Buying your first home isn’t just a milestone — it’s a launchpad. The 2025 Central Ohio housing market offers unique opportunities for first-time homebuyers, but it also comes with challenges. This guide breaks down what you need to know, from incentives to financing options, to make your journey smooth and successful. 1. Understand the Market: […]
For those looking to buy a home in Ohio, January offers a unique set of advantages that can make the process smoother and more cost-effective. While the winter months may not seem like the ideal time for house hunting, savvy buyers know that January can present some of the best opportunities in the real estate […]
Winter in Ohio isn’t just cold — it’s a stress test for your home. The good news? A little prep now can save you thousands in repairs down the line. Here’s a straightforward, no-nonsense checklist to keep your home warm, efficient, and damage-free this winter. Roof Inspection: Stop Leaks Before They StartHeavy snow and ice […]
The landscape of Central Ohio is evolving — fast. As population growth continues and demand for housing rises, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of transformative development across the region. Here’s a breakdown of the major projects and what they mean for homebuyers, investors, and communities. 1. New Residential Communities on the Horizon […]
First, let’s take a quick lookback on 2024. In 2024, the Central Ohio residential real estate market experienced notable growth, with both the number of homes sold and average sale prices increasing. Although it remained a seller’s market, it was a little more balanced than 2022 and 2023. Buyers had more inventory to choose from, […]
The Central Ohio residential real estate market in December 2024 remains dynamic, shaped by several key trends: Inventory and Demand:We continue to see a booming seller market. This is primarily due to a combination of two factors. It is the simple law of supply and demand. First, supply remains low as many homeowners choose to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Selling your home in the current market is easy. Getting the highest and best price takes a little more effort. Here are six common mistakes to avoid. Mistake #1 – Selling Your Home Before It’s Physically Ready First impressions matter. Listing your home before it’s fully prepared is like launching a product with unresolved defects—it […]
As we step into September 2024, the Central Ohio real estate market is moving with a distinct rhythm. Change is the only constant reality of the housing market. And the key to thriving? Anticipating and adapting in the midst of these changes. Inventory and Demand Dynamics Central Ohio continues to see a limited inventory of […]
