Central Ohio Real Estate Update: August 2016 For more information on Central Ohio real estate, be sure to visit our website, www.alfriendgroup.com! Central Ohio Housing Market Update At the end of July there were over 6,400 homes for sale in Central Ohio, 8% more than last month, but still 20% lower than last year. While more and more homes keep coming up for sale, the […]
As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home: The home’s condition Asking price Marketing strategy However, it’s important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the sellers’ market. The more your […]
Let’s face it, when your house goes on the market, you’re not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to unknown vendors and naive or unqualified buyers. As with any business transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a […]
Whether to buy an existing home or have one built is yet another decision to make during the home-buying process. If you decide to go with new construction, a real estate agent can be a powerful advocate in your corner as you negotiate upgrades, a move-in date and other terms with the home builder. Be […]
To sell your home for the highest and best price, you must see your home from the buyer’s eyes. So what are buyers seeing? Before the Internet, buyers would drive neighborhoods to look at homes. They would first evaluate homes by the community and curb appeal. The advertising would only provide the most positive information, […]
Much has been said over the past few weeks about how Britain’s abandonment of the European Union will impact the financial sector, foreign policy, and international trade relations. But one area that many experts aren’t discussing is how this event will impact the US housing market. What many people don’t realize is how international our […]
Before the home search begins, your real estate agent will want to know as much as possible about the features and amenities you desire. To help your agent better serve you, create your home wish list to determine what your Central Ohio dream home looks like! Features: Age: Do you prefer historic properties, or newer […]
Your lender decides what you can borrow, but you decide what you can afford. No matter where you’re buying in Central Ohio, it’s important to determine your budget ahead of time. Lenders are careful, but they make qualification decisions based on averages and formulas. They won’t understand the nuances of your lifestyle and spending patterns […]
By: Evan Weese, Staff reporterColumbus Business First Dublin is showing off a final draft of plans for a $44 million Riverside Park that would bring outdoor ice skating, rock climbing and kayak access points to the heart of the city. Stretching along both sides of the Scioto River, the park would anchor the suburb’s walkable Bridge […]
Having the wrong people on your rehab team can lead to expensive mistakes for real estate investors. Those can lead to lost opportunities and profits. From badly structured offers to poorly completed rehab projects, one wrong team member can make a potentially successful rehab a nightmare. So, how do you prevent that? You build the […]
