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 […]
Category Archives: 1st Time Home Buyer
Your Guide to the Best Budget-Friendly Housewarming Gifts
Buying a new home is a long and stressful experience, but when all is said and done, moving into a new space is well worth the effort. The Alfriend Group knows all too well that moving into a new home is always an occasion worth celebrating! And what’s a celebration without a few presents? Whether […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: November 2020 🏡
Housing Market Update The Central Ohio real estate market experienced another significant increase in home sales last month, despite declining inventory! 3,234 homes and condos sold last month, which is a 19% increase from this time last year; and, year-to-date sales are almost 3% higher than last years. However, inventory is less than half of what […]
Smart Ways to Save on Home Insurance
If you are like most people, you consider homeowners insurance a necessary expense you need to put up with, regardless if you’ll use it or not. However, have you stopped to think if you are paying too much for your home insurance? An insurance specialist would likely tell you not all homeowners insurance policies have […]
Tips for Buying a Home While in the Military
Anyone who has served or still serves in the military knows that life does not wait. Owning a piece of property like a house is everyone’s goal. However, you might think that buying a home while in the military comes with many difficulties, especially if you are deployed abroad. Well, even though it is challenging, […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: October 2020
Housing Market Update The Central Ohio real estate market remains very competitive as demand continues to outweigh supply! The number of homes and condos listed for sale in September 2020 was 2% higher than in August 2020; however, there were 48.9% fewer homes listed than in September of 2019. Although 3,500 homes were added to […]
10 Critical Questions You Need To Ask About Homeowners Insurance
After all your hard work, you’re finally in a position to buy your dream home. By now, you may have already picked out the house you want, and you already love everything about it, from its style and design to its location. The question is, have you already thought about home insurance? If the idea […]
Moving to Ohio – The Ultimate Relocation Guide
If you need to move and are searching for a state with a growing economy and low cost of living – search no more. Ohio is a perfect, and somehow underrated gem of a state. In Ohio, you will see economic growth and increasing diversity, and you will be amazed by the low housing prices […]
How To Clean All Of The Glass In Your House
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 […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2020
Housing Market Update Even with the inventory spike in August, September continues to break home sale records! The number of homes closed during the first three quarters of 2020 is now just 1.3% behind 2019 according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. In August, almost 3,400 homes sold, which is 5% more than this […]