Central Ohio Housing Market Update More homes were sold in Central Ohio last month than any other September ever! This was mostly due to the record-setting 3,400 new homes added to the market in August. Let’s face it, home inventory has been low this year, so whenever new homes go on the market, they tend to sell quickly. […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
Before the home search begins, your real estate agent will want to know as much as possible about the features and amenities you desire. To help your agent better serve you, create your home wish list to determine what your Central Ohio dream home looks like! Features: Age: Do you prefer historic properties, or newer […]
Central Ohio Housing Market Update The year 2016 is off to a great start already with average sale prices up 6% and number of homes sold up 9% over last year. This is a similar trend to what we experienced in 2015, however inventory is beginning to be less of a concern for buyers. […]
Central Ohio Housing Market Update In 2015, Central Ohio experienced some of the greatest real estate growth we have experienced in a long-time. A record-setting 29,408 homes were sold last year, exceeding the previous record from the housing boom of 2005! That being said, inventory is still down. In fact, there are just over […]
New homeowners may have heard that winterization is important, but in the hubbub of your first year living in a home you own (finally!), it can be easy to overlook the need to prepare for the cold weather ahead. After all, it’s just not something renters deal with; prepping pipes for winter is often the landlord’s job. […]
If you’re looking for a new home, or your first home, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the options and decisions. So, you’ve found a great listing online that looks like your dream home, but now what? Before you head to that open house, remind yourself to look for these five things that can […]
