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April 2008 Homes For Sale Between $500,000 - $750,000 in Western New York
2008-04-14 02:33:00
What are the homes for sale in Western New York is a popular question to both buyers and sellers in WNY.   The WNY market continues to offer the best priced single-family homes in the nation. What has sold and how much are also the most popular questions we receive.  Homes for Sale in Western New York between $500,000 - $750,000 as of April 13, 2008 are as follows: There are currently 11 pending and 83 active single-family homes in this price range with an average list price $614,725 with the highest list price $749,900 and the lowest list price in this range is $509.900. In the past 30 days there have been 5 closed sales averaging $537,000 spending an average of 67 days on the market (DOM).  Highest sold for $595,000 (124 DOM) and the lowest sold for $500,000 (9 DOM) Year to date there have been 16 homes sold in this price range averaging a sales price of $544,746 and spending 81 days on the market.  Highest sold for $708,100 (248 DOM) and lowest in this range sold for $470,...
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WNY homes between $750,000 - $1,000,000 as of April 2008
2008-04-14 00:25:00
Active Western New York homes in the $750,000 - $1,000,000 is as follows: There are 37 active listings with an average list price of $868,600 Highest List priced home in this range is listed for $999,999 and the lowest list price in this range in Western New York is listed for $750,025 Historic Sales in Western New York are as follows for homes between $750,000 - $1,000,000: Year to date there has been a total of 5 sales in this price range with an average sales price of $775,900 ans spending an average of 119 Days on the Market (DOM).  Highest sold this year sold for $860,000 (174 DOM) and the lowest sold for $699,500 (102 DOM) 2007 - 17 single-family luxury homes Average Sold price - $806,171 (58 DOM) 2006 - 16 single-family luxury homes Average Sold price - $842,481 (90 DOM) 2005 - 19 luxury single-family homes Average Sold price - $876,874 (109 DOM) 2004 - 13 single-family luxury homes Average Sold price - $873,969 (68 DOM) 2003 - 11 luxury single family homes Average Sold p...
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Million dollar homes for sale in Buffalo Niagara Region - April 2008
2008-04-13 23:29:00
Western New York has a wide variety of housing choices for home buyers.  One segment of the Real Estate Market in Western New York is the luxury homes over a Million dollars.   Million Dollar home sold historic information for the Buffalo Niagara region is as follows: Year to date there has been 1 million dollar or greater home sale which was listed for $1,200,000 and closed for $950,000 after spending a total of 727 days on the market. In 2007 there were 7 closed million dollar homes sold with an average of $1,132,540 after 134 days on the market. In 2006 there were no homes sold over a million dollar. In 2005 there were 3 closed sales for an average $1,441,633 and spending an average of 401 days on the market In 2004 there were a total of 2 homes sold in the Million dollar or greater range selling for an average of $1,100,000 and spending an average of 58 days on the market. There were no sales in this category in 2003. Currently there are 15 active listings (see details:  M...
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Dangerous Loans
2008-04-13 06:47:00
  In today’s economic times with consumers finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, some may turn to short term Payday loans.  Payday loan centers are popping up all over the country and they can be dangerous to your financial health.  Whether you pledge your paycheck, tap your home equity or pawn valueables, you need to be careful. Loans are not at all the same, and some can create more financial problems than the one you want to solve. Read Also:  Hard Money Good or Evil Before you consider this option, the Federal Trade Commission recommends that you compare the loan fees, interest rate and other costs, of payday loans to other credit offers. Under the Truth in Lending Act, the cost of payday loans must be disclosed.  Before you decide to take a loan, think twice about all advantages and disadvantages and don’t forget that disadvantages can be financial devistating to you Read Also:   Beware of Payday Loans Dangers of Payday Loans Subscrib...
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Newspaper advertising and your home for sale
2008-04-13 00:12:00
WNY Home seller:  Will you advertise my house in the Buffalo News? NO! Times are changing and so are the ways that buyers are searching for a home in Western New York.   The newspaper at one point in time was the most efficient way to get your home in front of a buyer.  That was then, this is now.   Today, the Internet is the most efficent manner of getting a home in front of potential Western New York buyers. Newspaper advertisements are limiting: Reality is this, we don’t get phone calls on newspaper and magazine ads, we do get calls on our advertising efforts on the Internet  Newspapers are single use, once done with them the consumer throws them out   Newspaper advertising is expensive and results in short ads that tend to lack the ability to grab the reader’s attention Serious buyers are not looking in the paper with today’s technology at their finger tips, there is a National statistic that shows about 80% of buyers are looking online wh...
