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Here's a quick index on the state of the Lewiston, NY Real Estate market. Click below for a full report!

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com//sh/rSC58PhVwG/3047MacklemAvenue New Listing-3047 Macklem Avenue Niagara Falls, NY Great location in DeVeaux, walk to the dog park, biking and hiking trails! Very affordable!

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com/m/shared/hDm5Qw8RwG/1080RidgeRoad New Listing in the Town of Lewiston-Builder's very own home, fantastic construction and layout, perfect for entertaining. It's just minutes from the Village of Lewiston, Artpark and the Lower Niagara River!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvi8c40wsDE Drone video of 111 acres for sale in Youngstown

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com/mat/shared/qPGPG9H1yB/VLRiverRoad 111 acres just outside the Village of Youngstown, River frontage included in the sale. Former fruit farm. Build your house "Off the Grid"!

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com/mat/shared/sMDvXg1PwG/VLRiverRoad 111 Acres off of River Road in Youngstown with water frontage! Great for recreational use or building your dream home "off the grid"- but close to everything!

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com/ma/shared/kSRVnKD0yB/VLPorterRoad Great Business location near I-190, Niagara Falls Airport, and Military Road.

Mortgage rates are at the lowest point EVER! Low rates= Low Payments.

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com/m/shared/05GVQ5yZyB/12269thStreet Great for the investor or flipper!

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com//sha/CGjW9lvYyB/1655MilitaryRoad

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30 year Treasury Bonds just hit their lowest rates ever. Along with the rates on 10 year treasuries-that means lower interest rates!

Wegmans Plaza on Military Road way back when!

Here's a screenshot of the pricing trends in the West Side of DeVeaux over the last two years. Pretty interesting.

It’s almost time to move back Garth Miner!

http://wnyreis.stats.showingtime.com/infoserv/s-v1/RHAi-Xhj Condominium Prices in the Village of Lewiston are going up!

Could Niagara County eventually become a Toronto bedroom community?

Prices are moving up in DeVeaux

http://wnyreis.stats.showingtime.com/infoserv/s-v1/EpSr-qbl Cayuga Island Median Sale Price Per Square Foot

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com///2sb5yKdT2v/437VanderbiltAvenue Great New Listing! West side of De Veaux in Niagara Falls! Tons of character, walk to parks and schools, very roomy, it's a winner!

https://nys.mlsmatrix.com///BwRkXl9ftv/437VanderbiltAvenue Great New Listing on the west side of De Veaux! Showings begin May 10th, 2019!

https://wnyreis.stats.showingtime.com/infoserv/s-v1/F3pq-knW Still a strong seller's market in Lewiston but things are getting better for buyers. a six month supply is considered a balanced market. The market has been great for Lewiston sellers since May 2016.

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Keep this in mind if you're trying to save energy.

Lenders are concerned about making loans that will be repaid and whether the interest is deductible isn't a factor.

A kit like this may never be needed but it doesn't mean you don't need one.

With each payment is made, the equity goes up due to the principal reduction plus the appreciation that occurs over time.

Even with the increased amount, homeowners should compare each year to see which method will be best for them. It could change year to year.

While the elements may be similar to any home purchase, the perspective makes them different.

An inventory is like insurance for your insurance policy to be certain that you list everything possible if you need to make a claim.

Some basic tips anyone with indoor plumbing should be familiar with before they need to use them.

You don't have to be buying a home to eligible for this type of coverage.

It may seem obvious but buyers should ask their agents how they plan to provide this information.

Timing of payments and alternating the election could increase your deductions.

These can be picked up at office supply stores.

Gifts and retirement accounts can be the alternative source of down payments.

The seller really wants to know that the contract will close without incidents.

There is a lot of experience that agrees that these are bad advice.

As the home goes up in value and the unpaid balance goes down, the equity increases which could help you get rid of the need for mortgage insurance.

One of the biggest advantages of having an agent is for them to negotiate on your behalf.

It is worth looking into if you want a larger than normal VA loan.

Repeat and referral business is the cornerstone of a successful real estate professional.

Taxpayers need to be aware of basic changes even if a professional does their returns for them.

This is a stat that savvy agents use to market homes to potential buyers.

Ask someone what it was like to have a house payment during the 80's.

We want to be your "Go-To" person for everything to do with real estate.

With longer life expectancies, multigenerational homes are a solution some people are making.

Your real estate professional can help you with new or existing homes.

Veterans are taking advantage of the benefits of this mortgage.

You can start with easy with controlling lights and you might decide to take it a lot farther.

Lender limits have been increased to adjust for increased home prices and inflation.

These tips will make your home buying process go much easier.

Adding a fire feature may not be the most strategic thing to do to sell your home.

Price and condition are the first two factors considered when marketing a home but an overlooked one are terms that would appeal to buyers.

Making a door easier to open for a child may not be an advantage.

The mortgage rates are still very reasonable and are expected to rise similarly in the next 12 months.

Whether you do-it-yourself or have someone do it for you, it needs to be done.

The TCJA 2017 lowered the maximum acquisition debt to $750,000 for homeowners.

Appreciation, principal reduction, leverage and forced savings contribute to the difference.