Moving from UK to Ohio (heelllp!!?!) (Columbus, Westerville: condo, homes, neighborhoods)

[Widow in Toledo]

Well first off your going to have to get a new attitude about commuting I have a good friend who lives in UK with her husband and my husband spent 3 years in Germany, so I understand where you are coming from. In Europe you can hop a train to anywhere..In the US you can't, in fact good luck getting near a train station <G>. Dublin is a lovely city. It is just far enough from Columbus to be less stressful on the driving issue. NO One in America drives 3 hours to work unless you are in the process of moving closer to a new job or work at a Nuclear power plant!
My cousin lives in Dublin and she really likes the town. She teaches at OSU. (I think)
Your best bet is to contact an Real estate office in Dublin OH Just go to Yellow Pages Local Directory - YELLOWPAGES.COM and you can put in the city and find an office. Also if you need a company to help you with your 3 month transition housing go to Temporary Furnished Apartments, Corporate Apartments, Serviced Apartments and Extended Stay Housing or BridgeStreet Corporate Housing & Serviced Apartments Worldwide They are two excellent companies that I have used many times in the past. You get a furnished apartment that is usually in a gated community and has all the amenities. They may also be able to help you find a good Realtor. Oh and best of all there is an Eddie Bauer warehouse outlet not far from there with amazing deals on everything Eddie Bauer sells. I love that place and try to stop there every time I come through town. Both Oakwood and Bridgestreet are international companies so you shouldn't have a problem. They will even supply a rental car if need be in some cities.
Good Luck! Welcome to America!

[bgfalcons86]

Originally Posted by omyers

Just looking and New Albany looks faaaaarrr! its in Lousville?? how long will it take to get to Dublin Ohio office from there ? 3 hours surely , please let me know ? would i be correct then in saying cincinnati areas is the one to live , and then drive to dublin ohio for work ? again thanks info is most appreciated all.!

I believe you are confusing New Albany, Indiana with New Albany, Ohio. New Albany, Indiana is across the river from Louisville, Kentucky. New Albany, Ohio is an upscale, very affluent suburb of Columbus on the northeast side of the city.

[omyers]

Thanks all, one of my collgues i would be working is saying similar things qoute:
Dublin, Powell, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, New Albany
like Marysville and Plain city are close to the west if you like more room
like farms
5 acre places
others will be like 120x180 feet lots

And yes everything people are saying i am actually looking at a map putting in zips if required.!!
Again thanks.. I got some more questions , back shortly.

[omyers]

Heeeyy thanks to all , hey i like the look of Westerville , this is the kind of place im talkin about WOOOOOO!!!! , City of Westerville, Ohio (thanks for the link)
however this town didnt appear on any ones lists how come ? , is this site hiding something ? i know dont get caught up from internet sites , but daaam those pics etc ... from that site is what i mean , so if the other sites are better than WOOOOOO !!! gotta get some local links like this one PLEEEAAASSEE!!!! happy chappy here , gettin all chirped up ! lovin it , keep it comin please , much thanks..to all.

[wrightflyer]

I forgot about Westerville, probably because its on the other side of interstate 71. I think its closer to New Albany and I've personally never heard anything bad about it. It just skipped my mind, that's all. Maybe Westerville over say Hillard instead.

[omyers]

Ok,
All thanks for info again , now looking more at this which in all of your opinions is the best area and why? bearing in mind we like the westerville feel, community all the trees community etc... thats what i`m talking about :, dont want too much acres like a farm land , something like this type of neighborhood : City of Westerville, Ohio > Neighborhoods

with shopping centres like uptown Westerville too, reminds us of home (uk) you see.
In order of preference and why now we can disregarding the travel now that we have established travel from these locations will not be that long say max 1hr commute.

1.Powell,

2.Hilliard,

3.Upper

4.Arlington,

5.New Albany

6.Westerville

Thanks egerly awaiting responses on this .
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[bgfalcons86]

Originally Posted by wrightflyer

I forgot about Westerville, probably because its on the other side of interstate 71. I think its closer to New Albany and I've personally never heard anything bad about it. It just skipped my mind, that's all. Maybe Westerville over say Hillard instead.

Both Westerville & Hilliard have a range of housing, some areas are nicer than others - but overall both are nice communities. I'd say the school districts are similar with good schools, although the peformance index score on standardized tests in Hilliard is a little bit higher than in Westerville.

Upper Arlington probably has the best public schools in all of Central Ohio (top-notch) and a lot of older homes with character. If you have the money to spend, it is hard to go wrong with UA. Not to mention, UA is land-locked, so it isn't going through some of the growing pains that other areas are.

New Albany, Dublin & Powell are all upscale communities with mostly newer homes & very good schools. New Albany might be the most exclusive community in all of Central Ohio. Dublin has unbeatable amenites and Powell still retains somewhat of a semirural flavor.

Worthington is definitely worth a look as well. Good, well-respected schools and a charming downtown.

Good Luck!

[tonrob]

Originally Posted by omyers

Hi all , ok me and family are moving within the 2 years time frame we have via internal work transfer on i think its L1 visa , and wife can work too when we are out there, initially work tried to send me to st pauls , but alot of collegues etc... say woooh its gonna b mighty cold , which after own research seems to be the case , now , the other site is in Dublin , Ohio which again i know nothing about , im researching at the moment but would like some input from you guys n gals out there! now my company will be giving us a 3month start in terms of paid accomadation , but i want to get a head start in teerms of once we go i should by then know exactly what im doing , what area to go , and look for houses etc.. now can anyone tell me what areas are the nicest , I am looking for a family orientated area , access to schools , and good aceess to shopping places for groceries etc..you can give me top 5 , in or around the ohio state/city, i looked a bit south on the map and saw springfield!? anyway yes please people i need the nicest town for low low crime , good schools ,(we are looking for houses by the way, rental 1st til we settle offcourse) and remember I shall be commuting to work to the dublin Ohio site, so travelling for like 6 hours on any freeway is a not really please., But thoughts please , this forum is very good by the way .!

Glad to hear you finally got the visa thing sorted!! Good for you - and good luck with your plans!

[omyers]

thanks all more research to be done .
oh is Westerville NOW like it is showing me on the specific link above ?

[omyers]

i heard westerville was a 'dry town' whats this no alcohol in the shops , well i like a nice pint or 2 with my family after a hard days work , is this true ? im ont being funny , remember i am slowly learning of these ares , and this state as i shall eventually live in one hence all of the questions silly or not. thanks again.