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Do you know about the Commercial Revitaliation Deduction?
2008-04-12 20:09:00
The City of Niagara Falls is one of 40 communities in the United States that is eligible to share in Federal tax incentives to stimulate job growth and promote economic development. The current Niagara Falls Renewal Community consists of census tracts 202, 204, 205 206, 209 and certain areas of CT 211 based on the 2000 census data.     View Detail (322k) Download PDF (203k)     Your business may qualify for some of the Federal tax incentives that accompany this designation - the Commercial Revitalization Deduction (CRD), RC Employment Tax Credit, for instance allows businesses located in the RC to claim tax credits for each employee that lives and works in the Niagara Falls RC. You may also be eligible for the Increased Section 179 deduction and Capital Gain Exclusion. Eligibility Requirements include: Developers and businesses specializing in redeveloping abandoned and underutilized buildings in RCs. Developers and businesses undertaking new building con...

Village of Lancaster NY Market Report April 2008
2008-04-11 18:03:00
Here is the latest sales activity for the Village of Lancaster NY as of April 7, 2008 : There are currently 18 active single-family homes for sale in Lancaster averaging $119,351 in list price.  Highest listed home is listed for $169,900 and the lowest is listed for $49,999. In the 30 day period prior to April 7 there was one sale that sold for $120,500 and spent 24 days on the market. Year to date there has been 16 homes sold in Lancaster averaging a sold price of $101,189 and spending an average of 83 days on the market.   Highest sold home year to date sold for $153,700 (217 DOM) and lowest sold for $64,000 (1 DOM) In 2007 there were a total of 97 single family homes sold in the Village of Lancaster NY averaging $102,490 and spending an average of 65 days on the market.   Highest sold single family home in 2007 sold for $235,000 (315 DOM) and lowest sold for $10,000 (1 DOM) Interested in finding out the current market value of your Village of Lancaster home? Then c...
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Amherst Multi-family and Condo Market Report for April 2008
2008-04-11 09:15:00
Amherst New York Active Listings: 6 Multi-family homes for sale with an average list price of $143,100 in Amherst NY.  Highest list price $194,900 and lowest list is $119,900. 48 active condos that are for sale in Amherst NY with an average list price of $131,392.  Highest list price $299,000 and lowest list is $59,900. Amherst Sold for the time period March 8 - April 7, 2008: There have been no sold multi-family homes during this time period. There have been 11 sold Condo s/Townhomes in Amherst NY with an average sold price of $107,565 and spent an average of 63 days on the market (DOM).  Highest sold condo during this time period sold for $240,000 (158 DOM) and lowest sold $60,000 (3 DOM) Year to Date Sold in Amherst NY: There have been 5 multi-family homes sold YTD in Amherst with an average sold price of $136,516 spending an average of 86 days on the market.  Highest sold for $149,000 (191 DOM) and lowest sold for $125,000 (13 DOM) Condo sales YTD total of 24 ...
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Harley-Davidson Niagara Falls Event July 10-12
2008-04-11 06:01:00
Niagara Falls will benefit from the upcoming rally for Harley -Davidson motorcycle owners which could pump more than $3 million into the local economy of the City of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area this summer. The organizers are expecting as many of 4,500 people at the 20th anniversary rally July 10-12.  1,000 HOG members have pre-registered for the rally.  Nothing comes in for less than $100 when buying Harley-Davidson products. It’s expensive. You get a different class of rider. The rally is a strictly HOG-member only event and is not intended to involve the “outlaw” element that is often acquainted with biker crowd. It is interesting to note that the average Harley-Davidson owner in America today is over 40 and earning in excess of $70,000 per year. The event will start at Seneca Niagara Casino and will include a variety of activities, including a parade through the city and a series of self-guided rides that will take HOG members over the roads of Niag...
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Lockport NY Homes for Sale Market Report April 2008
2008-04-10 21:30:00
 Lockport NY is a popular residential area of Niagara county.   Here is the market report for March 8 - April 7, 2008: Active and Pending Listings in Lockport NY There are currently 204 active Single-family homes for sale with an average list price of $115,103.  Highest listed home for sale in Lockport is listed for $699,900 and lowest list price is $7,500.  There are currently 42 active multi-family listings in Lockport with an average list price of $62,305.  The higest is listed for $330,000 and the lowest is listed for $10,900.  There is currently 1 pending single-famliy home and 1 pending multi-family home for sale in Lockport. Sold Past 30 Days - Lockport NY There were 25 closed sales for single-faily homes in Lockport between March 8 - April 7, 2008 averaging $80,653 in sales price and spent an average of 59 days on the market(DOM).  Highest sold during this time period sold for $210,000 (208 DOM) and the lowest sold single family home sold for $12,500 (0 ...
