Articles by Colleen Kulikowski
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Buyer Tips - West Seneca
Posted Under: Home Buying in West Seneca | May 14, 2013 5:45 PM | 4 views | No commentsWhat there are multiple offers on the Western New York house I want?
There is a lot of talk in the media about the Buyers Market so you think “Wow! I can get a great deal in purchasing a Western New York home!” You are dreaming of purchasing a $150,000 home for $75,000, have the sellers pay all of your closing costs, make all the repairs you want [...]
Your credit report
In determining how much you can borrow to purchase a home, lenders look at a number of factors. The most important are these: your income, your debts, the amount of your down payment and your credit history. Lenders view your credit as an indicator of your willingness to repay a mortgage loan. Having poor credit [...]
Helpful information regarding the STAR Exemption
School Tax Relief Exemption (STAR) Information Basic STAR (no age limit and Income under $500,000) Application RP-425 completed and signed Ownership of 1,2 or 3 family home or condominium Must be primary residence Copies of two (2) proofs of residency per household must accompany application Acceptable forms of proof include: Current Drivers License Current Voters [...]
Stop worring about your home value!
Should I worry about my Buffalo home’s value? As the Buffalo New York real estate market continues to play in the state of uncertainty, some values of are decreasing; some are not. You may be concerned about the fluctuation in values. Should you worry? Here is some advice — as long as you are not [...]
Adventures on the MLS — and not the fun kind either!
In the Real Estate Industry we have this tool called the MLS. The MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. All members of the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors have access to this tool. We hope that each member takes time to review their listings to ensure that they are complete and full of information — [...]
Home financing: Making a down payment and paying for closing costs
For many prospective home buyers, one of the biggest barriers to home ownership is having the funds for the down payment and closing costs. Buyers might consider these options for raising these funds: Sell or borrow against an asset. Selling an asset, such as your car, will increase the amount of money you have available. [...]
For more information call Colleen Kulikowski
(716) 650-0051
Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call www.BestBuffaloHomes.com at (716) 650-0051 to discuss what is happening in today’s Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or assist you to purchase a home. View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.
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West Seneca Market Conditions - Condos/Townhomes
Posted Under: Market Conditions in West Seneca, Home Buying in West Seneca, Home Selling in West Seneca | November 24, 2012 10:04 AM | 12 views | No comments
Looking for the Single Family Market Conditions visit that report: Single Family Market Report for West SenecaNovember 22, 2012
- There are 20 active listings with an average list price of $96,610 ranging from $47,000 to $172,900
- There are 11 pending/under contract sales and 3 closed sale in the past 30 days with an average sold price of $94,000 spending 108 days on the market
- Year to date there has been 36 closed sales with an average sold price of $98,386 spending an average of 96 days on the market
Selection of West Seneca Condos/Townhomes for Sale
$172,90059 Carla Lane
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B413979$169,9009 Carla Ln
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B416427$154,9007 North Hill
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B417259$112,500400 West D2
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B413867$109,900400 West Ave. D6
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B412472$109,000371 Wimbledon Ct
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B418584$108,90055 Wimbledon Ln.
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B419365$105,000231 Wimbledon Ct
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B403020$104,900400 West Ave H3
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B413640$104,900400 West Ave # i3
West Seneca, NY 14224Listing #: B416927For more information call Colleen Kulikowski
(716) 650-0051
Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call www.BestBuffaloHomes.com at (716) 650-0051 to discuss what is happening in today’s Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or assist you to purchase a home. View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.
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Real Estate News for West Seneca
Posted Under: General Area in West Seneca, Quality of Life in West Seneca, Home Selling in West Seneca | October 15, 2012 3:12 PM | 41 views | No comments-
What is a HUD Home?
Many first time home buyers get into the Buffalo Real Estate market and purchase their first home with a HUD home. There are some differences to a conventional sale and it is the buyer that is prepared that can then be ready to act when the right home comes up on the market in Western [...]
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Newspaper advertising and your home for sale
Times are changing and so are the ways that buyers are searching for a home in Western New York. The newspaper at one point in time was the most efficient way to get your home in front of a buyer. That was then, this is now. Today, the Internet is the most efficent manner of getting a home in front of potential Western New York buyers.
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5 Reasons You Should Own Your Own Home
In today's market, the affordable housing prices, large inventories of homes available and low mortgage rates provide a great opportunity to many first time home buyers.
