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Buying a Home Won’t Get Much Cheaper

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals of the weak housing market. With home … Continue reading →

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Tired of Your Popcorn Ceiling?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Tired of looking at your textured ceiling (also known as a popcorn ceiling) in your Western New York Home? A contractor friend of mine shared these steps to remove a textured popcorn ceiling in three easy steps: Step 1: Prep … Continue reading →

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Helpful Apps for Maintenance Projects

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

If you’d like to use your smartphone to manage home maintenance and improvement projects in Western New York — you guessed it, there’s an app for that! HomeZada, a new online service and app, available on iPhone, Android and iPad … Continue reading →

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National Open House Weekend

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

Potential home buyers rely on open houses to help them find the home of their dreams. This weekend buyers can have a greater chance of doing just that during Realtor® Nationwide Open House Weekend, which is organized by state and … Continue reading →

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Summer Series: Building a Fire Pit

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

Keep the outdoor entertaining going long into the night in Western New York with your very own fire pit. You can build one in a weekend or less. Step 1: Start by finding a flat area 10-12 feet in diameter. … Continue reading →

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Kathleen has Won Again!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

Congratulations to Kathleen Saffire for achieving the award of Top Branch Producer in Williamsville, New York for 2011. Presented at a recent award ceremony by Realty USA.

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Tips for Buying a Home in Western New York

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

Follow these general tips to increase your chances of getting your dream house in a competitive Western New York housing market, and lower your chances of losing out to another buyer. 1. Get pre-qualified for a mortgage. You’ll be able to … Continue reading →

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Easter Events in Western New York

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Easter is fast approaching so I wanted to take a moment to hope you have a great holiday. We are, of course, not having an open house this Sunday but I did want to point out a bunch of events … Continue reading →

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Western New York Events

Posted on March 27, 2012 by admin

Western New York has an abundance of great events, festivals, and experiences. You will never run out of things to do with year round events. One of the best websites to visit is VISITBuffaloNiagara.com This website promotes the arts, family … Continue reading →

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Secrets to a Truly Deep Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin

Deep clean your house and you’ll brighten rooms and help maintain your home’s value in Western New York. De-bug the light fixtures See that bug burial ground within your overhead fixtures? Turn off the lights and carefully remove fixture covers, … Continue reading →

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