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Explore the history, design, and architectural character of Ohio’s homes and neighborhoods. From craftsman bungalows to historic districts and unique roof types, this category celebrates the structures that define Ohio communities.
Why are Oakwood Homeowners Underinsured? Oakwood’s real estate market surged in 2024, and didn’t drop in 2025; marked by multiple high-end home sales and capped with a standout $2.2 million transaction in August 24. When values rise this fast, homeowners face a serious question: Does your homeowners insurance reflect today’s true reconstruction costs? Between inflation,…
The Hidden Cost of Old Electrical Systems in Ohio Homes Ohio’s housing stock is some of the oldest in the Midwest. Neighborhoods across Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus are filled with beautiful craftsman, brick foursquares, Victorians, pre-war bungalows, and post-war ranch homes—many built long before modern electrical standards. While these homes offer character, charm,…
In Dayton’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood, there is a small and often overlooked estate pocket sitting just east of Salem Avenue — specifically along Red Haw Road, Mt. Vernon Avenue, Fountain Avenue, Wabash Avenue, and Niagara Avenue. This concentration of historic, custom-built homes stands apart from the surrounding grid in both architecture and long-term stability. While…
The Huffman Historic District in Dayton, Ohio, is one of the city’s most architecturally significant neighborhoods—an 85-acre enclave of brick mansions, wood-frame Victorians, and 19th-century streetscapes that has changed remarkably little since the 1870s. For homeowners, this stability is both a gift and a challenge. Owning a home in Huffman means stewarding an irreplaceable piece…
Grafton Hill is one of Dayton’s most architecturally rich and culturally significant neighborhoods — a community defined by its historic homes, tree-lined streets, and proximity to downtown and the Great Miami River. As a proud owner of a historic home on Central Ave, I understand firsthand how unique, rewarding, and occasionally challenging homeownership can be…
Fairlane is one of Dayton’s most grounded and quietly resilient west-side neighborhoods, known for its post-war ranch homes, tree-lined blocks, and long-time residents who give the area its personality. Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or future buyer comparing west-side communities, this neighborhood guide gives you a complete look at Fairlane’s layout, amenities, infrastructure quirks, insurance…
This is my take on why Wright-Dunbar is becoming Dayton’s Hottest New Housing Market. Wright-Dunbar is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its long, historic life—and for homeowners, investors, and anyone watching Dayton’s west side closely, the momentum is unmistakable. With new businesses opening, ongoing revitalization along West Third Street, and major reinvestment…
There is a section of Kettering that longtime Dayton-area residents speak about with a kind of quiet admiration—an enclave of historic architecture, estate-style homes, tree-lined streets, and one of the most significant private residences in Ohio’s political history. Unlike many neighborhoods, this part of Kettering does not carry a formal, widely recognized name. Yet its…
If you own a home with a slate roof in Oakwood, Ohio, you already know how special your property is. From the tree-lined streets off Far Hills to the historic homes near Schantz Park, Oakwood’s character is written in its architecture—and slate roofs are a huge part of that story. But while slate is beautiful…
