Category: Real Estate

  • Lake Erie Cottage Bargain

    Lake Erie Cottage Bargain

    I occasionally write about real estate bargains throughout WNY.  There are some that perplex me a bit when they sit on the market for a while.  The following listing is located in Portland NY within a small community named “Green Hills”.  There are only about 15 or 20 other cottages in Green Hills. This lake…

  • Renovations That Yield the Best Return on Investment – Short Term

    Renovations That Yield the Best Return on Investment – Short Term

    People who are selling their homes often ask me what improvements they should make before listing (selling) their home.  It always surprises me that Realtors aren’t more forceful with their clients when it comes to a listing and the simple changes that would help it to sell quickly.  There are some common sense items that…

  • Hire a moving company or not?

    Hire a moving company or not?

    The decision whether to hire a moving company to do your move for you or to try to move yourself has always been a big dilemma for every family or homeowner that is facing relocation. Like any other decision, the best option is different for every person. Some families prefer to pay a bit more…

  • Should I Be Relying on a Zestimate?

    Should I Be Relying on a Zestimate?

    Of course not.  Zestimate’s are computerized estimates of your home’s value that fail to take into account a LOT of factors.  However, if you don’t have a handle on estimated values in an area, they can give you a somewhat reasonable gauge as to overall values. Do you know when I WILL rely on a…

  • Squirrel!! There are Squirrels in the House

    Squirrel!! There are Squirrels in the House

    Squirrel!!  We all remember the line from the movie “UP!”.  Ben, the dog, would see a squirrel and become alert.  I had the same experience yesterday while looking at a possible renovation / rehab project in the Village of Lancaster, NY. I was sitting in front of the home taking a look from my vehicle…

  • Office for Rent – Lancaster NY

    Office for Rent – Lancaster NY

    Are you looking for office space in the Buffalo area? We will have an office available on 10/01/2011 that is a perfect space for 1-3 people.  This office is in a professional office building with tenants that include and Allstate Insurance office, credit card processor, attorney, web developer, and accountant. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left…