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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moving can be an exciting time as well as a stressful time. Whether you’re moving down the street or across the country, we have some tips that can help alleviate some those anxieties that you may be feeling because moving is a time-consuming ordeal that can take a toll on even the best planners. Fortunately, […]
For many people, running a business from home is the dream. While launching a home-based business can be very exciting, the process can also feel a little overwhelming. You’ll have to navigate several important steps as you inch closer to your launch date! Thankfully, we at The Alfriend Group have provided a few tips to […]
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 […]
We’ve all heard it before: Bigger is Better. That has been the prevailing wisdom in America for a long time but the reality is a bit more complicated. Many people are rethinking this notion when it comes to the size of their home. For example, the size of an average single-family home increased to more […]
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 […]
Your home is filled with glass — everything from windows to shower doors to cooktops. Depending on where and how it’s used, glass may have different properties. Some of it is purely decorative, such as on a chandelier. In other places, glass is used for protection. Certain types of windows are made to help reduce […]
Housing Market Update Even with the inventory spike in August, September continues to break home sale records! The number of homes closed during the first three quarters of 2020 is now just 1.3% behind 2019 according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. In August, almost 3,400 homes sold, which is 5% more than this […]
