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- Welcome to your Source for Buffalo & WNY Homes!
  Thinking of purchasing Real Estate in the Buffalo Region? There is an amazing selection of affordable housing and in Western New York you are never more than 20 minutes from Downtown Buffalo.
- Why Use a Realtor
  wny you should use a Realtor
- Questions to answer before you put your home up for sale by yourself...
  Many times, by not answering these questions up front before you put your home for sale, it puts you at a disadvantage.
- Top 12 Women Real Estate Bloggers
  This year I am very excited to be among the 12 Top Women Real Estate Bloggers in the United States. I am still stunned and amazed and thrilled to be chosen along with these 11 amazing Women Real Estate Bloggers.
Area Market Reports
- November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
  Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
- Hamburg New York Real Estate Market Report
  There are 217 active single family listings in Hamburg with an average list price of $197,369 ranging from $5,900 to $2,300,000
- Allentown Real Estate Market Conditions
  Allentown There are currently 7 active homes for sale with an average list price of $250,384 ranging from $65,000 to $399,900
- North Tonawanda Homes for Sale Market Report
  There are 102 active single family homes for sale with an average listing price of $121,157 ranging from $350,000 to $19,900 in North Tonawanda.
- July 2009 Wheatfield Market Report
  There are currently 72 active single family listings in Wheatfield with an average list price of $202,425 ranging from $64,900 to $599,000.
- Allentown Market Report July 2009
  There are currently 13 active single family homes for sale in Allentown with an average list price of $185,376 ranging from $20,000 to $399,900
- WNY May Real Estate Market Reports
  The latest Market Reports for Western New York.
- Orchard Park Real Estate April 2009 Snapshot
  Orchard Park Real Estate and Home Sales as of April 15, 2009
- Allentown Market Report
  First the good news.. The average sales price is up in the historic district of Allentown in Downtown Buffalo. And you know that I am going to follow up with some bad, the number of sales is down, the average days on the market is up and highest sold for the year is down from last year's highest sold.
- Tonawanda Home For Sale
  Tonawanda Home for Sale
- Home Sales by Price Range
  Each month we compile the numbers for many of the communities of Niagara and Erie Counties.
- Cambria NY Homes For Sale
  Cambria NY is located North of the city of Buffalo and is just a quick commute to downtown Buffalo.
- Cambria New York - an up and coming WNY community to call home
  Cambria is becoming a popular place to call home in WNY. Here are some facts and information to assist you in deciding if Cambria is where you should purchase your next home.
- Erie County Market Reports for June 2008
  Erie County Market Reports for June 2008 for communities including: Cheektowaga, Amherst, Williamsville, Tonawanda and Clarence
- Niagara County Market Reports for June 2008
  Here are the market reports for June 2008 for Niagara County coummunities including, Niagara Falls, Wheatfield, North Tonawanda, Lockport, Youngstown and Lewiston.
- Wurlitzer Park N. Tonawanda NY Market Report June 2008
  The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, usually referred to simply as Wurlitzer, is an American company, known for electronic organs, electric pianos and jukeboxes. Wurlitzer was based in North Tonawanda and a popular subdivision in N. Tonawanda is Wurlitzer Park.
- Town of Lancaster NY Single Family Home Market Report Feburary 2008
  The Town of Lancaster NY is another popular location for those looking to purchase a home. Here is a brief snapshot of what is happening in the Single Family homes market in the Town of Lancaster, NY
Buffalo Real Estate
- Allentown
- - Allentown Real Estate Market Conditions
    Allentown There are currently 7 active homes for sale with an average list price of $250,384 ranging from $65,000 to $399,900
  - Allentown Market Report July 2009
    There are currently 13 active single family homes for sale in Allentown with an average list price of $185,376 ranging from $20,000 to $399,900
  - Allentown Market Report
    First the good news.. The average sales price is up in the historic district of Allentown in Downtown Buffalo. And you know that I am going to follow up with some bad, the number of sales is down, the average days on the market is up and highest sold for the year is down from last year's highest sold.
- Buffalo State College
- UB Area
- Waterfront
- - September 2009 Real Estate Market Report for Admirals Walk
    There are 6 units for sale in Admirals Walk with an average list price of $301,916 ranging from $218,916 to $449,900
  - July 2009 Breakwaters Market Report
    July 2009 real estate market report for The Breakwaters, Downtown Buffalo condos on the waterfront.
