DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 September is shaping up to be the hottest fall in the last decade, according to realtor.com®’s latest housing report. Homes for sale in September are moving 4 percent more quickly than last year, despite prices zooming to record highs. The median home price was $250,000 […]
Category Archives: Central Ohio Real Estate
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 […]
How Will the Election Impact Home Values?
The 2016 Presidential Election is only a few weeks away, and while some of its implications may be obvious, many Americans are wondering how it will impact the real estate market. As a general rule, election results hardly make much of a difference, but with one of the world’s biggest real estate moguls running against a longtime politician, […]
Fall Fun In and Around Dublin Ohio
Dublin Ohio Events: Halloween Spooktacular 10/20/2016 3pm to 8pm 5600 Post Rd. Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) Come […]
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. […]
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. […]