Purchasing a home is an exciting time but don’t let yourself get carried away with all the excitement. Keep a level head so you choose the right home without jeopardizing your financial security. Here are a couple of tips that might help. Try to pay off debt quickly Homes are an expensive investment. In fact, […]
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: January 2021
Housing Market Update With record low interest rates, many segments of the market experienced a multiple-offer frenzy not seen in the last 15 years or more! Although the first wave of the pandemic caused the housing market to experience a significant slowdown, it bounced back substantially by the end of 2020. However, seller activity lagged […]
Kyle Alfriend’s Expert Opinion on a Potential Upcoming Recession
A survey of about 5000 U.S. real estate agents has been conducted recently by Real Estate Bees. In this survey, they wanted to find out if realtors believe in a looming economic recession and how those who do are preparing for it. Real Estate Bees published the results of their survey as an extensive article. […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: December 2020
Housing Market Update Despite a pandemic and all the resulting challenges faced in 2020, the Central Ohio housing market remained strong! Central Ohio home sales prices are at record highs and homes are selling in record time, whereas inventory is at a record low according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Over 2,900 homes […]
Your Guide to the Best Budget-Friendly Housewarming Gifts
Buying a new home is a long and stressful experience, but when all is said and done, moving into a new space is well worth the effort. The Alfriend Group knows all too well that moving into a new home is always an occasion worth celebrating! And what’s a celebration without a few presents? Whether […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: November 2020 🏡
Housing Market Update The Central Ohio real estate market experienced another significant increase in home sales last month, despite declining inventory! 3,234 homes and condos sold last month, which is a 19% increase from this time last year; and, year-to-date sales are almost 3% higher than last years. However, inventory is less than half of what […]
Smart Ways to Save on Home Insurance
If you are like most people, you consider homeowners insurance a necessary expense you need to put up with, regardless if you’ll use it or not. However, have you stopped to think if you are paying too much for your home insurance? An insurance specialist would likely tell you not all homeowners insurance policies have […]
Tips for Buying a Home While in the Military
Anyone who has served or still serves in the military knows that life does not wait. Owning a piece of property like a house is everyone’s goal. However, you might think that buying a home while in the military comes with many difficulties, especially if you are deployed abroad. Well, even though it is challenging, […]
10 Critical Questions You Need To Ask About Homeowners Insurance
After all your hard work, you’re finally in a position to buy your dream home. By now, you may have already picked out the house you want, and you already love everything about it, from its style and design to its location. The question is, have you already thought about home insurance? If the idea […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2020
Housing Market Update Even with the inventory spike in August, September continues to break home sale records! The number of homes closed during the first three quarters of 2020 is now just 1.3% behind 2019 according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. In August, almost 3,400 homes sold, which is 5% more than this […]