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Beyond Intel: Licking County’s Boom as Ohio’s Tech Capital
When Intel announced its multi-billion dollar semiconductor campus in New Albany, it sparked a domino effect across Central Ohio. Today, the region has evolved into one of the nation's premier tech and data infrastructure hubs. While Intel’s Silicon Heartland fabs progress in New Albany, tech hyperscalers are investing heavily in surrounding communities: Microsoft’s Multi-Site Footprint: Microsoft actively resumed construction across its Licking County developments, including
Mike Serfozo
36 minutes ago1 min read


Smart Homes for a Smart Corridor: 2026 Trends in the Heartland
The homes being sold in the Silicon Heartland today are fundamentally different from those on the market just a few years ago. In 2026, "Tech-Forward" has moved from being a luxury upgrade to a baseline buyer expectation. As a Realtor specializing in the Newark-to-New Albany corridor, I’ve seen a distinct shift in the features that drive the highest Return on Investment (ROI) and the fastest "Days on Market" (DOM). The "Future-Ready" Garage: More Than Just Storage The most s
Mike Serfozo
May 72 min read


Progress at the Silicon Heartland: An April 2026 Update
It has been a busy spring in New Albany. If you’ve driven past the Intel "Ohio One" site lately, you’ve likely noticed that the horizon is changing. While the project has seen its fair share of timeline shifts, the momentum on the ground is undeniable. Here is the latest breakdown of where the "Silicon Heartland" stands as of April 2026. Photo courtesy of Lukateake. 🏗️ Construction Status: Going Vertical After millions of work hours and enough concrete to fill a small stadiu
Mike Serfozo
Apr 252 min read


The Rise of the "Walkable Hamlet": A New Way to Live in the Heartland
The "suburban dream" in 2026 is no longer a one-size-fits-all proposition. While many of my clients still seek the traditional 2-acre wooded lot in Granville or the quiet farmhouse in Newark, a new and powerful demographic of tech professionals and "empty nesters" is looking for something entirely different: The Walkable Hamlet. The Evolution of the Village Center For decades, Central Ohio was defined by "sprawl"—neighborhoods where you had to drive 15 minutes just to get a
Mike Serfozo
Apr 92 min read
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