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Overcoming WNY Buyer objections to your home
2008-04-10 11:33:00
After price, what will make a home buyer in the Western New York area not consider your Buffalo or Niagara Falls home? The actual presentation of your Western New York home for sale.   First impressions matter.   Where do you think that impression is made?  On the Internet, at the curb and actually walking through the home are where those impressions are made.  Both positive and negative impressions can happen.   It is in your best interest that positive impressions happen.  You might never have a second chance.   Read Also:  Bad Real Estate Photos The most important thing is the presentation of your WNY home for sale to potential Home Buyer s. One way to over come Buyers potential objections is to stage your home and have it in perfect condition for each showing. Many home owners turn to professionals to Stage Their Homes. If your Buffalo home is for sale here are a few things you can do without hiring a professional stager to prepare your home for sale:   Less i...

Niagara Falls - Take a lesson from Randy Pausch
2008-04-09 15:32:00
In my travels in Niagara Falls NY, I see such great opportunity. There is pockets of hope and things are changing. There is a small group of people who have banded together and started to do something to change things in Niagara Falls. They stopped the complaining and looking at how things were 40 years ago and started to deal with what is Niagara Falls today and how we, the residents and business people of Niagara Falls, can shape the future. Read Also: Squidoo Lens of Niagara Rises Today, let’s talk about dreams and achieving them. Or more importantly living your life with purpose. This video is inspiring and it has a great message, do the right things and good thing happen. If everyone who lives or works in Niagara Falls did one thing to improve what is happening here instead of complaining we would be that much closer to a vibrant vacation destination and an amazing place to call home. What are you going to do to add to this positive motion in Niagara Falls?...
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April 2008 Market Report for Town of Niagara Single Family homes
2008-04-09 15:12:00
The Town of Niagara was first name Fort Schlosser and renamed the Town of Niagara in 1812.  The town generally reflects the history of the Niagara Frontier which is replete with settlements by Indians, Europeans, and determined pioneers.   The Town of Niagara neighboring communities include the city of Niagara Falls, Lewiston and Wheatfield.  As of April 2008, the Real Estate Market Report is as follows:  There are currently no pending and 20 active single family homes for sale in the Town of Niagara.  Average list price is $101,100, the highest list priced home in the Town is listed at $185,000 and lowest is listed for $18,000. In the thirty day period (March 8 - April 7, 2008) there have been 5 closed sales of single-family homes in the Town of Niagara.  Average sold price is $88,831 and spent an average of 89 days on the market (DOM)  Highest sold during this time period sold for $150,500 (276 DOM) and the lowest sold single-family home sold for $17,500 (13 DOM). Year t...
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Depew NY April 2008 Single-family home market report
2008-04-09 04:57:00
This historic Village of Depew was incorporated in 1894 as a railroad town, is one of the largest villages in Western New York.  Centrally located 10 miles east of the City of Buffalo.  The Village of Depew village extends across the boundary between the towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga.  Here is the latest Market report for Depew: As of April 7, 2008 there were 48 single-family homes on the market and 2 pending listings.  The average list price of homes for sale in Depew is $117,584 (Highest: $236,900 Lowest: $25,600) In the past 30 days there has been 7 single family homes sold in Depew with an average sold price of $92,660 and spent an average of 85 days on the market (DOM).  The highest sold in the last 30 days sold for $117,000 (151 DOM) and lowest sold $72,000 (25 DOM) Year-to-date (YTD) there has been a total of 24 Depew homes that have sold.  Average sold price $95,219 (66 DOM) and for the year the highest sold for Depew sold for $179,000 (151 DOM) while the l...
