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 […]
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 […]
Housing Market Update Despite an increase in interest rates, home sales hit a record high in May! In 2021 the average sales price in May was $315,127 while, last month, the average sales price reached $353,116, a 12.1% increase. Furthermore, fewer homes in Central Ohio required a change in the list price compared to last year. […]
Finding a perfect home for you and your family sounds like a pretty big challenge. You will have to think about multiple things at once, like providing a safe and interesting environment for everyone. Ohio is the state that is good for raising a family in general, but you will need to narrow down your […]
Housing Market Update Continued low inventory combined with rising interest rates is taking its toll on the local housing market! In 2021 buyers purchased 83.2% of available homes. So far in 2022, inventory is 11.6% higher than last spring because buyers are now only purchasing 80% of the homes available. Interest rates on a 30-year fixed rate have […]
There are many reasons why you would need to move to Ohio. Maybe you landed a better job; perhaps you want to be closer to your family; maybe your loved one is from a city in Ohio, etc. Even though these are more than legitimate reasons to move to Ohio, you still might have some […]
Housing Market Update The increase in sale prices combined with the increase interest rates is already impacting overall home sales in Central Ohio! Over the last couple of years, nine out of ten homes listed were sold. 91.3% of homes listed were sold in 2021, and the average was 92.8% in 2020; however, for the […]
Mortgage rates may have inched up recently, but it’s not too late to think about buying your first home. To avoid regrets, consider these tips to help you decide whether you’re ready to take the plunge and buy a forever home or simply test the waters with a starter home. Location and Price Usually the […]
