This article was originally posted on better.com What You’ll Learn Asking questions will help you get what you need Knowing what to ask and how to ask it will help your lender help you Knowing what to expect from the answers helps, too No one is expected to know every angle of mortgage shopping their first, second, or […]
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Protecting Your Home
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How to Choose New Windows for Your Home
A lot of people don’t realize how important it is to choose the right windows for your home. Not only do windows play a big role in how your home looks, both from the outside and the inside, but, they are also a key factor in how eco-friendly your home is and whether you are […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: May 2020
Housing Market Update With low interest rates and inventory, bidding wars and quick sales are keeping real estate sales prices at record highs! Although still ahead of last year for the first four months of the year, April home sales fell 15.1%, and inventory levels dropped 13.3%. With less homes on the market, but still […]
Deciding When to Move and Where to Live
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Red Flags Before Hiring a Home Contractor
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: April 2020
Housing Market Update COVID-19 remains a serious concern, but many still have to sell while others want to take advantage of low interest rates, so real estate continues! Despite continued school and business closings, many homeowners have no choice, but to sell their homes; and, interest rates remain at record lows which continues to attract […]
Real Estate: Touring a House Remotely
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 […]
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 […]