Owning your own home is very exciting; however, there is more involved than just paying a mortgage. This blog post is to inform first time home buyers of some important areas to protect their investment. UPDATING YOUR HOME Updates fall into three general areas: Cosmetic updates to personalize your home, such as: paint, window treatments, […]
Purchasing a home can create many emotions and feelings. One of the best ways to ensure buying a home does not become overwhelming, is to become well educated and properly prepared for the process. Here are our most frequently asked questions from buyers. Should I talk with a bank before looking at homes? YES! There […]
You need to ask questions, look under the hood and take it for a spin. Turn on all the faucets. Flush the toilet. Blast the heat and see what happens. 1. Know the big ticket items. It is easy to get caught up in the look and feel of the cosmetic features of a home. […]
As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home: The home’s condition Asking price Marketing strategy However, it’s important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the sellers’ market. The more your […]
To sell your home for the highest and best price, you must see your home from the buyer’s eyes. So what are buyers seeing? Before the Internet, buyers would drive neighborhoods to look at homes. They would first evaluate homes by the community and curb appeal. The advertising would only provide the most positive information, […]
Buying a home for the first time can be an intimidating experience, but it doesn’t have to be if you know the right questions to ask and if you work with the right professionals. For instance did you know that lenders continue to check your credit up to the day of closing? So even if […]
Your credit score has a critical impact on your housing options, and healthy credit is essential to buying a home or renting one. “An important step to finding a home, whether you’re renting or buying, is ensuring that you have a good credit history,” says Frank Keating, president and CEO of the American Bankers Association […]
The dust is settling from the 2024 elections, and while headlines swirl with big-ticket issues, real estate investors and homeowners in Central Ohio are starting to calculate how policy shifts may impact their local market. As one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the Midwest, Central Ohio consistently draws interest from both investors and […]
If you’re in the market to buy or refinance a home, you might’ve celebrated when you heard about the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut. Many people assume that when the Fed lowers rates, mortgage interest rates will follow. But if you’ve been watching the market, you might have noticed that mortgage rates didn’t budge—or even […]
Hello, Central Ohio! I’m Kyle Alfriend with Alfriend Group, bringing you your November 2024 real estate market update. Let’s dive into what’s happening right now in our market and what you can expect as we wrap up the year. Housing Demand & Inventory Inventory is tight – no surprise there – with available homes lower […]
