Western New York Real Estate

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I know this is a strange topic, but . . . . why not. I have come across many random toilets in basements.  Some are neatly tucked in the corner. Some are perched on a platform.  Not sure why a toilet needs a stage.  I have even seen one dead center in the basement. Not sure how you would use it w...

You have made the decision to put your home on the market.  Now its time to make it shine from top to bottom.   Nothing turns a buyer off more than a dirty home.  Take a moment to step outside your home and re-enter it as if you were a seller.  Look in all of those corners. Are there spiderwebs? ...

This Blog was originally posted by Adam Davis of the Loan Store, but I thought it was important enough to pass it along to those outside of the Activerain world and post it on my outside blog.  If you thought you could not afford a home, take a look at what FHA has to offer. You will be suprised ...

In this age of technology, it is not always necessary for a buyers agents to do a formal presentation of an offer.  In many markets this can be accomplished by faxing or e-mailing over the contract.  Some agents feel the need to present their offers to the sellers in person in order to give a bio...

I recently went on vacation in Naples Maine for a family reunion.  Although it was a long drive from Buffalo, New York, it was worth it.  This is a wonderful, peaceful place to visit.  We were lucky enough to find a beautiful home on Trickey Pond to rent. "Remains of the Day" was a fabulous home....

I don't usually re-blog posts, but I thought this topic was worth talking about. Yhank you Leesa.     I come across so many sellers that think Zillow is god and that everything on this site is the absolute truth. I try to tell people that just because its on the internet does not make i true.  I ...

Congressman Higgins has sent a letter to Bass Pro executives giving them 14 days to either move forward with building Bass Pro or Buffalo is moving on without them.  Its about time someone put their foot down and got things rolling.  I am not much into politics, but what I do know is that if you ...

About 2 months ago, I personally viewed a home that was absolutely gorgeous.  it was tastefully decorated and updated. Nothing needed to be done but move right in.  8 weeks later this home still remains on the market while other less desireable homes in the neighborhood sell.  I wondered "what di...

Looking for a great home in the country.  This totally updated home is situated on a partially wooded 3 acrea lot.  Everything has been done for you.  New electrical, plumbing, roof, windows, paint flooring, etc.  Updated bath and kitchen. You name it, it has been done for you.  Nicely secluded i...