The Buckeye State is among the national leaders in many areas. College football comes to mind first, naturally. And it’s a fun fact to know that as many as eight U.S. presidents lived in Ohio when they were elected. Sports and politics aside, it is also among the most attractive states for young people to […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
