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Allentown Market Report for Single Family Homes
Current market conditions for single-family homes in the Allentown area of Buffalo NY.
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The Best Mulch for Your Yard
Installing mulch in your flower beds is a great gardening habit to get into. Mulch suppresses weed growth, helps soil retain moisture and keeps soil cool in hot weather. In colder climates mulch protects plant roots from the cold and helps prevent frost-heaving, whereby plants are pushed out of the ground due to the natural [...]
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Of course your home is (Fill-in-the-Blank) !
But it won’t sell for more than what a buyer is willing to pay! There are not a lot of people out there that will pay more than the appraised value of a home and if they do they will have to purchase all cash. Main reason — there isn’t an appraiser out there that [...]
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Helpful information regarding the STAR Exemption
School Tax Relief Exemption (STAR) Information Basic STAR (no age limit and Income under $500,000) Application RP-425 completed and signed Ownership of 1,2 or 3 family home or condominium Must be primary residence Copies of two (2) proofs of residency per household must accompany application Acceptable forms of proof include: Current Drivers License Current Voters [...]
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Moving with Kids in Western New York
When buying a new WNY home it is usually the adults that make all the decisions. But are we really making the best decisions for our children? Home buying can be traumatic for the kids. Just ask any child who has recently moved. If you are a WNY Buyer with kids, we think you should involve your kids in the process. It goes a long way if you ease your child's fears about moving. Some children see it as an adventure, others as the worst thing to ever happen to them.
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Choosing the Right Tree for Your Property
There is no doubt that trees can contribute to the overall appearance of your yard. Indeed, they are perhaps one of the most important factors in your home’s overall landscape design. So whether you are selling your home and want to add a tree to increase it’s value, or you recently purchased a home that [...]
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Do you want your home sold or get the most for it?
Sold or Most Money for your home for sale There is a difference. Working with home sellers, I often hear “I just want my home sold and I want to get the most for it”. Well let’s talk about that for a moment. In certain segments of the market you have to turn this statement [...]
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Buffalo NY — No greater place to call home!
Buffalo NY just lost our greatest ambassador in Tim Russert. Two weeks after his death we had an amazing weekend that celebrated everything he loved about Buffalo NY. I was an honored to be a member of a group of Buffalo ambassadors that organized this event. I returned to the Buffalo area after 21 years of being away to be closer to family late last year. Inspired by Oprah's "Big Giveâ€; I gave some time and expertise to Buffalo Homecoming. In doing so, I made new friends and was inspired by the many wonderful Buffalo Ambassadors we have right here in Buffalo NY. I got something that I didn't expect in giving. It is this wonderful feeling inside of me. My connection to the Buffalo New York region strongly rooted, and confirmation that I belong here. Marti Gorman lead the way, with a steering committee of community leaders and a core group of 20 somethings lead by Matt Carlucci and Joe Malczewski, who just wanted to make a difference was the reason Buffalo Homecoming was so amazing. The people that organized this event believe in our community and at every turn showed how Buffalo NY is an amazing place to call home. Not only was it the Cultural Arts, Sports, the Career Opportunities, the progressive new companies but it was the people that made this event so special. Visit www.buffalohomecoming.com for more information and the blog for details about the weekend. While you are there, you can find out how to sponsor and volunteer and get that feeling I was talking about!
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Bad Appraisals
TODAY’s real estate expert Barbara Corcoran explains how low home appraisals are causing frustration and disappointment for buyers and sellers and she offers advice about how to avoid them. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy For more information call Colleen Kulikowski (716) 650-0051 Thinking of selling your Western [...]
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Is your Property Manager licensed?
Hello Albany — we have a problem! This is something that is not new, but it is getting a little ridiculous. I am talking about Property Managers in New York State. In the past few weeks I have come across a Property Manager that tried to tell my home seller that they have a prospective [...]
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Barbara Corcoran Advice to sell your home
Great advice for home sellers! Great advice about listing after Superbowl Sunday! Nothing traditionally happens until after the Superbowl. When you do place your home on the market, remember pricing is the most important thing! Try to get on the market 10-15% below the current competition on the market. Get an inspection before for you [...]
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Why pricing is so important in the sale of your Buffalo home!
There is much discussion on how to get your Buffalo Home sold. In today's competitive Real Estate market the price you have your Buffalo home listed at is very important to getting sold. The price you start your Buffalo home for sale at will determine how long it will take to sell your home. Why is it that some Buffalo homes sit on the market for sale for weeks and months. Yet others sell quickly with multiple offers in a Buyer's Market? It has everything to do with pricing your Buffalo home correctly.
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For Sale By Yourself in Buffalo NY?
Selling your Western New York home by yourself there are many things that you have to think about. For Sale by Owners have a lot to do get their homes sold and they are at a disadvantage to get it right the first time. One of the most important things when selling your WNY home by your self is all the details.
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How My Marketing Will Help Sell Your Home!
What You’ll Get Working With Me: Syndication To Realtor.com, Trulia & Zillow The vast majority of buyers start their search, and find their home, online. This is where I focus my efforts, by broadcasting your home to Realtor.com, Trulia, and Zillow, the three largest real estate search sites online. Buyers are then directed to your [...]
