by Michael Olear | Jun 29, 2015 | mortgage payment, National Trends
For the first time this year, mortgage interest rates have surpassed the the 4% mark; according to Freddie Mac?s ?Mortgage Market Survey. Rates are expected to continue rising over the next six quarters; similar to the surge that we saw in 2013. Check out the graphic...
by Michael Olear | Jun 27, 2015 | National Trends, Sellers
For Sale By Owner- better known as FSBO- is a somewhat popular practice used by homeowners in times like these, where homes are selling quickly and prices are on the rise. However this is often not in the best interest of the seller, regardless of how business savvy...
by Michael Olear | Jun 26, 2015 | Buffalo, Things To Do - Western NY
This year’s?Concert/Festival Calendar 2015?courtesy of the The Olear Team/MJ Peterson! 6/25/2015 9:00PM Music Grace Stumberg with Blue Rootz Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo, NY 6/25/2015 6:00PM Music Spoon with July Talk Canalside, Buffalo, NY 6/25/2015 6:00PM Music...
by Michael Olear | Jun 24, 2015 | Buyers, National Trends, real estate value
If you have been looking to buy a home for some time now, but perhaps tend to put the idea on the back-burner when life gets hectic; it is important to consider how much that may be costing you in the near future. Check out the graphic below to see how much the cost...
by Michael Olear | Jun 22, 2015 | Design, DIY Projects, General, Remodeling
Thinking of home improvements that could be done around our homes is easy; but figuring out which ones will improve the look of the property- and for the right price- is the real challenge. Our friends at RISMedia have compiled a list of the top 5 home improvements...