  - Buffalo Waterfront Living
    Enjoy the sailboats at the Buffalo Waterfront in Downtown Buffalo.
  - Admirals Walk
    Buffalo NY is not the first place many people think about Waterfront living around the country, and yet we have a spectacular one! And compared to what people pay in Florida or California, those condos on the Buffalo Waterfront are a tremendous deal!
Buyer Resources
- Welcome to your Source for Buffalo & WNY Homes!
  Thinking of purchasing Real Estate in the Buffalo Region? There is an amazing selection of affordable housing and in Western New York you are never more than 20 minutes from Downtown Buffalo.
- Three things to ensure success in finding your dream WNY home!
  Right now, in Western New York and across the country there are a lot of bargains on the housing market. The housing market down across most of the country, and foreclosures continuing to rise, has created opportunity for many would be home owners.
- Strategies for selecting Investment Property in Buffalo
  Investing in real estate is a business and many investors get caught up in the process and forget to follow sound business reasoning.
- Time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit
  Time is running out to take advantage of the federal tax credit. You must close on your home by November 30th! That means you need to be under contract very soon!
- Western New York Condominium Living
  Real Estate information for Buffalo Condo owners.
- Buffalo Relocation Guide
  So it is really wonderful to see an incredible article this week in the New York Magazine, entitled Where the Urban Dream Life is Going Cheap by Adam Sternbergh. Adam asks a very interesting question What could possibly make someone want to leave New York and move to Buffalo?
- Job Loss Protection for Homebuyers
  RealtyUSA announced today that as the Market Leader we are the first real estate company in Upstate New York to offer Job Loss Protection to help buyers and sellers make real estate decisions with a greater degree of confidence.
Home Ownership
- Saving on WNY Utility Bills
  Budgets are being stretched to their limits for residents in Western New York. With the reports of predicted energy costs increasing this winter, many savvy Western New Yorkers are beginning to look for way to save on their utility bills.
- Building a Home Office
  The world has changes significantly over the past twenty years. There are new ways to do business. No longer does one go to an office to work. Many Buffalonians are working from home. And they need a space to work.
- Decorating your new home!
  You have just purchased your home, and now you want to decorate your home to reflect your personality. Well don't think that you have to purchase everything retail. There are some great resources you can use to find small details to make your house a home.
- Getting ready to sell your home
  With the Real Estate Market being so strong many people are thinking that it might be a good time to sell their home. If you are thinking about sellling, there are many things that you need to do to prepare for the sale of your Western New York home.
- Even in Western New York, change your locks when moving into a new home
  In Buffalo,change your Locks when moving to a new home
Real Estate Finance
- Buffalo Mortgage Application Checklist
  In today's market it is important to get your mortgage pre-approval before searching for your Buffalo area home.
- Foreclosure Resources for Troubled Homeowners
  The National Association of REALTORS® has created a useful document for homeowners in
- What is Pre-qualification?
  You might have an idea of the loan payment and mortgage you can afford in Western New York. Lending requirements are changing rapidly in today's market so the bank might not agree with your thinking. Do you really want to find the absolutely perfect home only to find out you cannot get the mortgage for it?
- Hardship Letter Basics
  Ok so writing a hardship letter isn't like writing a letter to Santa, but they do have one thing in common -- DETAILS!
- Investing Realities
  All over the Internet there are people telling you that you don't need money to invest in real estate. "No Money Down" or "purchase investment property for $10,000 and have a cash flow of $700/month" are common promises. I hate to do this, but I am going to bring you back to reality.
- Changes in the Tax Credit
  Now that the President has signed the bill into law there are many who have some questions if they are eligible. There has been much discussion with the changes to the Tax Credit.
- Tax Credit Exension Update
  The last couple of days I have seen tweets and posts on Facebook that the Tax Credit has been extended and encouraging people to call the poster about buying a Buffalo home. But there is a problem... It hasn't passed yet.
- What is Mortgage Fraud?
  Mortgage Fraud is a serious problem in this country and will continue to be. How can a Western New York Borrowers protect themselves against it? Education is the first place to start. So what does Mortgage Fraud look like?
