Author Archives: Gregory Straus
What the 2025 Housing Market Has in Store
Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their... Read More
The Key to a Smooth Homebuying Journey: Why Pre-Approval Comes First
Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when... Read More
Western New York Real Estate Market 2024: A Year in Review
The year 2024 has been an eventful and challenging year for the real estate market across the United States, including right here in Western New York. From fluctuating interest rates to legislative changes and evolving rental trends, the market has kept buyers, sellers, investors, and real estate professionals on their toes. Let’s break down the... Read More
Demystifying Closing Costs: What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know
Essential Tips to Budget, Save, and Navigate Your Way to a Smooth Home Purchase Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably... Read More
The Next Era of Real Estate
The Next Era of Real Estate! What every agent should know about AI. Discover our recent webinar in this post! Read More
Do You Qualify for Down Payment Assistance?
The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to close – fast (see graph below): Here’s what you need to know to... Read More
Is Your House Priced Too High?
The Importance of Setting the Right Price for Your Home Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are, you’re no different. But did you know one of the biggest things that could jeopardize your success is the asking... Read More
Maximizing Wealth with Vacation Rentals
Thank you for attending the recent 716 Vacation Rentals webinar! We hope you found it valuable as you explore the world of real estate investments and vacation rentals. Below, we’ve outlined the key points from our discussion, which covered everything from tax strategies to finding the perfect vacation rental. We’ve also included a Q&A section... Read More
Short Term Rental Regulations Coming Across America
Why Proposed Short-Term Rental Regulations Benefit Everyone Read More
Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run
Purchasing Now Could Pay Off in the Long Term Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, here’s something you’ll want to consider as you make your... Read More