Looking for a job? Whether you just graduated or are simply looking to make a change, it might be time to reconsider your location — not all cities are created equally. And which city will give you the most opportunity largely depends on what career path you’ve chosen. Nationally, the unemployment rate is holding at […]
Dublin Ohio Events: Halloween Spooktacular 10/20/2016 3pm to 8pm 5600 Post Rd. Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) Come […]
Many home buyers think the ideal time to start looking for a new home is during the Spring and Summer. Although, there tends to be more inventory during these times, there is also a lot more competition. Extensive competition not only leads to increased sale prices, but it can be so stiff that you find […]
I attended the BIA Parade of Homes again this year and was happy to see that there were many more homes to tour compared to last year’s event. With 16 homes on display, this is the largest Parade of Homes event in Central Ohio in the last 10 years. I live and work in Dublin, […]
Many Realtors follow a pre-scripted list of rules on staging and marketing homes. However this makes every home look alike, and the result is that only the lowest price home sells. At the Alfriend Group, we prefer to emphasize the unique selling qualities of each home, and therefore target the most likely buyer. In doing […]
It is the unofficial end of summer. Who is buying homes after Labor Day? Do you have to drop the price of your home? The short answer is “it all depends”. There are absolutely fewer buyers after Labor Day, but there are also fewer sellers. As with all commerce, it depends on supply and demand. […]
“But, I neeeeed it!” If you are a parent, you have probably heard this a thousand times while your child plead their case for a new outfit, video game, or even their favorite sweet treat. However, as rational adults/constant negotiators, we kindly remind them the difference between what they want and what they actually need. […]
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 […]
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 […]
For the past 28 years, Coffman Park has been a place of celebration and education on all things Irish during the first weekend of August. With more than 100,000 guests expected to attend, and over 500 performers showcasing their cultural gifts, our local festival has become the largest three-day Irish Festival on the planet. There […]