- Time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit
  Time is running out to take advantage of the federal tax credit. You must close on your home by November 30th! That means you need to be under contract very soon!
- Time is Running out to take advantage of the Tax Credit
  Are you a first time homebuyer? If you are there are tons of resources on this site for your use in deciding important aspects of the purchase of a home. The biggest question you have will be on the Tax Credit available to you and how you can use it to assist you in purchasing a home.
- Real Estate Investment Basics
  Being a successful Real Estate investor in WNY (or anywhere for that matter) takes a lot of hard work. You cannot achieve it by just showing up, with little money or effort.
- Do you really have the right to sell your home for more than it is worth?
  Former Lehman Brothers CEO Dick Fuld is apparently like all those other Americans who thinks he has a right to sell his home for more than he bought it for -- market be damned!
- Preventing Buyer's Remorse
  You see buying a home is not entirely an emotional process; some times you need to look at it logically. Everything went so fast since you started your search on the Internet, called the agent of the first listing that you really liked, and then you pre-qualified for the mortgage and saw a bunch of homes.
- Buyer Assistance Programs in WNY
  In an ideal world people would have all the money they need for a down payment on a home. There are times that potential home owners need assistance in purchasing a home in Western New York.
- Finding your dream home!
  Right now, in Western New York and across the country there are a lot of bargains on the housing market. The housing market down across most of the country, and foreclosures continuing to rise, has created opportunity for many would be home owners.
- What is FHA Financing?
  FHA - Federal Housing Administration is an agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Home Buyer Seminar September 6, 2008
  The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 offers significant benefits to both current homeowners and most especially to first time buyers. Under the legislation first time buyers are considered anyone that has not owned a primary residence in the last 3 years.
- Good Time to Purchase a WNY Home?
  Every day there are news reports of how bad the Real Estate Market is across the country. Western New York is bucking that trend and experiencing a very strong market. In fact the Buffalo Niagara Region is one of the top ten thriving Real Estate markets.
Sell Your Home
- Presentation -- it is everything!
  Presentation -- it is everything!
- Selling your home in the Internet Age
  You want results. You want the best exposure for your home for sale in Western New York. We want to deliver them to you. Delivery means doing business differently today. The difference is the Internet.
- Start here when thinking of selling your home
  So you have decided that you are going to sell your home. Or perhaps your Buffalo home is about to expire and you are looking for another Realtor® to represent your sale.
- National Internet Exposure for you home -- Good or Bad?
  Well let's talk about the most popular search term in our area Buffalo NY. Put Buffalo as the city, you will get only homes with Buffalo in the IDX city field. Not problems if you are in Allentown, but what do you think if you are selling a home in: Williamsville, Clarence, N. Tonawanda, Orchard Park, Wheatfield, Cheektowaga, Amherst or Lewiston?
- The Importance of Good Photographs of your Buffalo Home For Sale
  If it is so easy kids can take great pictures... so why do Realtors® use such horrible one?
- What does your listing look like on the Buffalo MLS?
  I have spoken about the importance of good photos and how they can ruin your chances of someone seeing your home. But there is even a more important thing to review about your listing. The data as input into the MLS.
- I don't want to lower my homes price!
  In today's competitive market the price you have your home listed at is very important to getting sold. Why is it that some homes sit on the market for others and yet others sell quickly with multiple offers? It has everything to do with Pricing your home correctly.
- Ways to not sell your Western New York home
  I understand that you really don't want to sell your Western New York home. You have wonderful memories and you love your absolutely perfect WNY home.
- Seller Resources
  Then you have come to the right place! Colleen Kulikowski and the team at RealtyUSA has the Internet presence and the combined years of experience to give your home the exposure it needs in this highly competitive Western New York Real Estate Market.
- Do you understand the advertising of your home for sale?
  National Home Search Sites suck and he so simply stated the issues many home sellers don't realize may be impeding their ability to sell their homes.
- Getting ready to sell your home
  There are many things that you need to do to prepare for the sale of your New York home. Things are changing in the WNY Real Estate market and there are several things that you should know.
- Selling your home by yourself
  There are many factors that go into marketing, showing, and successfully completing a Real Estate transaction in Western New York that you may not be familiar with.
