In the last 35 years that I've lived in the Western New York area, we've seen our population go from 350,000 thousand people to just under 220,000 people. Over that time span we have also seen loss of major Industrial Industries, a Control board from Albany, corruption in our local governmen
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11/22/2013
The last few weeks may have been my toughest days in Real Estate since I started in the business. Earlier in the month, I lost two big deals that would have put me in a great position going into the winter. Then multiple issues with the same home inspector on my listings stung me again. Then a cl
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11/18/2013
Have you had the chance to view Interest Rates lately? Currently they're hovering at the 4.35% - 4.5% range, not too bad! That said at this time last year they were closer to the 3.35%, most people won't blink, but that one percent difference can really add up! On your standard $100,000 FHA loan
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11/14/2013
The temperatures are falling quickly in Western New York and all over the United States. With the available inventory slowly dwindling as the weather changes. Most people will not be looking to buy in the dead of winter, that said their are buyers out there! This is the time of year to be aggress
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11/09/2013
Those of you going past Main Street by Shea's Buffalo recently may have noticed contruction to introduce driving again to Main Street in Downtown Buffalo. The project is part of larger development that will make Main Street in Buffalo, the hub of commercialism it was in the early 20th century. In
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10/26/2013
Fall in Western New York!! (edit/delete) Well the Buffalo Bills, are relevant again. the leaves are changing, Temps are getting down in the 40's during the evening. This could mean only one thing. It's FALL in Western New York. Personally my favorite time of the year. The leaves change quickly i
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10/15/2013
This 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath North Buffalo home is a perfect starter home for those families looking to enjoy all that North Buffalo has to offer. The home is situated only a few houses down from Hertel Ave., on one of North Buffalo's favorite streets Homer Avenue. The interior boasts a gigantic livin
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10/11/2013
While it's Fall in Western New York, and that is a time for change. It's not the Change I'm speaking of. In the next few weeks, you'll be deluged with Bryon Brown ads, commenting on what he's accomplished. In these ads, you'll hear a lot about the status quo! How he's a beacon of hope, and he
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10/09/2013
This 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath North Buffalo home is a perfect starter home for those families looking to enjoy all that North Buffalo has to offer. The home is situated only a few houses down from Hertel Ave., on one of North Buffalo's favorite streets Homer Avenue. The interior boasts a gigantic livin
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09/27/2013
Have you checked how long large Financial Institutions are taking to close the deals they approve. On average in western New York a Cash Sale normally takes 30 days, and a Bank Loan normally 60 days on average. Those numbers no longer seem to be the case. In a recent email from Nancy Saia (Direct
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09/25/2013