Chris Voigt's Real Estate Blog
Open House:
Saturday, May 26th – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
3415 Ashwood Drive
Wheatfield, NY 14120
The annual neighborhood garage sale in the Stony Brook Drive and Quail Run Lane communities is this weekend. You’ll be sure to find everything you are looking for and more than a few treasures at this year’s sale featuring well over 70 homes participating.
The hours for the sale are as follows:
- Thursday, May 24 - 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.
- Friday, May 25 - 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
- Saturday, May 26 - 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Buying a home is unlike any other purchase. Before you assume you can do this on your own, consider why it may be smarter to work with an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®).
1. A skilled professional will be covering your back.
In real estate transactions, having representation (either as a buyer or seller) means that an industry professional is obligated to protect and promote your interests, including keeping certain information confidential and sharing information with you that might...
Home prices in Western New York have risen more or less steadily over the last few years. Home values are now at their highest point in history -- even higher than the last housing boom. But what determines the "market value" of a home? How do sellers determine their list prices, and how can buyers evaluate a listing based on current market conditions. Here's a crash course in determining market value, for sellers and buyers alike.The Definition of 'Market Value'Let's start off with a quick defi...
Steady demand. Limited supply. That's what we are seeing in real estate markets across the country right now. Inventory is particularly tight within the lower price ranges. "The starter house is nearly missing in some markets," according to Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research and communication for the National Association of Realtors.Of course, conditions can vary from one city to the next. But the overall trend in housing markets across the country is that supply is still fallin...
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a deal pretty quickly. Here are some negotiation tactics buyers (and real estate professionals) should avoid:
Lowball offers: Going far below market value when you make an offer damages your credibility as a buyer and can be insulting to the seller. The seller has a range in mind that they’ll accept,...
An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets. Take these steps to add your pets to your evacuation plan.
Assign pet evacuation to an adult. Everyone should know how to act during an evacuation, and that includes assigning one parent...
