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]
The Queen City is Climbing Back to the Top
Buffalo is booming! From the clean up of the Great Lakes to the influx of immigrants, Buffalo is seeing an environmental and cultural change. Millennials, families and retirees are all finding reasons to call Buffalo their home. There are many reasons to buy a home, but now there are even more reasons to buy a… [Read More]
About VA Loans
The benefit of a VA loan is great for military members. It is a flexible, no-down payment loan that has been assisting military members purchase homes since 1944. There are many ins and outs to the VA loan process is unique and even longtime VA borrowers aren’t familiar with all of the benefits and quirks…. [Read More]
What renovations bring the most value for your home?
You may not want to think about your home as a business transaction, but if you’re planning to sell now or in the future, it always comes down to the numbers. It’s smart to invest in your home while living in it, but remember to make smart choices to come out on top in the… [Read More]