Columbus is a great city and if you™re  considering making it your new home you have much to  look forward to! Residents of Columbus  have much to say about the quality of life and opportunities available in Central Ohio. The city offers a number of extraordinary  and  highly sought after upscale communities, defined by luxury, uniqueness, location, and amenities offered. These luxurious master planned communities are located in tranquil settings, include large estate style lots, stunning architecture, plenty of green space including miles of leisure trails that encourage a healthy lifestyle, world class school systems and homes built by some of the areas leading custom  builders.  

These luxury communities utilize architectural controls and have carefully landscaped entrances and common areas.  This combined with their  desirable locations, top-notch amenities and thoughtful planning create neighborhoods of enduring value and lasting beauty. Each community offers a unique mix of amenities, which allow  their residents to enjoy unparalleled lifestyles.

While many of these communities are  fully realized  limiting buyers to  existing construction, others are still under development  offering the opportunity to  select a ready to customize (spec)  home already under construction, or you may purchase a homesite. Select a homesite so you can design your dream home and selecting  a local  builder to build your luxury custom home.

Central Ohio’s Most Sought After Luxury Communities (& Subdivisions)

Bexley
Columbus
8 On The Square
Northbank
Dublin
Tartan Fields
Tartan Ridge
Tartan West
Hilliard
New Albany
Clivdon
Crest, The
Edge of Woods
Fenway
Hawksmoor
Lambton Park & Lambton Green
Tensweep
Upper Brandon
Wiveliscombe
Powell
The Estates of Golf Village
Wedgewood
Woodlandhall  

We invite you to contact us to  learn more about our communities, our luxury custom homes and homesites.

For more information please call us at (614) 408-8078 or email us at theoplandgroup@gmail.com. We offer professional real estate advice and look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals!

The Opland Group  Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in;    Bexley    Columbus    Delaware    Downtown    Dublin    Gahanna    Grandview Heights   Granville   Grove City   Groveport    Hilliard   Lewis Center    New Albany   Pickerington    Polaris    Powell      Upper Arlington    Westerville    Worthington

Moving can be a very stressful and traumatic experience, no matter how short the distance. When you relocate to a new city, or an entirely different state it is even more difficult! In most instances you are moving into the unknown, and probably don’t know about the different neighborhoods, school systems, or perhaps even what the climate is like!

In order to feel more confident about your move it’s important that you know as much about your destination as possible. The most effective and efficient way to take on this enormous task is to engage the services of a Realtor who specializes in the area and knows the local market.

Because each and every person’s needs are different, it’s best that you express your concerns as clearly as possible. You’ll want to clearly define your wants and needs, that is your “wish list” and prioritize these in a ranking of most, to least important. If you have children your first priority will likely be  identifying  the top local school districts in and around your place of employment. You’ll also want to think about your personal or family lifestyle and what you like and dislike about your current community and communicate all of this to your Realtor.

Considering where to buy is only the start and in fact your move will include a host of other decisions including but not limited to financing options and the specific features and amenities you want in a home, typically balanced against what will be good for resale.  We can assist you with every aspect of your relocation, from start to finish we’ll be there to help you make the most informed decision every step of the way! We will give you an overview of the different areas in and around Columbus and will help you identify the community and subdivisions which best fit your lifestyle, budget and tastes.

Once  we have this information we can assist you in locating the perfect home. To avoid wasting time, we’ll want to revisit your “wish list”,  which will allow us to focus on what’s most important to you. When narrowing down your home search, consider the following:

• type of home you want to buy, that is are your looking for a new or an existing construction, a single family home or a condo, what types of architecture appeal to you, etc.
• prepare a features wish list to help keep you focused including number of bedrooms, baths, square footage, do you need a basement, if so does it need to be finished, is a home theater a requirement, how about the number of garage stalls, is privacy important and if so how large of a lot are you looking for.

From planning your first house-hunting trip to arranging interviews with Headmasters of schools, arranging for  auto leases, hiring decorators and even getting the kids into summer camp, our relocation services are second to none.

If you’re considering relocating to the Columbus Area and would like to request a copy of our Relocation  Guide you are invited to give us a call at 614.332.6984, or you may do so by emailing us.  

