Last week as I was coming back from the Irish Festival, a friend of mine reached out to me out of the blue about a conversation we had a little while back. He said he was looking to start building a rental portfolio and asked “What are 3 things you wish you knew before getting […]
Handling a multi-state living arrangement comes with some unique challenges, especially for pet owners who want to enjoy both homes with their animal companions. As one example, you might look to own Ohio real estate with the help of The Alfriend Group as well as a vacation home in Florida. This gives you the opportunity […]
Housing Market Update Rising interest rates and inflation are beginning to take their toll on the local real estate market! Last month, homes sales dropped 9.7% while pending sales were down 14% suggesting July sales will also be down from last year. “Higher interest rates and inflation along with escalating home prices are all working […]
Whether you’ve just moved across town or across the country, there’s still a lot to do before you can put your feet up in your new home. Try not to put off these move-in essentials. As exhausted as you may be, it’s important to tackle this checklist as soon as possible so you can avoid […]
Housing Market Update Despite an increase in interest rates, home sales hit a record high in May! In 2021 the average sales price in May was $315,127 while, last month, the average sales price reached $353,116, a 12.1% increase. Furthermore, fewer homes in Central Ohio required a change in the list price compared to last year. […]
Moving houses can be a stressful event, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Thankfully, we live in times where everyone can share their experience so you can learn from other people’s mistakes and make the right decisions. When it comes to relocating, preparation is key. Starting early and working with a checklist, […]
You’re about to get the keys to a home you can see yourself living in for years to come. But some problems have cropped up that are making you nervous about closing on the house. Here are a few issues that are present in lots of homes for sale and how you can fix them […]
A crack in your pool is a serious problem that needs to be fixed immediately. Luckily, fixing small cracks is a lot easier than you might think, and most people can also repair larger cracks without professional help, although the process is somewhat more involved. If you don’t currently have a crack in your pool […]
Housing Market Update Continued low inventory combined with rising interest rates is taking its toll on the local housing market! In 2021 buyers purchased 83.2% of available homes. So far in 2022, inventory is 11.6% higher than last spring because buyers are now only purchasing 80% of the homes available. Interest rates on a 30-year fixed rate have […]
