by TheOlearTeam | Jan 15, 2021 | Freaky Friday - Real Estate Oddities
While scrolling through home finding websites you might find some interesting properties up for sale. A quaint 4 bedroom 2 bath cottage with a great exterior might catch your eye, complete with a row of prison cells. Yes, you read that right! A 2,190 sq ft home is...
by TheOlearTeam | Dec 18, 2020 | Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Real Estate
The trend of moving down south to get away from the snow might just be turning around, as we have found Buffalo residential real estate booming this year. Out-of-towners are unexpectedly flocking the 716 market as the pandemic ensued this year. A study reported by...
by TheOlearTeam | Dec 11, 2020 | Buffalo, NY Real Estate, Olear Team News & Announcements, sell my house, Selling a House
Do you have questions about the world of Real Estate? We are starting a web series answering commonly asked questions and clarify misconceptions, and we want to hear from you about what topics you want covered! Whether it is defining terms, suggesting questions for...
by TheOlearTeam | Dec 4, 2020 | Buffalo, NY Real Estate, real estate value, Sellers
Back in May during lockdown we predicted an increase in the average sale price of at least 6 to 7% in real estate value. The Year to Date numbers just released by the local Board of Realtors indicates a 9.2% increase in the average sale price. This has been fueled by...
by TheOlearTeam | Nov 20, 2020 | Articles for Seniors, Buffalo, NY Real Estate, Olear Team News & Announcements, Press Releases, sell my house, Sellers, Selling a House, Seniors
The Olear Team at MJ Peterson assists buyers and sellers of residential real estate throughout Erie and Niagara Counties. We have specialized programs for older adults and their caregivers, as well as a comprehensive project management program that facilitates every...
by TheOlearTeam | Nov 6, 2020 | Appliances
As we enjoy the last few weeks of nicer weather, it is also time to ready our homes for the coming snow. One of the most important home maintenance precautions to take before the cold sets in is to ensure your water heater is in tip top condition. Check the...
by TheOlearTeam | Oct 29, 2020 | Articles for Executors, Buffalo, NY Real Estate, Selling a House
Our Project Management service is a complete package of preparation, sale and closing of both personal and real property. This is ideal for the adult child helping a loved one long distance or the local executor who is swamped with work and the other demands of life....
by TheOlearTeam | Oct 23, 2020 | Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Real Estate, Sales Statistics
Have you been thinking about selling your house, but the recent health crisis has made you hesitant about the real estate market? Contrary to popular belief, listings have been selling at the same rate for just as much as they would have before, even more so because...
by TheOlearTeam | Oct 15, 2020 | Buffalo, NY Real Estate, Olear Team News & Announcements, Press Releases, sell my house, Sellers, Selling a House, Seniors
A new “Sell Safely” program that gives real estate buyers and sellers added peace of mind during the ongoing pandemic was recently introduced by The Olear Team at MJ Peterson Real Estate. “Getting your property on the market doesn’t have to mean putting your safety at...
by TheOlearTeam | Sep 18, 2020 | Articles for Seniors, Seniors
Today we present the latter half of our 2 part series on “Health Care Proxy Preparation”. In Part 1 we discussed the importance of this legal agency decision. In Part 2 we offer direction towards what type of questions and topics you should be exploring...