This checklist gives you carte blanche (well, almost) when viewing potential homes. Ah, house hunting. It may technically be shopping, but it can feel more like breaking and entering. Even though you know the seller wants you there, does anyone really want you traipsing through their bedroom? Or looking through their closet? Or digging around […]
Category Archives: Buyers
Distinguishing Your Wants vs. Needs when Buying a New Home
“But, I neeeeed it!” If you are a parent, you have probably heard this a thousand times while your child plead their case for a new outfit, video game, or even their favorite sweet treat. However, as rational adults/constant negotiators, we kindly remind them the difference between what they want and what they actually need. […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: August 2016
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 […]
Buying a Lifestyle Not Just a Place to Live
When looking for a place to call home, we don’t just want a roof over our head. We want a place that accommodates our needs, but also one that accentuates our day to day lives. What restaurants and shops are nearby, how close is our favorite workout facility, is there easy access to local parks […]
What is Lean Construction & Why You Should Care
by our Guest Blogger: Jessica Kane The reigning paradigm of construction says that there are inherent trade-offs between time, cost and quality for any project. The old saying goes: “You can have it quick, cheap or good. Pick any two.” In other words, unless a construction manager is a wizard, a change to one factor […]
How to Build a New Home
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 […]
How Do Buyers Decide?
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, […]
Creating Your Central Ohio Home Wish List
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 […]
The Dublin Difference
More and more of our buyers and tenants are new to the Dublin, Ohio area. Whether they are moving from a nearby community or relocating from another state, they are always happy to get a locals opinion on where to eat, grab a drink, or take the family for a daytime outing. As a longtime […]
How Much Can I Afford?
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 […]