The Opland Group  Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in;    Bexley    Columbus    Delaware    Downtown    Dublin    Gahanna    Grandview Heights   Granville   Grove City   Groveport    Hilliard   Lewis Center    New Albany   Pickerington    Polaris    Powell      Upper Arlington    Westerville    Worthington

Columbus. The Best of Everything.

When it comes to great cities, many are better than Columbus at one thing. But no city is as good as Columbus at everything. Nowhere else will you find so much. From exceptional schools to outstanding healthcare, great restaurants to diverse neighborhoods, major league sports to first-rate arts and entertainment, Columbus connects you to everything that matters to you. Add our Midwest values and welcoming diverse population, and it’s easy to see why Columbus really is the best of everything.

Housing

When a region’s cost of living is relatively low, the ability to own a home is high, and that’s certainly the case in Columbus. Nearly 70% of all Columbus Region residents earning the median income can afford to buy here”an incredible number compared to Chicago’s 47% or New York’s 5.7%.

Buying a home in Columbus means you can rest easy about your investment. Property values continue to appreciate steadily, without extreme flucuations seen in other big cities. With so many housing choices and such great values, it’s easy to unstand why Money Magazine has singled out a number of our communities as “Best Places to Live” in the U.S.

Neighborhoods

You’ve always wanted to live in a great downtown loft? You can do that here. Green lawns and block parties more your style? You can do that, too. And if luxury living is the life for you, you’ll find a number of extraordinary and highly sought after master planned communities including tranquil settings, large estate lots, stunning architecture, homes built by some of the areas top builders and world class school systems.

The Columbus Region is made up of a number of diverse communities, from eclectic neighborhoods and historical districts to exciting urban centers, family-friendly suburbs and charming country villages. No matter how you want to live, the Region is sure to have a place that feels just like home.

Living here really does give you the best of both worlds”all the excitement of a growing big city, with all the friendliness and sense of belonging that comes with being part of a smaller community.

Education

The Columbus Region is home to 20 colleges and universities”more than any American city other than Boston. With more than 100,000 students at any given time, and nearly 20,000 of them graduating annually, it’s no wonder Columbus is growing at such an amazing rate.

Students in grades K through 12 benefit from a range of options. Columbus boasts some of the best school systems in the nation. With 53 different public school districts, 140 private and parochial schools, and 65 public libraries, the Region is rife with opportunities for every family, every child.

Healthcare

With four nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare systems contributing $4 billion annually to the area’s economy and employing more than 40,000 people, it’s clear that, in the Columbus Region, medicine means business.U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Columbus’s healthcare programs among the best in the country, and nearly all of our hospital systems and medical, research, and bioscience facilities receive regular national attention.

Economy

Named one of the top local economies in the United States, and the third fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest, Columbus shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The emerging 315 Research and Technology Corridor (which includes The Ohio State University, Battelle Memorial Institute, and all four of our major hospital systems) along with The Central Ohio Innovation Center of Dublin have made Columbus one of the top ten regions for technology.Of the top 40 regional employers, 15 are in the high-growth industries of financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, information services, energy, and technology. And of the more than one million people working here, nearly 30% have Bachelor’s Degrees and 10% have Master’s Degrees”numbers that point to a healthy and prosperous future for the city.

Diversity

People of all ethnicities and from all over the world call Columbus home. We’re a cultural crossroads where a diverse group of people live, work, play, worship and learn from each other, every day. Cited as one of the top ten cities for African-Americans in the US (#1 for African-American families), Columbus also has more than 16 different active religious affiliations, a Top 30 company for women (American Electric Power), a higher than average gay and lesbian population, and more than 100 international companies with significant operations.

Our cultural diversity can be seen every day in our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our local markets and our globally inspired restaurants. At the end of the day, the Columbus Region is a truly welcoming place to those who choose to make it their home, and we’re all the richer for it.

If you™re considering relocating to the Columbus Area and would like to request a copy of our Relocation  Guide you are invited to give us a call at 614.332.6984, or you may do so by emailing us.  

The Opland Group  Specializes in Real Estate Sales, Luxury Home Sales, Short Sales in;    Bexley    Columbus    Delaware    Downtown    Dublin    Gahanna    Grandview Heights   Granville   Grove City   Groveport    Hilliard   Lewis Center    New Albany   Pickerington    Polaris    Powell      Upper Arlington    Westerville    Worthington