For more information call Colleen Kulikowski
(716) 650-0051
Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call www.BestBuffaloHomes.com at (716) 650-0051 to discuss what is happening in today’s Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or assist you to purchase a home. View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.
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West Seneca Real Estate News
Posted Under: Home Buying in West Seneca, In My Neighborhood in West Seneca | August 7, 2012 6:07 AM | 18 views | No comments
West Seneca Home Search
Selection of West Seneca Single Family Homes over $200,000 Selection of West Seneca Single Family Homes under $200,000 Selection of West Seneca Condos for Sale Selection of West Seneca Multi-family for Sale For more information call Colleen Kulikowski (716) 650-0051 Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current [...]
Why you should pre-qualify for a mortgage before you start your WNY home search!
Mortgage Pre-approval Advantages Knowledge — You will know exactly how much you can afford before you start home shopping. Competitive advantage — Sellers and real estate agents will consider you a serious buyer. Speeds time to closing — Since you are preapproved you can move into your dream home much faster! Know Exactly How Much [...]
Top Threats to Sustainable Real Estate Recovery
Long Term Housing Picture Hard to See Most real estate forecasts take a short term look at the market. The predictions generally are about what will happen for the rest of the year or where prices will be at the same point next year. Such year to year forecasting has its place, but a [...]
For more information call Colleen Kulikowski
(716) 650-0051
Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call www.BestBuffaloHomes.com at (716) 650-0051 to discuss what is happening in today’s Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or assist you to purchase a home. View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.
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Market Conditions for West Seneca
Posted Under: Market Conditions in West Seneca, Home Buying in West Seneca | April 24, 2012 5:08 AM | 131 views | No comments
Contact An Agent
West Seneca is a community just south of the City of Buffalo. Winter update for West Seneca residents — The
parking of vehicles is prohibited on all Town highways and County roads
within the Town of West Seneca between the hours of 1:00 AM and 7:00 AMCurrent market conditions for the Erie County community of West Seneca NY:
April 24, 2012
- There are 140 active listings with an average list price of $156,738 ranging from $55,900 to $549,900
- There are 80 pending/under contract sales and in the past 30 days there has been 14 closed sales with an average sold price of $122,629 spending an average of 68 days on the market
- YTD there has been 65 closed sales with an average sold price of $107,247 spending an average of 85 days on the market
- Highest – $260,000 – 314 days on the market
- Lowest – $26,000 – 4 days on the market
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Latest Real Estate News for West Seneca
Posted Under: Home Buying in West Seneca, Home Selling in West Seneca, In My Neighborhood in West Seneca | April 16, 2012 7:23 AM | 90 views | No commentsWest Seneca Home for Sale | 107 Larkwood Rd
Listing #B399652 107 Larkwood Rd West Seneca, NEW YORK 14224 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Price: $119,900 ( Back to Property Back to Results ) Listing # B399652 Price: $119,900 Address 107 Larkwood Rd City...
view the listingErie County First-time Home Buyer Program
Can I get help purchasing a home? I am asked frequently about Buyer Assistance programs for first-time home buyers. There is a program that is sponsored by the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning to help eligible...
view the listingWest Seneca Condos/Townhomes For Sale
West Seneca Condos Market Report Looking for the Single Family Market Conditions visit that report: Single Family Market Report for West Seneca April 2, 2012 There are 20 active listings with an average list price of...
view the listingWest Seneca Multi-Family Homes Market Report
Current Market Report – West Seneca Multi-family Homes March 23, 2012 There are 10 active listings with an average list price of $115,440 ranging from $58,000 to $174,900 There are currently 6 pending/under contract sales...
view the listingIs your Buffalo Realtor® telling you what you need to hear or what you want to hear?
What is Buying a Listing? Buying Listings is a term used by many Realtors® when they see overpriced listings on the market. “Oh that Realtor® bought that listing… There are Realtors® out there that will take an...
view the listingWest Seneca NY Single-Family Real Estate Market Report
West Seneca is a community just south of the City of Buffalo. Winter update for West Seneca residents — The parking of vehicles is prohibited on all Town highways and County roads within the Town of West Seneca between...
view the listingWNY Real Estate Terminology – FHA
WNY Real Estate Terminology – FHA Let’s talk about FHA – Federal Housing Administration a little bit today. An agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Its main activity is the...
view the listingYour Buffalo Home – Selecting the Right Real Estate Agent to Represent YOU!
Selling your Buffalo home should be treated as any other transaction. It should be made without emotional involvement. That is a lot easier said than done. I understand that. But it is important that you work with a...
view the listingEasy steps to save for the down payment for your new home!
