Our Guide for Homebuyers Residential real estate in central Ohio continues to be very good for both buyers and sellers, largely due to the historically low interest rates. However, COVID-19 has complicated the buying process in many ways, most specifically the touring of home. The Alfriend Group with Re/Max Achievers has the solution. Your own customized virtual […]
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How to Choose the Best Living Arrangements for Your Retirement
Entering retirement is an exciting time in anyone’s life. Yet there can be a lot of uncertainty and indecision as well, especially when it comes to figuring out your living arrangements. Here’s a short guide on how to make up your mind when it comes to making the big decision. Financial Concerns While retiring means […]
Downsizing Your Home in the Time of Crisis
We live in very uncertain times. The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting limitation on individuals’ movements and businesses have made it very difficult to fulfill any plans one may have had before this crisis. On the other hand, while it might be a little bit more difficult to get something done, a worldwide pandemic does […]
How to Create an Inviting Home Office When You Have No Room
Whether you’re a self-employed professional, business owner, telecommuter, or student, a home office space is essential for promoting productivity and efficiency. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have an entire room to dedicate to a home office. With a little planning and some creative thinking, you can design a functional office space anywhere in your home. […]
Home Maintenance & Cleaning Tips to Tackle while Staying at Home
The current stay at home order is not only the best way to limit the spread of COVID-19, it provides an opportunity to spend quality time with your family and is a great time to take care of home. Below is a list of home maintenance and cleaning tips to tackle during the stay at […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: March 2020
Housing Market Update Spring is here; however, instead of another record setting season in real estate, we are facing the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since Ohio school and business closings, and stay at home orders did not start until March, February was still a record setting month in local real estate. Last month, […]
Real Estate and The Ohio Stay at Home Order
Question: Are Real Estate services considered Essential Businesses and Operations and are you still able to buy or sell a home during The Ohio Stay at Home Order? Answer: YES. The following Financial and Insurance Institutions, as pertaining to real estate, are considered Essential: Real Estate Services including Appraisal and Title Services Critical Trades including […]
Clever tricks to sell your home faster
When the times come to sell your home because you are moving away or investing the money into some other business pursuits, time plays a great role. The faster you sell it, the sooner you can buy the space you have had your eye on or place your investment. Knowing that, you want to make […]
When to Leave Home Improvement Projects to the Professionals
It’s always fun flexing those do-it-yourself muscles. From patching drywall and painting walls to replacing faucets and repairing caulk, several home projects are safe and straightforward enough to tackle on your own. But some other repairs and improvements are best left to the professionals. Attempting to install roofing or make structural changes to your home […]
Reasons for Investing in Real Estate Outside NYC
New trends in real estate have made prospective rental property investors ponder: does it pay off to invest in real estate in NYC, and if not, why not? Of course, those who are well established in the business and familiar with the locale will not find too many obstacles. However, those who are relatively new […]