Tuesday, July 14 2020

House Hunting? Here’s What A $300k Budget Buys You In C-Bus 🏡

Happy Tuesday! Chelsea here.

The real estate market in Columbus continues to be an absolute beast, with homes disappearing off the market as fast as they appear. We gathered a variety of properties, from the city to the suburbs, all within a $300k budget. I won't ramble on and on. Your next home could be waiting for you on this list! 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals ✏️

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They haven't had a positive COVID-19 case at their brewery yet, but in order to keep employees and patrons safe, Wolf's Ridge Brewing has made the decision to close their dining room. 

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The Hidden Drive-In is back again with yet another fantastic night of live music, good food, and fun movies. This time, Hello Luna will take the stage and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own car. Hello, date night! You've been missed in quarantine! 

Talking Points ❤️ 

Urban Forestry 🌳

Columbus, for the first time in a long time, seems ready to

. Trees are relatively cheap and are proven to improve resident health, both

and

. Trees also help with water pollution, improve business districts, reduce crime ... I could talk forever about trees, but I'll stop there and just drop a link that

. Curious about the tree coverage in your part of town? The tool below, from the Columbus Urban Forestry Master Plan website, will let you know.

(Columbus Urban Forestry Master Plan)

Very Normal Business Profile 📚

"Landscaping is an afterthought, and no stores have windows." 

From the Columbus Monthly archives, a profile of Lion's Den, the massive locally-founded adult bookstore chain that you almost certainly know from their giant signage and distinctive branding. 

(Columbus Monthly)

Coronavirus Round-Up 💊

Newest Ohio numbers: 1,261 new cases, 73 new hospitalizations, 6 deaths.

..... Some high school football coaches have put forward a proposal to

..... Our passports

..... Rules for thee

..... How the pandemic

Weather:

88 and sunny

Air Quality:

Moderate (Ozone)

Pollen:

 Low-Medium (Grass)

Today's Photo 🤳

We try not to talk about our financial ups and down much here, but with Columbus Navigator being a small business we have nothing but empathy and respect for all the other small businesses trying to figure out what to do with all of this. I recently read about

, a cocktail bar on S. High, and their pivot to a grab-and-go model. Check out this grab-and-go cocktail cooler! 

I think it's important not just to support the businesses you care about, but to also specifically support pivots like this. You have to respect the hustle, and hopefully, it works out well for them. 🍹🍸

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- Chelsea