Is It Time to Move? Signs Your Central Ohio Home No Longer Fits

Maybe your home in Westerville was the perfect place to raise a family, or your Granville colonial served you well during the busy years of school pickups, soccer practice, and driveway basketball games. But lately, you’ve been asking: Is this still the right home for me?

If your once-busy home now echoes with quiet evenings, unused bedrooms, and a lot more space than you need, it might be time to explore what’s next.

As a realtor deeply rooted in Central Ohio, I work with homeowners just like you—people who love their community, but realize their needs have shifted. If you’re considering a lifestyle change—whether that means downsizing in square footage or upgrading in amenities—here are the signs it might be time.

1. You're Not Using Whole Sections of Your Home

Maybe you haven’t set foot in the basement since last Christmas. Or the upstairs bedrooms have become glorified storage closets. In neighborhoods like Highland Lakes in Westerville or Harrison Pond in Pataskala, homeowners are considering moving from large traditional homes into single-level living with open floor plans, gourmet kitchens, and modern spaces that reflect how they live today.

2. You Want Modern Features Without the Renovation Stress

Custom closets, updated kitchens, spa bathrooms—these features are hard to come by in older homes. Rather than tackle a costly renovation in your current home, you could find all of these upgrades already in place in areas like Jerome Village or the new builds near the Intel development in New Albany.

3. The Cost of Staying Might Be Higher Than You Think

Utilities, taxes, maintenance—it all adds up. Can you imagine the savings from selling a 3,500 sq ft home in Granville with high property taxes and moving into a modern ranch in Johnstown, cutting costs and simplifying life?

4. You’re Ready for Lifestyle Upgrades

Imagine living closer to the shops and dining at Market Street in New Albany or being minutes from walking trails in Inniswood Metro Gardens. The move doesn’t have to mean “less”—it often means more of what you want.

Let’s Make the Shift Together

I offer a full-service transition plan tailored to your lifestyle and your pace. From prepping your current home for top-dollar sale to finding your ideal next place, my team and I handle the details so you can focus on the big picture.

Schedule your Strategy Session today. It’s local, it’s personal, and it’s built around you.