Showing Etiquette for Home Buyers
You have gotten your mortgage pre-approval, you have been looking at homes on-line and now you are ready to start to look at homes in person. There is one thing that we need to talk about; what is and is not acceptable...
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Foreclosure is a process — Not a type of Sale
“I want to buy a foreclosure” If I had a nickle for every time someone said that to me, I could retire. Many home buyers today want a deal! The news media is full of stories about foreclosures and home...
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What should I check during the final walk through?
Congratulations! It is time for that final walk through of your new Western New York home. Up until now it has been a whirlwind of activity–contract negotiations, home inspection, attorney review, mortgage...
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Stop worring about your home value!
Should I worry about my Buffalo home’s value? As the Buffalo New York real estate market continues to play in the state of uncertainty, some values of are decreasing; some are not. You may be concerned about the...
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Handyman Specials and Fixer uppers; are they good investments?
Handyman Specials and Fixer uppers – Are they good investments? There are many types of homes to purchase, brand new homes all perfect is what we dream about. But some of the best Buffalo homes may be less than perfect. ...
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Lewiston Homes – $100,000 to $200,000
Lewiston Homes between $100,000 and $200,000 current market conditions: May 13, 2012 There are 40 active listings with an average list price of $142,943 ranging from $109,900 to $199,900 There are 15 pending/under contract...
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Why Use A Realtor® for your Buffalo Home Purchase?
Why Use a REALTOR®? In this highly competitive real estate market in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, can you really afford not to work with a professional who does this every day? All New York real estate licensees are not the...
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How is your home search going?
I watch the trends and I have been here before. It is that calm before the storm. Western New York is seeing multiple offers on homes. Many homes are finally selling after long periods of no activity. ...
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Show me how to own a home!
I want to own my own home! With all the Real Estate doom and gloom that the media keeps publishing, you may be thinking that it is absolutely impossible to purchase a home. The state of Real Estate market is not as...
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What is a SONYMA Mortgage?
First time home buyers have many options beyond FHA. Mortgage Option for First Time Homebuyers If you are a first time home buyer currently living in a 2 family home, wouldn’t you love to own it and have your tenants...
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Cross Creek in Lancaster
Cross Creek showcases a variety of home sites in a peaceful convenient setting in north Lancaster. Located off of Pleasant View between Harris Hill and Pavement. This Essex home development is another desirable new home...
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Amherst/Williamsville Homes For Sale $100,000 – $200,000
In Amherst and Williamsville there are many wonderful homes for sale. We are looking at a specific price range of $100,000 – $200,000 for this report. There are many home buyers looking for homes in this...
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How safe is that neighborhood?
Crime Reports The Buffalo Police Department is participating in the website Crime Reports. Now the Niagara County Sheriff’s Department is participating as well. The only crime that they are not reporting to the site...
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Tonawanda Real Estate Home Sales $100,000-200,000
Current Market Conditions for Tonawanda 100-200K for single family homes May 13, 2012 There are 156 active listings with an average list price of $131,621 ranging from $100,000 to $199,900 There are 128 pending/under contract...
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What did we just do?
Buyers Remorse – Do you have it? What did we just do? It is a question that many 1st time home buyers and even people that are moving from one home to another ask themselves. They suddenly find themselves very...
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Orchard Park Real Estate News Update
Is your Buffalo Realtor® telling you what you need to hear or what you want to hear? Buying and selling Real Estate can be confusing. You need information to make an informed decision. We are here to assist...
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What there are multiple offers on the Western New York house I want?
There is a lot of talk in the media about the Buyers Market so you think “Wow! I can get a great deal in purchasing a Western New York home!” You are dreaming of purchasing a $150,000 home for $75,000, have the...
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Where do I start?
Finding your next home… 2 Find Your Home does not have to be a daunting task. It should be a time of great joy and does not have to take a long time. Often home buyers go it alone and do not narrow their criteria...
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Buffalo Home Safety | Changing Your Locks
The keys to your new home In all the excitement of purchasing your new Buffalo home, getting the sale approved, your mortgage application, scheduling a home inspection and all the associated excitement of into your new Buffalo...
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Don’t wait until you find the perfect WNY home to select your Home Inspector!
Home Inspection Basics Home Inspection does not have to be a mystery! To many Western New York home buyers feel that the home inspection process is a big mystery. Too often home buyers wait until they find the perfect WNY...
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