High Street. Dublin Granville Rd... and more.

Here's a map on Worthington.org

Worthington Architectural Review District

The Worthington.org site is where you will find the City of Worthington Architectrual Review Board Certificate of Appropriateness Application as well as other permits.

Worthington Architectural Review Board

The architectural review board is the five member Worthington planning commission plus two people "one of whom must be a resident freeholder of the Architectural Review District" according to the rules.

An agent in my office who has been on the Architectural Review Board for years was present when I went to lend moral support to clients who were summoned to talk to the Worthington Architectural Review Board about changes they had made to their Old Worthington home without asking permission first. Someday I may write about that night, or maybe not.

Ask first.

The board that reviews changes to properties in the Worthington Architectural Review District meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Worthington Municipal Building at 6550 N. High St. I believe both the Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Board take the month of August off.

Worthington school district setting example in fight against terror

Channel 10 News had the story last night... Central Ohio School Setting Example in Fight Against Terror and that central Ohio school district is the Worthington City School District. Channel 10 News has an article and video in the link that tell the story of how Worthington schools worked with the Department of Homeland Security to become the leaders in preparation for a terrorist act.

" The U.S. Department of Homeland Security calls having improvised explosive devices or bombs the No. 1 terrorist act. In the past, schools were less prepared for handling those types of events."

According to the Channel 10 News article and video the work done by Worthington Schools along with the Department of Homeland Security will serve to guide other Ohio communities in making their school buildings safer for children.

Worthington Schools

The Worthington City School District in northern Franklin County serves the City of Worthington, the Village of Riverlea and a portion of the City of Columbus as well as homes in unincorporated areas (townships.) The school district boundaries were in place before much of northern Franklin County was developed or annexed into cities. Worthington was established in 1803.

It looks as if the school pictured in the Channel 10 News video is Kilbourne Middle School. The photos here are of Kilbourne Middle School, on E. Dublin Granville Rd. last November. This Worthington middle school was the high school in Worthington before the school on W. Dublin Granville Road was built. The school on W. Dublin Granville Road is now named Thomas Worthington High School. The second high school in the Worthington school distirict is Thomas Kilbourne High School. The school disctrict is served by a third high school, the Linworth Alternative Program as well. Kilbourne Middle School is one of four middle schools in the Worthington. The other middle schools in the Worthington City School District are Worthingway, McCord and the Phoenix School.

More information about Worthington City Schools:

Worthington Schools are Excellent

Worthington : Kilbourne Middle School Gets an A

Worthington Schools are NOT Included

Since the start of the economic stall, many sellers and their agents have found it more useful than ever to keep a steady eye on the changing priorities among home buyers. It’s not surprising to find that the Columbus,Ohio home buyer is likely to have grown both more critical and more practical when it comes to making that important buying decision.

At first glance one of the biggest changes may seem surprising, but it really shouldn’t be when you stop to consider the reasons behind it.

A recent survey shows that more over 85% of home buyers (even first-time home buyers) now prefer a move-in ready house -- one that needs few or no repairs at all. While you might have supposed that the tight economy would cause bargain hunters to head for the lower-priced fixer-uppers in order to save money, the opposite is true. The reason is reality-based. In light of today’s tight lending standards, many prospective home buyers are being asked to come up with more out of pocket cash than was previously the case. When you add the probable cost of repairing or updating a home, the value of a move-in ready home becomes more readily apparent.

The conclusion is clear: if you want to sell your home, be sure to perform basic fixes before coming to market. That means no leaks on the bathroom floor or from the faucet, no squeaking doors or broken windows, fresh paint, clean surfaces!

Another hot button for local home buyers is the golden oldie: the value they get for their money. Although it’s always been the case, it is certainly true in this economy . If the price is right, potential home buyers will go after your offering. When pricing a property, take into consideration all of the important factors, just as canny home buyers will. Consider the condition of the house, its wow-factor features (both those it has and those it lacks), and finally the price of neighborhood competitors. Since location is a true buyer hot button, don’t be shy about exploiting any high points like desirable distances to shopping centers, nice schools, or employment opportunities.

Extra time on market can be expensive, so avoid the mistake of pricing high “just to see.” That extra 90 days on the market can cost you!

It is vital to know what potential buyers are looking for to understand what will be perceived as the strongest points of your own property. Once you identify the hot buttons for home buyers, emphasizing your home’s strong points will result a higher sale price. Contact me today to discuss the latest news about what the home buyers in your neighborhood are saying.

Today's Home Buyers’ Hot Buttons

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Consumer confidence increases to 5-month high

Consumer confidence rose last weekto the highest level in five months as an improveing job market and falling gasoline prices buoyed holiday shoppers.

The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index climbed to minus 45 in the period that ended Dec. 18 from a reading of minus 49.9 the previous week. That marked the biggest seven-day gain since January. The monthly expectations gauge climbed to minus 17 for December, a seven-month high.

As seen in the Columbus Dispatch, Friday, December 23, 2011