Housing Market Update With record low interest rates, many segments of the market experienced a multiple-offer frenzy not seen in the last 15 years or more! Although the first wave of the pandemic caused the housing market to experience a significant slowdown, it bounced back substantially by the end of 2020. However, seller activity lagged […]
Category Archives: Central Ohio Real Estate
Kyle Alfriend’s Expert Opinion on a Potential Upcoming Recession
A survey of about 5000 U.S. real estate agents has been conducted recently by Real Estate Bees. In this survey, they wanted to find out if realtors believe in a looming economic recession and how those who do are preparing for it. Real Estate Bees published the results of their survey as an extensive article. […]
Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent
A home sale or purchase is a big deal on both sides. However, a buyer and a seller have totally different goals and various ways to reach them. Agents are there to help them get the best possible deals regardless of which side they represent. Taking them out of the equation means creating chaos that […]
25 Simple Ways To Reduce Waste At Home
LAUREN NOWACKI9-MINUTE READ On April 22, 1970, America celebrated its first Earth Day. It helped create more public awareness of the issues facing our planet. While we have made great strides in combating some of these issues in the last 50 years, there is still much to be done. One area that needs work is […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: December 2020
Housing Market Update Despite a pandemic and all the resulting challenges faced in 2020, the Central Ohio housing market remained strong! Central Ohio home sales prices are at record highs and homes are selling in record time, whereas inventory is at a record low according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Over 2,900 homes […]
A Stress Free Move from Start to Finish
Moving can be an exciting time as well as a stressful time. Whether you’re moving down the street or across the country, we have some tips that can help alleviate some those anxieties that you may be feeling because moving is a time-consuming ordeal that can take a toll on even the best planners. Fortunately, […]
How to Launch and Run a Business from Home
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 […]
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 […]
Downsizing 101: How To Do It The Right Way
We’ve all heard it before: Bigger is Better. That has been the prevailing wisdom in America for a long time but the reality is a bit more complicated. Many people are rethinking this notion when it comes to the size of their home. For example, the size of an average single-family home increased to more […]