I’ve had plenty of conversations with people who tell me they found a great rental property. “The rent is $2,000 and my mortgage will only be $1,400.” Sounds pretty good. Until we start adding up everything else. One of the biggest mistakes new landlords make is confusing rent collected with profit. They aren’t the same […]
I own both. And they’re very different businesses. A lot of investors look at a short-term rental and think: “I can charge $300 a night. That’s $9,000 a month!” Maybe. But that’s not how the math works. A short-term rental isn’t simply a long-term rental with a higher rent. It’s closer to running a small […]
Freddie Mac has the 30-year fixed at 6.95%. Daily lender trackers are north of 7%. The Fed just hiked for the first time in three years, and the 10-year Treasury is sitting at its highest level in almost two decades. NAR’s chief economist, Lawrence Yun, says to expect 7% as the new normal. So stop […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Central Ohio residential real estate market in December 2024 remains dynamic, shaped by several key trends: Inventory and Demand:We continue to see a booming seller market. This is primarily due to a combination of two factors. It is the simple law of supply and demand. First, supply remains low as many homeowners choose to […]
For many people, running a business from home is the dream. While launching a home-based business can be very exciting, the process can also feel a little overwhelming. You’ll have to navigate several important steps as you inch closer to your launch date! Thankfully, we at The Alfriend Group have provided a few tips to […]
Your home is filled with glass — everything from windows to shower doors to cooktops. Depending on where and how it’s used, glass may have different properties. Some of it is purely decorative, such as on a chandelier. In other places, glass is used for protection. Certain types of windows are made to help reduce […]
An office that functions as a guest room is convenient and saves space. If you have an office full of paperwork and furniture, cleaning up is the first step to creating a new and functional room. Get Rid of Everything You Don’t Use The idea is to get your space down to a desk and […]
Purchasing a new home usually comes with a wide range of upgrade options. It would be best if you maximize functionality before you can actually move and live in your new dwelling place. Like any homeowner, you want your new house to be functional after buying it. From the time you sign the contract of […]
