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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Smart Ways to Save on Home Insurance
If you are like most people, you consider homeowners insurance a necessary expense you need to put up with, regardless if you’ll use it or not. However, have you stopped to think if you are paying too much for your home insurance? An insurance specialist would likely tell you not all homeowners insurance policies have […]
10 Critical Questions You Need To Ask About Homeowners Insurance
After all your hard work, you’re finally in a position to buy your dream home. By now, you may have already picked out the house you want, and you already love everything about it, from its style and design to its location. The question is, have you already thought about home insurance? If the idea […]
Moving to Ohio – The Ultimate Relocation Guide
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: August 2020
6 Simple DIY Home Projects Anyone Can Do During Lockdown
Even with some lockdown restrictions lifting, we’re probably all going to be staying at home more often. If you have run out of shows to stream and books to read, you may be feeling a little antsy right now. Instead of letting those feelings of boredom bloom into anxiety, consider taking on one of these […]