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 […]
Category Archives: Central Ohio Real Estate
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 […]
Understanding the Central Ohio Home Buyer
As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home: The home’s condition Asking price Marketing strategy However, it’s important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the sellers’ market. The more your […]
Dublin Back to School Guide
Dublin City Schools is getting ready to start their 2016-2017 school year, so it’s time to scramble to get all the supplies and clothes your kids will need, and get their circadian rhythm back on track. Here is a quick resource guide providing back to school information for the various schools in Dublin, area stores […]
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 […]
Columbus Festivals and other Fun for the Weekend
Summer in Central Ohio is full of fun activities for families, friends, and spending time with that special someone. The areas around Columbus, Ohio offer a wide selection of musical performances, sporting events, foodie inspired festivals, and inspirational art exhibits of all kinds. Not sure what to do with the rest of your weekend? Here […]
How Brexit Will Impact Central Ohio Real Estate
Much has been said over the past few weeks about how Britain’s abandonment of the European Union will impact the financial sector, foreign policy, and international trade relations. But one area that many experts aren’t discussing is how this event will impact the US housing market. What many people don’t realize is how international our […]
The Dublin Difference
FIRST LOOK: Dublin’s proposed Riverside Park to offer ice skating, rock climbing, river access
By: Evan Weese, Staff reporterColumbus Business First Dublin is showing off a final draft of plans for a $44 million Riverside Park that would bring outdoor ice skating, rock climbing and kayak access points to the heart of the city. Stretching along both sides of the Scioto River, the park would anchor the suburb’s walkable Bridge […]