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Market updates, neighborhood guides and what we've learned from hundreds of sales and more than 100 rental units of our own. Newest first. Subscribe via RSS.
Topics: Investing · Market report · Buying · Selling · Neighborhoods
Investing ·
One Airbnb is more work than 25 long-term rentals, and the extra profit is smaller than people think. Here's when a short-term rental actually makes sense in Buffalo.
By James Wangelin · Read
Market report ·
Median price, days on market, inventory and what it means for buyers, sellers and investors. Updated monthly.
By James Wangelin · Read
Investing ·
Six lessons on buying rental property here, from inspections to legal unit counts to lead paint.
By James Wangelin · Read
Investing ·
Rent growth, average rents, prices and what to watch before you buy.
By James Wangelin · Read
Buying ·
Attorney closings, fast offers, older houses, closing costs, property taxes and snow.
By James & Marcy Wangelin · Read
Selling ·
Pricing strategy, which repairs pay off, photos, disclosures and seller closing costs.
By James & Marcy Wangelin · Read
Neighborhoods ·
Commute, lake-effect snow, schools, taxes and house age, plus guides to the areas we sell most.
By James & Marcy Wangelin · Read
Neighborhoods ·
Big old houses, Buffalo doubles and what to check before you buy.
By James Wangelin · Read
Neighborhoods ·
Older homes near the Niagara River, prices and what to look for on a walkthrough.
By James Wangelin · Read
Neighborhoods ·
Where your budget goes furthest, and how to be honest about condition.
By James Wangelin · Read
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