Kelly Barbus- Keller Williams Buffalo Northtowns

Offering your Buffalo home for sale means inviting strangers into your home. And while most of those strangers will be honest people simply looking for a home, you need to take precautions against those who are viewing homes for illegal purposes.   To protect yourself, your family, and your posse...

Many Buffalo, NY homeowners are hesitant to sell when the news programs are telling them that higher prices are in the future.   The answer to whether or not you should sell while the market is rising comes down to the reason why you want to move.   If you plan to "move up" then it's definitely t...

If you're getting ready to put your Buffalo, NY home on the market, stop and take a critical look.   Is the house the best that it can be, or do you need to do a bit of de-cluttering, deep cleaning, and a few cosmetic repairs?   De-cluttering comes first - because it makes those other chores easi...

JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT! Apply for your 2014 STAR Exemption TODAY!   This new legislation is to ensure that owner occupied properties are receiving the Basic Star on the homeowners primary residence. In March, the State did an audit and found massive flaws in the system.  To ensure less fraud, New Yo...

As we enter into the New Year, Condos for sale in Elmwood Village remain strong. Whether you are looking for a condo, townhouse or co-op, make sure to visit my site HERE for all your Elmwood Village real estate needs. Currently there are 11 condos for sale in Elmwood Village. Prices range from $9...

Sometimes Buffalo, NY home buyers pass up homes they would love because cosmetic details, clutter, or the need for a good cleaning lead them to believe the home's overall condition is poor.   That's a shame, because new paint or flooring and a good cleaning often cost far less than the discount t...

Lots of Buffalove in the news this week! 1.  Hands down my favoriate article of the week is a post by the Toronto Stars Journalist Cathel Kelly.  Kelly has written some articles in the past that lacked "Buffalove" but from the sound of it, he had a few beers in good ole Buffalo and relaxed enough...

Should you keep your home on the market during the holiday season? Of course it's up to you, but do remember that those who are looking at homes instead of doing "holiday things" are likely to be serious buyers. In fact, they may be out of area buyers who need to find a home during their children...

Buying a Home During the Holiday Season   If you're looking for a home here in Buffalo, NY during the holiday season, it probably means you need to find a new home. It's not just a move you're thinking about for the future.   Perhaps you're relocating to Buffalo, NY for a new job, coming because ...

New Listing! Charming home for sale in North Tonawanda MLS # B443238   Relocating owners hate to leave this charming North Tonawanda home for sale located across from Payne Park. Loaded with updates, this 3 bedroom 2-story home features spacious eat-in kitchen (fully applianced), formal dining ro...