f you’re in that period of life where the housing market is all that you can think about, welcome to the world of high stakes and chaotic experiences. Take a seat. All jokes aside, having to sell and buy a house at the same time is probably one of the most challenging things you’ll do. […]
Housing Market Update Spring is here, and although more homes are on the market, demand still far exceeds supply, continuing to drive prices up and days on market down! We are starting to see more homes hit the market now that warmer temperatures are upon us, but last month there were 17% fewer listings than […]
Housing Market Update With continued low inventory and interest rates, home sellers are benefiting from record sales prices and minimum days on market! In January, 1,026 homes sold, up 10.4% from last year; and, sales are expected to increase as we move into the spring months. The number of new listings was up 19.8% from […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
