Winter in Ohio is a beautiful time of year. But Ohio winters are not easy on your home. With snow and freezing temperatures coming fast, here are eight winter tips to protect the investment in your home. 1. Clear Your Gutters and Downspouts Ice damping is a major source of wintertime problems. During the warmer months, your gutter can […]
What is Eminent DomainEminent domain is the power to take any property for public purpose without the owner’s consentin exchange for the payment of just compensation. Every private property owner holds title to theirproperty subject to the power of eminent domain. Federal, state, local government agencies, andeven railroads and public utility companies have the power […]
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 […]
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 […]
It takes a lot to appeal to renters in the competitive housing market in Columbus, OH, and things are especially demanding in Dublin and the surrounding townships. If you want your place to stand out and draw potential renters, you need the best curb appeal, a good business structure, and high-quality images and promotional materials. […]
As the housing market in Ohio continues to hit its all-time highs, every stage in the process of home buying becomes even more essential. As a buyer, one of the breaking points of your journey is the moment when you start visiting houses you consider buying. We have some advice for you on the open […]
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 […]