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Youngstown NY Single-Family Homes for Sale Market Report April 2008
2008-04-09 02:24:00
Youngstown NY is in the Northwest corner of Western New York and sits on the shores of Lake Ontario.  Rich in history, Youngstown is now a lovely and peaceful village which has matured very nicely through the years.  The April 2008 single-family market report for Youngstown New York is as follows: Currently active in Youngstown NY are 16 single-family homes with an average list price of $224,250 with the highest listed home for sale at $535,000 and the lowest list priced home on the MLS listed for $86,900. In the past 30 days there have been 3 homes sold in Youngstown with an average sold price of $160,467 and spending an average of 123 days on the market (DOM).  The highest priced Youngstown NY home sold in the past 30 days sold for $284,500 (195 DOM) and the lowest priced home sold for $90,000 (85 DOM). Year to date (YTD) there has been a total of 5 single-family homes sold averaging $136,857 (94 DOM).  Youngstown NY highest sold home in 2008 sold  sold in the past 30 days...
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Williamsville NY Single Family Home Market Report April 2008
2008-04-08 22:10:00
Williamsville is conveniently located in Erie County and within easy commuting distance to both Niagara Falls and Buffalo and is popular with many Western New Yorkers.  Currently the single-family market report looks like this: The current absorption rate for Williamsville is 4.2 months. As of yesterday, April 7, 2008 there were a total of 130 active listings and one pending on the market in Williamsville.   The average list price of homes for sale in Williamsville is $247,799 (Highest: $1,99,999 Lowest: $80,000) The average sold price of a single family home in Williamsville that has sold in the past 30 days was $166,107 spending an average of 68 days on the market (DOM).  There were 31 total sales with the highest home sold in Williamsville in the past 30 days sold for $429,900 (164 DOM) and the lowest selling for $70,000 (3 DOM) in the past 30 days. Year to date (YTD) there has been a total of 83 Williamsville homes sold with an average sold price of $170,968 and spen...
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Lewiston Single Family Market Report April 2008
2008-04-08 17:32:00
As of April 7, 2008 the real estate market in Lewiston NY is picking up pace.  In the past 30 days 10 single-family homes have closed, which in the same time period the prior 30 days only 6 had closed.  This brings to grand total of closed sales in Lewiston NY to 21. Real Estate Sales and Listings for Single -family home Sales in Lewiston are: Currently there are 83 active single family homes for sale in Lewiston NY and one pending sale.  The average list price is $203, 110 (Highest List: $1,195,000 Lowest List: $68,000) In the past 30 days there have been 10 homes that have closed in Lewiston averaging $192,40 and 50 days on the market (DOM).  Highest sold home in the past 30 days in Lewiston sold for $280,000 (140 DOM) and the lowest sold home sold for $127,000 (3 DOM). Year to date (YDT) there has been a total of 21 homes sold in Lewiston NY averaging $176,448 and 50 days on the market.   Highest sold home in Lewiston YTD sold for $438,000 (140 DOM) and the lowest...
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University of Buffalo Multi-family homes for sale Market Report - April 200
2008-04-07 22:13:00
The University of Buffalo has two campus locations in Buffalo, the North and South Campus.   This report covers multi-family homes that are around the South Campus of the University of Buffalo.   These homes are popular purchases for parents of University of Buffalo students as a way to house their student and build equity. Here is what is happening in this segment of the Homes for Sale in the Greater Buffalo NY region: There are currently 41 Active multi-family homes for sale around the University of Buffalo with 5 pending.  The average list price of these homes for sale is $70,207.  (Highest:  $262,500 Lowest: $19,900) In the past 30 days there have been 6 multi-family homes sold around the University of Buffalo averaging $103,883 and spending 103 Days on the Market (DOM).  The highest sold for $289,900 (212 DOM) Lowest multi-family home sold for $28,500. In the past 60 days there have been a total of 9 multi-family homes sold with an average sold price of $92,440 and spe...
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WNY Teachers | We want to fund your special classroom project!
2008-04-07 10:28:00
Western New York Teachers :: Could You use $100 for a special project? Then we need to talk! If you have a special project that would benefit your Niagara or Erie County classroom we would like to know about the project. Please send a letter to: Carl DeFranco DeFranco Real Estate Corp. 481 19th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 In the letter, please let us know the following information: School School Principal Name & School Phone number Your Name What Grade you teach And a description of what the money will be used for. If selected, we will notify your School’s Principal and get you a check for $100 to make the project a reality! How easy is that? Each month we are looking to give the money to Western New York Classrooms! All we need is to know about these projects! Would you like our weekly newsletter?   Fill out the form below: My Fieldset Your Name(required) Email(valid email required)   cforms contac...