- Understanding that Real Estate is all Local!
  The media loves to take everything to the National level, especially Real Estate and home values. If that were true everyone could purchase a home for the same amount of money. Niagara Falls home owners cannot compare their home prices to that of Long Beach CA or Virginia Beach VA or Miami FL. Even comparing home values in Orchard Park or Amherst in Erie County is comparing apples to buttons.
Western New York Communities
- Amherst
- - January 2010 Market Reports
    Real Estate Market Reports for Town of Niagara, Amherst, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga and Lackawanna New York.
  - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - Amherst NY Real Estate Market Report - September 2009
    As of September 17, 2009 there are 423 active listings with an average list price of $248,137 ranging from $50,000 to $1,500,000
  - February 2008 Amherst Market Report
    There are currently 46 units available for sale in Amherst NY, ranging from $57,900 to $289,000 with an average list price of $133,340.
- Cambria
- - Real Estate News for Cambria
    Ten Articles for Buffalo NY Buyers and Sellers about Buffalo Real Estate.
  - Cambria NY Homes For Sale
    Cambria NY is located North of the city of Buffalo and is just a quick commute to downtown Buffalo.
  - Cambria New York - an up and coming WNY community to call home
    Cambria is becoming a popular place to call home in WNY. Here are some facts and information to assist you in deciding if Cambria is where you should purchase your next home.
- Clarence Homes
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - Clarence Real Estate Market Report September 2009
    The latest market report for the Clarence NY region of Western New York.
  - Clarence NY Real Estate Market Report
    As of April 15, 2009 there are currently 170 active listings in Clarence NY with an average list price of $412,945 ranging in list price of $5,000 to $1,700,000
- Grand Island
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
- Hamburg
- Lancaster
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - Town of Lancaster NY Single Family Home Market Report Feburary 2008
    The Town of Lancaster NY is another popular location for those looking to purchase a home. Here is a brief snapshot of what is happening in the Single Family homes market in the Town of Lancaster, NY
- Lewiston
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
- N. Tonawanda
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - North Tonawanda Homes for Sale Market Report
    There are 102 active single family homes for sale with an average listing price of $121,157 ranging from $350,000 to $19,900 in North Tonawanda.
  - North Tonawanda Home For Sale
    1494 D'Angelo in North Tonawanda New York for sale.
  - Wurlitzer Park N. Tonawanda NY Market Report June 2008
    The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company, usually referred to simply as Wurlitzer, is an American company, known for electronic organs, electric pianos and jukeboxes. Wurlitzer was based in North Tonawanda and a popular subdivision in N. Tonawanda is Wurlitzer Park.
- Niagara Falls
- - Niagara Homecoming - June 25-28, 2009
    Niagara Rises is a dynamic group in Niagara Falls! They have put together an exciting weekend of activities to spotlight Niagara Falls. Tickets are selling fast for the Kickoff Reception and the Brunch at the Aquarium...
- Orchard Park
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - Orchard Park Real Estate Market Report
    Just south of the City of Buffalo is the community of Orchard Park. Orchard Park NY is a popular community in Western New York to live in and home to the Buffalo Bills and many businesses.
  - Orchard Park Real Estate Market Report September 2009
    Latest real estate market conditions for the community of Orchard Park which lies just south of the city of Buffalo and is home to the Buffalo Bills.
  - September 2009 Orchard Park Market Report
    Orchard Park, home to the Buffalo Bills, is located in the southern section of Erie county. Orchard Park NY is home to the Buffalo Bills and a diverse selection of homes for Western New Yorkers. It is also a popular choice for many families.
  - Orchard Park Real Estate For Sale
    Imagine residing on Christmas tree farm with a canopy of towering conifers & 100 yr old hardwoods overlooking a picturesque ravine with wood bridge. This 1.2 acre setting in Orchard Park for this pristine Georgian four pillared column brick front facade & expansive front porch leads to a 14×13 foyer.
  - Orchard Park Real Estate April 2009 Snapshot
    Orchard Park Real Estate and Home Sales as of April 15, 2009
- Tonawanda
- - January 2010 Market Reports
    Real Estate Market Reports for Town of Niagara, Amherst, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga and Lackawanna New York.
  - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - November 2009 Tonawanda Real Estate Market Report
    # There are 245 active listings in Tonawanda with an average list price of $118,838 ranging from $23,000 TO $950,00
  - September 2009 Real Estate Market Report for Tonawanda NY
    # Year to date in 2008 sales totaled 539 closed sales with an average closed price of $103,139 and spent an average of 47 days on the market in Tonawanda # The Absorption Rate of home in Tonawanda currently is 31 weeks, in July the rate was 11 weeks. In a relatively short period of time it has moved from a Buyers to a Sellers market in Tonawanda.
  - Tonawanda Home For Sale
    Tonawanda Home for Sale
- Wheatfield
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - Wheatfield Real Estate Market Conditions October 2009
    Compared to 2008, the single family home market in Wheatfield has cooled considerably. At this time last year there were 119 closed sales with an average sold price of $174,986 spending an average of 64 days on the market. Looking at the same time period in 2007 there was a total of 98 closed sales with an average closed price of $173,499 spending an average of 64 days on the market. In 2006 there were 97 closed sales with an average closed price of $170,163 spending an average of 57 days on the market.
  - July 2009 Wheatfield Market Report
    There are currently 72 active single family listings in Wheatfield with an average list price of $202,425 ranging from $64,900 to $599,000.
  - Alternative to living in the City of Buffalo
    We are all about options, here is a great home in Wheatfield that might just peak your interest. This home is a great opportunity to have it all!
- Williamsville
- - November 2009 WNY Real Estate Market Report
    Looking at sales and listings in a variety of ways assist you in understanding what is happening in the Real Estate market..
  - Cambridge Square Market Report for September 2009
    Cambridge Square latest real estate market report highlighting the most recent sales and active listings in this Williamsville Condo.
WNY Real Estate News
- Real Estate News for Cambria
  Ten Articles for Buffalo NY Buyers and Sellers about Buffalo Real Estate.
- Merry Christmas!
  Wishing you, your family and friends a very wonderful Christmas!
- Latest Real Estate News
  Yours, Buffalo Real Estate News by Best Buffalo Homes
- Real Estate News - December 2009
  The latest real estate news from Best Buffalo Homes.
- Baby it's cold outside!
  But Home Staging your Buffalo home is partially visual, but there is something very simple that you can do to add to the comfort of potential buyers.
- Happy Thanksgiving WNY!
  Wishing you, your family and friends a very wonderful Thanksgiving!
- Extreme Home Makeover - Buffalo NY
  Home owners on Massachusetts Avenue on the West Side of Buffalo will be putting up with a lot of noise, additional traffic and a lot of attention on their neighborhood. this week. Local companies and organizations will be featured included Buffalo ReUse, PushBuffalo, and David Homes.
- Real Estate News October 2009
  Latest news from your Best Buffalo Homes Team regarding WNY Real Estate and homes for sale.
- September 2009 Real Estate News for Western New Yorkers
  Latest news from your Best Buffalo Homes Team regarding WNY Real Estate and homes for sale.
- The Buffalo-Niagara Falls Region one of the 10 rebounding areas in the nation!
  Check out 10 Housing Market to Rebound Soon according to the National Association of Realtors: The top 10 cities with home prices expected to level off this year and start increasing next year are.
- Real Estate News for August 29, 2009
  Real Estate news for buyers and sellers in the Greater Buffalo region of Western New York for the week ending August 29, 2009.
- Real Estate News August 2009
  Real Estate news regarding homes for sale in Western New York.
- Real Estate News August 2009
  Real Estate News for Western New York home buyers and sellers.
- Latest Real Estate News
  Latest real estate news for WNY homes for sale.
- The State of Commercial Real Estate
  You already knew that the industry wants to be bailed out, warning of "stress" to the system if real estate owners are hit by a wave of defaults
- WNY Luxury Home Sales
  The Buffalo News reported this week two homes in Hamburg that will break the sales record of highest sold homes in Western New York.
- Recent Real Estate Articles of interest
  Real Estate is a tough business. It is about connecting with the consumer right at the moment that they need that connection. Here are some recent articles I have written that you may find interesting...
- WNY Real Estate News
  Ways to sell your home and how the mortgage crisis may affect you.
- What is happening in the WNY Housing Market?
  Western New York is