Feeling Safe to Buy or Sell During COVID-19
It's a very weird time right now… An era no one really has seen before in our lifetime. With so many things shut down, is it even safe to buy or sell real estate during this time? Real estate has been deemed an essential service in many states, including New York. But...
How to Start Saving Now For Buying a House
If you've been considering buying a house in the near future, the current stimulus check can help go a long way in saving up enough money for a down payment, earnest money deposit, and overall buying a house. If homeownership is in your future, it's important to start...
Best Places to Eat in Lewiston NY
Lewiston may be small but we do have a vibrant food scene. We have some amazing restaurants in town and just outside so here are some of our favorites and what to order. Griffin House Located at 810 Center St. in downtown, this American traditional gastropub has the...
With Rates So Low Should We Really Buy Right Now?
I just heard on the news that interest rates have dropped to 2.75% for a 30-year fixed home loan. This is the lowest they have been in decades, if not ever and buyers are constantly wondering if now is the right time to buy even among the virus outbreak. However, I...
The Best Things About Lewiston New York
Lewiston New York is located right across the Niagara River from Canada and has been touted as the most affluent city in Niagara County and the eighth overall in Western New York. This is a very interesting city in that its surrounding cities are nowhere close to the...
How Millenials are Changing Home Buying
What exactly is a Millennial? Well, you may get a few different answers depending upon who you ask. If you ask the National Association of Realtors the answer is any person born between the years of 1980 and 1998. According to their 2019 Home Buyer and Seller...
Unknown Tips to Buying Vacant Land in Lewiston NY
The Lewiston area has several lots and vacant land for sale throughout the community and surrounding cities and towns such as Stella Niagara and Colonial Village. These properties start at less than $15,000; beautiful parcels of land trend upwards of $80,000. Here are...
5 Easy Ways to Stage Your Home for Sale
Most of us do not have thousands of dollars to spend on professional staging when it comes time to sell our home. However, that does not mean that we should not do the research, find tips and tricks and do a phone staging to present our home in a more attractive...
4 Tips to Buying an Older Home in Lewiston NY
Lewiston New York has a plethora of older, historic homes and while it might seem nostalgic to own one, there are some things to understand about them. People have this idea that older homes are build and fantastic. Older homes are also often constructed in areas with...
6 Signs You are Ready to Own Your Own Home
There are many reasons why someone would consider switching from renting a home to owning one of their own. Maybe you are tired of earning equity and better credit scores for your landlord. Maybe you would like to live without someone else’s restrictions or rules as...