For a home to remain in good shape throughout the winter it needs regular care and attention. When a home is occupied, many of the things that are necessary to keep it in good working order happen by default. But when the home is vacant, it is up to the owner or the property manager… [Read More]
Guest Post: A Quick Guide to Down Payments By Mortgage Type
Thinking about buying a first home or a second? You have many loan options, and each one varies as far as their down payment requirements. Use this quick guide to get an idea of the amount you’ll need to put down on your next purchase. Is 20% Down Always Necessary to Buy a Home? The… [Read More]
Agent Spotlight: Malissa Roedel – Powering through a Pandemic
Starting a career in real estate is easy right? Not so much! Actually 9 out of 10 new agents fail and the one that succeeds usually takes a few years to really make strides. This wasn’t the case for Malissa Roedel – she closed 13 transactions in her first 6 months in the business! It… [Read More]
FHA Appraisal – What to Expect
FHA Appraisal Guidelines for 2017 – What the Appraiser Looks for If you use an FHA loan to buy a house, the property will have to be appraised and inspected by a HUD-approved home appraiser. This individual will determine the current market value of the property, and will also inspect it to ensure it meets… [Read More]
Happy New Year from Own NY
We hope you ended your 2018 on a good note and are ready to take on 2019 to make it your best year yet. Are you planning on buying or selling your home? Relocating away from or to the Buffalo, NY area? If you said YES to any of these questions, it’s time to call… [Read More]