Blooms & Butterflies 5/1/2017 – 9/17/2017 $14 for adults, $7 for children 3-17 Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 10am – 5pm Daily Hundreds of colorful, exotic butterflies fly freely amid bright nectar blooms. During daily presentations, butterflies emerge from their chrysalises for their first flight. Green on the Green 5/6/2017 Free […]
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5 Easy Green Remodeling And Living Tips
With the growing awareness of global warming, environmental pollution and healthier living, more people are interested in minimizing the use of toxic chemicals and non-sustainable materials in their everyday lives. The same goes for renovations and reconstruction work. Here are 5 tips for green and easy renovations and remodeling and home improvement: Insulate and stop […]
Saving Lives, One Home At a Time
I am often asked about our company slogan at The Alfriend Real Estate Group /ReMax. Here is the story behind the slogan, “Saving Lives, One Home at a Time.” In 2004, at the age of forty-four, I decided to retire. My twenty years in real estate had gone well, and provided the financial opportunities to […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: March 2017
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: March 2017 For more information on Central Ohio real estate, be sure to visit our website, www.alfriendgroup.com! Central Ohio Housing Market Update – Warm weather and the start of Spring typically mark the beginning of real estate season. As people emerge from their winter hibernation, homes will inevitably sell faster and open houses will become much busier. But is this year going […]
Buying Your Dream Home in 7 Easy Steps
Spring Home Maintenance Tips
Inspect the Roofing – Check your roofing for loose and missing shingles, worn and rusted flashing, and cracked boots around vent pipes. Clean Gutters – Remove leaves, pine needles, and other debris that have accumulated over the winter. Overflowing gutters and blocked downspouts can damage siding and foundations. Prep the Yard – Bag up […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: February 2017
For more information on Central Ohio real estate, be sure to visit our website, www.alfriendgroup.com! Central Ohio Housing Market Update – So far, 2017 is looking a lot like 2016. Despite 2,170 homes being added to the market (just 2% less than last year), inventory remains at an all-time low. We’re seeing a mass influx of newcomers to Central Ohio, and the supply simply […]
How Long Does it Take to Build a House?
I was recently interview by Florida Luxury Home Builders about new construction homes, and had the honor of being one of their guest contributors in a recent article. See below and enjoy! -Kyle According to the 2015 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau, the average completion time of a single-family home is around […]
Thank-you
This post is taken from Luke & Michelle Thomas’ CaringBridge blog. For more information on the Thomas’, click here. We wanted to thank the Dublin Community for the amazing outpouring of support we received this weekend. The Dublin Jerome Lady Celts hosted a Hoops for the Cure Event to raise money for St. Baldrick’s Foundation […]
How to Evaluate the When and Where of Buying Investment Properties
Rental properties continue to be one of the best investment opportunities available. According to Forbes, eighty-nine percent of investors have at least part of their portfolio in real estate. I have owned, and continue to buy, many homes in central Ohio. I have used the money to fund my children’s education, as well as other […]