The Character Can Be Amazing. But Here's What I Want Buyers to Look At Before They Fall in Love. One of the things I love about some of Buffalo's older village communities is the character. You get mature trees, established neighborhoods, front porches, sidewalks, beautiful older architecture, and homes that simply have a feel you don't always get with newer construction. And I completely Continue Reading
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Can You Find a Luxury Home in Orchard Park Without Spending $1 Million?
Yes, You Can. But Luxury in Orchard Park Is About Much More Than the Price Tag. One of the first questions I ask when someone tells me they're looking for a luxury home in Orchard Park is: “What does luxury mean to you?” Because I think that's where buyers can get themselves into trouble. Luxury doesn't automatically mean a $1 million house. For one buyer, luxury might mean a gorgeous Continue Reading
What Buyers Love (and Don’t Love) About Living in Orchard Park
The Things That Make Orchard Park Special Can Also Be the Things You Need to Think About Before You Buy If you're thinking about moving to Orchard Park, you've probably heard a lot of the usual reasons people love it. Great schools. Beautiful homes. Bigger yards. Parks. Community. Green space. And yes, all of those things are part of the appeal. But when I'm helping buyers decide where Continue Reading
Is Clarence Worth the Higher Home Prices? Here’s What Buyers Actually Get
Clarence Can Cost More Than Some Nearby Communities. But What Are You Actually Getting for the Extra Money? One of the questions I hear from buyers looking around Buffalo is pretty straightforward: “Michelle, is Clarence really worth paying more for?” And honestly, that's a good question. If you're comparing homes by bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage, you may look at two houses and Continue Reading
Why Kenmore Is Quietly Becoming One of Buffalo’s Most Popular Walkable Communities
Looking for a Neighborhood Where You Can Actually Leave the Car at Home? Kenmore Might Be Exactly What You're Searching For. One of the things I hear from buyers more and more is, “We don't want to have to drive everywhere.” They want a nice home, of course. But they also want to be able to walk out their front door and actually do something. Maybe grab coffee. Walk to dinner. Take the kids Continue Reading
Are Buffalo Home Prices About to Crash? Here’s What Buyers Need to Know
What I'm Actually Seeing With Buffalo Buyers and Sellers Right Now One of the questions I hear all the time right now is: “Michelle, should we wait for home prices to come down?” I understand why people are asking. You hear national headlines about the housing market. You see interest rates move around. You hear people talking about affordability, and naturally, you start wondering if Continue Reading
