by Michael Olear | Jun 29, 2012 | National Trends, Sales Statistics
For the first time since the 1920s, 27 of the nation’s 51 cities outpaced their suburban counterparts in growth– a result of shifting attitudes about urban life and a housing downturn that has made moving more daunting.? The changing urban attitudes go...
by Michael Olear | Jun 27, 2012 | Renting
For many vacation property landlords, daily upkeep and cost can be stressful: maintenance costs can eat up 70% of revenue, and huge mortgage payments on prime properties can take the rest.? So is it worth it for vacation home owners to get into the business??...
by Michael Olear | Jun 25, 2012 | Strange Things That Have Happened
In the last 40 years, the city of Niagara Falls– once an industrial town– has lost half of its population.? To tempt young grads into moving there, the city has become one of a few across the country to offer to pay of student loan debt.? The City’s...
by Michael Olear | Jun 23, 2012 | Articles for Seniors
Where can you turn if you are later in life and on a seemingly lower, fixed income and faced with ever increasing housing costs? The Federal government’s Section 202 program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is designed to...
by Michael Olear | Jun 22, 2012 | Things To Do - Western NY
The Elmwood Village Association (EVA) announced its 2012 summer concert series earlier this week.? Concerts run on Tuesday nights in July and August, beginning on July 3rd.? All shows are free to the public and take place at Bidwell Parkway at Elmwood Avenue.? Below...