Trick-or-Treat Day & Times for Franklin, Delaware, & Union Counties The majority of central Ohio communities have scheduled trick-or-treating for Monday, October 31st. Here are the hours: Franklin County Bexley 5:30-7 p.m. Blendon Township, 6-8 p.m. Brown Township 6-8 p.m. Canal Winchester 5:30-7:30 p.m. Clinton Township 6-8 p.m. Columbus 6-8 p.m. Dublin 6-8 p.m. […]
Category Archives: Buyers
Flip or Rent – What is the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate?
When trying to determine what route you should go when entering the world of real estate investing, you first need to understand your goals. Are you trying to build your “nest egg”, so you can retire earlier and with more passive income? Or are you looking to quit your current job, and take on a […]
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Autumn is the best time of year to inspect your home for any potential problems the inclement winter weather could bring. You don’t want to get stuck dealing with maintenance issues with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures getting in the way. So, here is a list of things you can do now, to prevent a […]
Columbus is One of the Best Cities to Move to for Job Seekers
Looking for a job? Whether you just graduated or are simply looking to make a change, it might be time to reconsider your location — not all cities are created equally. And which city will give you the most opportunity largely depends on what career path you’ve chosen. Nationally, the unemployment rate is holding at […]
Fall Fun In and Around Dublin Ohio
Finding Your Dream Home in Fall
Many home buyers think the ideal time to start looking for a new home is during the Spring and Summer. Although, there tends to be more inventory during these times, there is also a lot more competition. Extensive competition not only leads to increased sale prices, but it can be so stiff that you find […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2016
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2016 Central Ohio Housing Market Update Historically, August marks the end of the prime real estate season. Kids are back in school, cold weather is coming, and most importantly, OSU football is back! However, this year might be different. Over 3,100 homes sold last month in Central Ohio, the most ever for the month of […]
Parade of Homes in Powell
I attended the BIA Parade of Homes again this year and was happy to see that there were many more homes to tour compared to last year’s event. With 16 homes on display, this is the largest Parade of Homes event in Central Ohio in the last 10 years. I live and work in Dublin, […]
Finding the Unique Selling Proposition for Your Home
Many Realtors follow a pre-scripted list of rules on staging and marketing homes. However this makes every home look alike, and the result is that only the lowest price home sells. At the Alfriend Group, we prefer to emphasize the unique selling qualities of each home, and therefore target the most likely buyer. In doing […]
Should I Try to Sell My Home After Labor Day?
It is the unofficial end of summer. Who is buying homes after Labor Day? Do you have to drop the price of your home? The short answer is “it all depends”. There are absolutely fewer buyers after Labor Day, but there are also fewer sellers. As with all commerce, it depends on supply and demand. […]