According to NAR’s 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends study, first-timehomebuyers make up about 25% of buyers. Here are the features younger buyers are seeking: 1) Safety and Security Safety is a top priority for first-time buyers. They look for homes located in low-crime areasand with secure features such as a well-lit neighborhood, secure doors and […]
If you want to earn a consistent passive income, renting out a property is one of the most viableways to do so. Being a property owner is also a symbol of prestige if it’s something you’vealways aspired to. The Alfriend Group weighs in on how to transition into being a landlord, asopposed to simply selling […]
Renovating your home opens up all manner of possibilities, but it does take time and effort.Here’s everything homeowners should know about starting a renovation project, courtesy of TheAlfriend Group. Choose Upgrades CarefullyMost homeowners have big dreams for their properties, but it’s unlikely you’ll be able to makeevery improvement on your list. Consider the options and […]
Has your business outgrown the limits of your home? If your kitchen table is covered inbusiness paperwork and your bedroom is full of inventory, it might be time to upsize into abigger space. Moving into a home with adequate space for your business will give you thebreathing room you need to think clearly and keep […]
5 Steps to Easily Downsizing and Moving with Your Pet Like with most things in life, preparation is the key to successfully downsizing with a pet. Clearing out, packing and moving to a smaller home doesn’t have to cause you and your beloved pet anxiety. Following these five steps from Alfriend Group can make this […]
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 […]
Moving to a new home is a great time to declutter and get rid of household items you no longer need. Giving those things to charities that offer donation pick up helps further the life-cycle of your gently used belongings, enabling you to stay organized and give back. Paring down will also be a huge […]
As much as the real estate market has been thrown into chaos over these last couple of years, one thing has remained pretty consistent among homeowners and home buyers – they want smart homes. Having a smart home can have a lot of advantages – it increases convenience and comfort, it can save money on […]
The thought of renovating and upgrading your home for sale may seem overwhelming. Once your property is on the market, all those minor fixes you were happy to delay for a few days—or years—may appear as major issues to a buyer. It’s time to invest some money and effort in a few repairs and home […]
You’re all packed and ready to move into your new apartment or house, but is it really ready for you? Most people take the cleanliness of a new home for granted. They may think they’re saving time or money by not giving it a good cleaning, but failing to clean thoroughly can put their health […]