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DeVeaux Single Family Homes For Sale Market Report April 2008
2008-04-07 06:24:00
The DeVeaux Section of Niagara Falls has seen it’s first home sold in 2008 and it occurred in the past 30 days after being on the market for 9 days at a price of $86,417. That enables us to calculate the absorption rate for DeVeaux for the first time this year, and that number is not positive, at the current rate, it would take 22 months to sell the current inventory. Here is what is Active in the Buffalo Niagara MLS for Single Family DeVeaux as of today:   There are 22 Active Listings and no pending/under contract homes for sale in DeVeaux. The Average list price is $76,400, highest list price home is listed for $249,900 and the lowest list priced DeVeaux home for sale is listed for $47,000. Last month the average list price is $98,460. To see all active DeVeaux homes for sale under $100k click here To see all active Single Family homes for sale over $100k click here To see all active multi-family homes listed in DeVeaux for sale click here   Since the previous...
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Niagara Falls Home For Sale - 1821 North Avenue Niagara Falls NY 14305
2008-04-06 20:59:00
  Niagara Falls Home For Sale   1821 North Avenue | Niagara Falls NY 14305 Map of Area Year Built:  1939 Lot Size: 33×124 Square Feet:  1008 MLS #: 304925 List Price:  $30,000 Here is a great opportunity to purchase a home in Niagara Falls for $30,000.    Can’t say enough about the possibilities that this home for sale has in Niagara Falls.  This Niagara Falls home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home, vinyl siding and hardwood floors. A few nicks & bruises yet solid basics makes this budget priced home a great deal. New roof October 2006. Make it your dream home or this Niagara Falls home has the potential for being an excellent rental property. Discover the possibilities with this home! Additional Information about 1821 North Avenue: Virtual Flyer 1821 North Avenue Niagara Falls NY 14305 Just Listed! Niagara Falls - Homes under $50,000 This Niagara Falls home not what you had in mind?  There are many Niagara Falls homes for sale in the city...

IRS Tax Deductions from your Mortgage
2008-04-05 21:25:00
Western New Yorkers are busy preparing their taxes and there are some things that you may not remember that are to your benefit.  As tax time is upon us and with all the talk about recession, politics and the housing market, most people are not focused on the fact that we are only ten days from tax day. Read Also:  Free Tax Preparation Services by Niagara University Remember to plan for some of your Mortgage and Real Estate related tax deductions to save some money this year.  Here are a few places to save: 1) Discount Points - Lender Discount Points are seen by the IRS as pre-paid interest charges.  2) Pre-paid Interest - your closing statement shows prepaid interest depending on how many days you will be in the property in the month you close.   3) Pro-rated Property Tax any property tax you pay at the closing table is deductible 4) Origination Points - Broker fees or Points are also considered pre-paid interest. 5) PMI/MIP - Mortgage Insurance on a loan that is over 80% Loa...

The 10 Riskiest Real Estate Markets in America
2008-04-05 06:18:00
Good news Western New York! We did not make this list of communities that are risky as regards to the Real Estate market. A rash of subprime loans and adjustable rate mortgages still makes a housing market dicey, but even more risky are cities where job growth is lagging, transaction volume continues to plunge and unsold homes are piling up. The list includes: 10. Phoenix, AZ 9. Tampa, FL 8. Denver, CO 7. Sacramento, CA 6. Las Vegas, NV 5. Miami, FL 4. St. Louis, MO 3. Cleveland, OH 2. Orlando, FL 1. Detroit, MI read more | digg story Are you interested in buying a home in the Western New York region?  Call me at (716) 990-7384 or fill out this form: I want to purchase a WNY Home Your Name(required) Email(valid email required) Phone Number(required) Best Time to Reach 9am-12pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-6pm 6pm-9pm Type of Home Single-family home Townhome Multi-family Condo Price Range(required) Time Frame ...
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Clarence NY Single-family Market Report April 2008
2008-04-04 15:40:00
Clarence NY is ideally located in Erie county close enough yet country in nature, and claims to be the first town in Erie county. Lindy Ruff, head coach of the Buffalo Sabres is one prominent member of the Clarence community. In Clarence, the current absorption rate of single-family homes is 9.1 months. Here is the market statistics for Clarence single-family homes: There are currently 174 Active and 8 Pending/Under contract single-family listings in Clarence NY with an average list price of $389,627. The highest list price single family home is listed for $1,399,900 and the lowest list priced home is listed for $16,600. In the past 30 days, 20 single family homes have sold in Clarence averaging $302,089 averaging 64 Days on Market (DOM) with the highest sold selling for $860,000 (159 DOM) and lowest single-family home in Clarence selling for $123,000 (0 DOM). Year to date (YTD) there have been a total of 44 single-family homes sold in Clarence averaging $282,229 (75 DOM)...