Save for a down payment of your WNY home with tiny steps! Saving doesn’t have to be hard! You might even have fun!For many, the thought of saving for a down payment in Western New York seems daunting. How, in...
view the listingAre you ready to purchase a home?
You have to admit it is a fair question. Many Buffalo Area Homebuyers bypass this question and immediately start the home search process. You are talking about your financial health and no matter if you are a 1st time home...
view the listingThe Realtor Myths
There is a lot written on the Internet about Realtors. Some of it good, some not so good. It is human nature that you would want to know the dirt on Realtors. The Internet is a great place to find it. Yes there are a few...
view the listingFor more information call Colleen Kulikowski
(716) 650-0051
Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call www.BestBuffaloHomes.com at (716) 650-0051 to discuss what is happening in today’s Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or assist you to purchase a home. View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.
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West Seneca Real Estate News
Posted Under: Market Conditions in West Seneca, Home Buying in West Seneca, In My Neighborhood in West Seneca | March 31, 2012 8:25 AM | 82 views | No commentsWest Seneca Home for Sale | 107 Larkwood Rd
Listing #B399652 107 Larkwood Rd West Seneca, NEW YORK 14224 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Listing Price: $119,900 ( Back to Property Back to Results ) Listing # B399652 Price: $119,900 Address 107 Larkwood Rd City...
view the listingIs your Buffalo Realtor® telling you what you need to hear or what you want to hear?
What is Buying a Listing? Buying Listings is a term used by many Realtors® when they see overpriced listings on the market. “Oh that Realtor® bought that listing… There are Realtors® out there that will take an...
view the listingWest Seneca NY Single-Family Real Estate Market Report
West Seneca is a community just south of the City of Buffalo. Winter update for West Seneca residents — The parking of vehicles is prohibited on all Town highways and County roads within the Town of West Seneca between...
view the listingErie County First-time Home Buyer Program
Can I get help purchasing a home? I am asked frequently about Buyer Assistance programs for first-time home buyers. There is a program that is sponsored by the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning to help eligible...
view the listingWNY Real Estate Terminology – FHA
WNY Real Estate Terminology – FHA Let’s talk about FHA – Federal Housing Administration a little bit today. An agency of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Its main activity is the...
view the listingYour Buffalo Home – Selecting the Right Real Estate Agent to Represent YOU!
Selling your Buffalo home should be treated as any other transaction. It should be made without emotional involvement. That is a lot easier said than done. I understand that. But it is important that you work with a...
view the listing
West Seneca Multi-Family Homes Market Report
Current Market Report – West Seneca Multi-family Homes December 14, 2011 There are 20 active listings with an average list price of $112,440 ranging from $40,000 to $179,900 There are 9 pending/under contract sales and in...
view the listingWest Seneca Condos/Townhomes For Sale
West Seneca Condos Market Report Looking for the Single Family Market Conditions visit that report: Single Family Market Report for West Seneca December 6, 2010 West Seneca Condo’s There are 17 active listings ...
view the listingEasy steps to save for the down payment for your new home!
Save for a down payment of your WNY home with tiny steps! Saving doesn’t have to be hard! You might even have fun!For many, the thought of saving for a down payment in Western New York seems daunting. How, in...
view the listingAre you ready to purchase a home?
You have to admit it is a fair question. Many Buffalo Area Homebuyers bypass this question and immediately start the home search process. You are talking about your financial health and no matter if you are a 1st time home...
view the listingThe Realtor Myths
There is a lot written on the Internet about Realtors. Some of it good, some not so good. It is human nature that you would want to know the dirt on Realtors. The Internet is a great place to find it. Yes there are a few...
view the listingBuffalo Suburban Communities
Buffalo Suburban Communities Amherst (Including Williamsville/Snyder) Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, U.S., directly northeast of the City of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of...
view the listingThe 10 Riskiest Real Estate Markets in America
Good news Western New York We did not make this list of communities that are risky as regards to the Real Estate market. A rash of sub-prime loans and adjustable rate mortgages still makes a housing market dicey, but even more...
view the listing Thinking of selling your Western New York home? Interested in finding out the current market value of your single family home, condo or investment property? Then call www.BestBuffaloHomes.com at (716) 650-0051 to discuss what is happening in today’s Western New York Real Estate Market. We would be happy to give you a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or assist you to purchase a home. View additional WNY Market Area Statistics here.
