The Fed Just Raised Rates. Central Ohio Didn’t Flinch. On September 16, the Federal Reserve did what almost nobody forecast a year ago: it raised rates, a quarter point, to 3.75%–4.00%. The vote was 12–0. Mortgage rates had already front-run the move, climbing to 6.95% — their highest reading in more than a year. Here’s […]
Forty years, thousands of closings, and one constant: the market has never once done what everyone expected. I have sold homes through double-digit interest rates, the 2008 collapse, the 2021 mania, and now a market that is somehow both a seller’s market and a buyer’s market depending on which data point you read that morning. […]
In November 2025, the National Association of REALTORS® dropped a number that broke the internet for a week: the typical first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old. Up from 38 the year before. Up from 28 in 1992. The share of first-time buyers in the market has been cut in half since right before the […]
By Kyle Alfriend | The Alfriend Group at RE/MAX | Central Ohio The Federal Reserve has a new sheriff. His name is Kevin Warsh, and after being confirmed 54-45 — the most divisive Fed vote in history — he walked into his first press conference June 18 and made one thing unmistakably clear: the days […]
The Dream You’ve scrolled past the photos — ocean sunsets, mountain decks, lake views — and thought, “Why not me?” The idea is seductive: buy a vacation home you’ll enjoy, then rent it out when you’re not there. The guests pay the bills, you build equity, and life’s a beach. But as with most things […]
By Kyle Alfriend, Alfriend Group / ReMax The market continues up… but with a change. This isn’t the 2019 or 2020 real estate market, but in 2025, Central Ohio continues to exceed the economic projections. The Numbers Don’t Lie! Home Prices: Up 5.6% year-over-year in Central Ohio. Median home price? Hovering around $330,000 and climbing. […]
If you’re watching central Ohio real estate from the sidelines, you’re missing one of the most strategic suburban plays in the Midwest: Dublin, Ohio. Not because it’s up-and-coming. Because it’s already there. Dublin doesn’t need hype—it prints equity. This isn’t about chasing cool. This is about chasing power, performance, and prestige. Let’s break it down. […]
By Kyle Alfriend Let’s talk about the Central Ohio real estate market. It’s May 2025, and if you’re a buyer, a seller, or just someone whose Zillow browsing habits are more obsessive than their gym attendance, here’s what you need to know. To the Point: The market isn’t crashing. It’s correcting. We’re in the middle […]
Choosing the right realtor isn’t just about picking someone with a friendly smile or a flashy marketing pitch. It’s about finding a seasoned professional who understands your needs, the market, and how to get you the best results. After four decades in the business and over 3,000 homes sold in central Ohio, I’ve seen it […]
Selling your home in the current market is easy. Getting the highest and best price takes a little more effort. Here are six common mistakes to avoid. Mistake #1 – Selling Your Home Before It’s Physically Ready First impressions matter. Listing your home before it’s fully prepared is like launching a product with unresolved defects—it […]
