5 Things You Should Never Do When Purchasing a Home

The market in Buffalo is extremely competitive. If you’re ready to make the jump into purchasing a home, it’s important to avoid these mistakes. 1. Don’t shop without an agent You don’t have to start your search with an agent. It’s okay to look online at homes you might be interested in and it can […]

Buying a Bigger Home vs. Putting On An Addition

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What to consider when looking  to add more space for you and your family.   Adding more square-footage with an addition on your existing home? Keep the following things in mind when planning…   –Know the Rules: Each City, Town, and Village is going to have height restrictions, buildings lines, design covenants,  and historic district […]

The Importance Of Getting An Offer Within The First 30 Days

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a fast paced Real Estate Market like we have in Western New York, you do not want to be the seller in the neighborhood that reduces their property every 45 days. In the past 6 months 3,749 properties have sold in Erie and Niagara counties. Of those 3,749 63% of those homeowner accepted an […]

Relocating to a New Area? Here’s How to Make It Go Smoothly

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The last thing that you want to do is choose the wrong neighborhood to live in when buying a home. But making the move to an area that you’re not entirely familiar with poses multiple risks. You’re not only making a financial commitment that could come back to bite you, but you’re making a […]

Beefing Up Your Finances to Buy a House: The Millennial Edition!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s no secret that we’re a special kind of people- Millennials. We don’t want the same things our parents did, and that doesn’t always sit well with them. No white picket fence; our generation does things a little differently. So when we finally decide to buy our first homes, it’s going to take a different […]