Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Brand-New Home in Central Ohio

Jared West

Published on: 26/05/2025

Thinking about buying a new construction home in Central Ohio? This step-by-step guide from local real estate expert Jared West walks you through everything—from securing financing and choosing a builder to navigating contracts and closing day. Whether you’re building from the ground up or considering a move-in-ready option, this guide will help you make smart, confident decisions every step of the way.

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The Day a Mom Saved Pixar (And Toy Story 2)

Jared West

Published on: 16/05/2025

In 1999, Pixar accidentally deleted nearly all of Toy Story 2—and their backups had failed. Just when all hope seemed lost, a mom on maternity leave saved the entire movie from her home computer. This true story is a reminder that heroes don’t always wear capes—sometimes they’re just quietly doing the work no one sees. A must-read for anyone who’s ever underestimated the power of moms (or good backups).

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From Undrafted to Undeniable: Why the Realtor Draft Never Ends

Jared West

Published on: 16/05/2025

🏈 The NFL Draft might be over—but the Realtor Draft is still going strong in Central Ohio. If you're buying or selling this summer in Pataskala, I’d love to be your First Round Pick. Check out the scouting report (strengths, weaknesses, and why I don’t apologize for being a Bengals fan) in this week’s blog post 👇 #TheyWentToJared #PataskalaHomes #CentralOhioRealEstate #WhoDey #RealtorDraft

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