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Real Estate Explained | What is Appreciation
2008-04-04 15:31:00
Real estate appreciation is the increase in value of your home and the property.   In the United States since 1968 Real Estate Median Sales increased, but as the current Real Estate market shows, there is no guarantee that you home will appreciate. Read Also:  If You Had Bought A Home Back then …? Why Now It is no secret that economy is affects real estate appreciation in the U.S.  So if the economy is not doing well housing will be affected negatively.  The things in the economy that will affect housing appreciation include: current interest rates what is happeing on Wall Street  the current employment rate business growth in the area housing supply and demand housing affordability There are many factors that will affect appreciation in an area in addition to regional economic and social factors.  Two communities right next to each other can perform differently for a variety of reasons. Western New York home buyers select to live in areas with the best a...
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Town of Lancaster Single-family Market Report - April 2008
2008-04-03 22:54:00
Here are the latest market statistics for the Town of Lancaster NY for single-family homes: There are currently 97 Active listings in the Town of Lancaster with 33 pending/under contract Average List price of the single-family homes is $235,264 Highest List price is $410,000. Lowest List price is $79,900 Year to Date (YTD) single-family home sales in Lancaster has sold 26 so far in 2008 The average sold single-family home sold for $190,500 and spending an average of 65 Days on the market (DOM) compare that to the past 30 days with 12 homes sold at an average of $188,500 and spending 71 DOM. Highest YTD sold home sold for $288,000 spending 164 days on the market also sold in the last 30 days. Lowest YTD single-family home sold in the Town of Lancaster sold for $105,000 spending 6 DOM. In 2007 there were 183 homes sold in the Town of Lancaster. Details include: Average list price was $202,855 and average sold price was $196,862. These Town of Lancaster homes were on t...
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Commercial Real Estate Investment - What not to do!
2008-04-03 21:36:00
When you have a losing deal don’t blame anyone but yourself. Ways to make money in Western New York commercial real estate: cash flow, appreciation, equity growth, and tax benefits. If you are not making money, recognize that it is not working and get of that situation and get into a situation that will make you money. Commercial Real Estate Investment is about making logical decisions and keeping on task. You need to ensure that you know the market, do excellent due diligence and ensure that you do not make bad business decisions as a result of not having a plan. You must have a plan! The plan must include an exit plan when you are not satisfied with your Real Estate Investment. What is an acceptable ROI (Return on Investment), it is simple math. If that investment is not giving you the return you investment why would you keep it? To ensure that you make a good decision in WNY Commercial Real Estate remember to: Remember the golden rule of Real Estate — Location! Locat...
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So you want to be a WNY Realtor….
2008-04-03 20:34:00
Congratulations on wanting to join a really great group of people! There is not a more dedicated group of professionals! Here are a few things they don’t tell you at the Pre-licensing course or you might choose not to hear from the brokers that you interview with. This is not a 9-5 Monday through Friday job Your broker doesn’t pay for your advertising, your dues, your training, your phone bill, your health insurance or retirement What worked today, might work tomorrow, but think twice You may be the boss, but you still have to follow a strict set of rules in this business You will need to put together systems to manage your work flow. Here are the some of realities of being a Realtor today: You better like the phone, because you will be spending a lot of time on it Real Estate is not a 9-5 job and to be successful at it you cannot do it half way For every excellent resource there are 1,000 scams Websites, BLOGS, twitter, email, and technology will be a big part of you...

Buffalo Home Sweet Home
2008-04-02 17:21:00
      Sometimes it is just nice to see why Buffalo is such a great place to call home!
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Thinking of owning a Second Home on Marco Island?
2008-04-01 17:33:00
Yes Western New York is a wonderful place to live!   But sometimes the cold is a little more than you want to deal with and you are thinking of purchasing a second home in Florida.  Marco Island is a beautiful spot and you will find many Western New Yorkers there during the winter.  Be prepared the pizza and wings are less than desirable, but the seafood is amazing….  I should know I lived on Marco Island for several years.   Another Suprise I want to warn you about is the realities of owning a second home.  You don’t want to be caught by surprise the realities of owning a Second Home on Marco Island. There are the costs involved, then there are the realities of owning a second home. Especially because you will have to travel some distance to get to your Second Home on Marco Island. Owning a second home is a great dream of many. But is it for you? Here are a few things to think about before you decide to purchase a second home on Marco Island: Are you going to r...
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