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Controlling over1/3 of homes and 2/3 of home equity, Baby Boomers are a huge force in the real estate market. Half of this generation has hit retirement age, and the remainder are alreadyconsidering their plans after leaving the workforce. Missed Us Live? Catch the Replay. With such ahuge shift in lifestylecoming, this generation

 

Summer has arrived. You can finally catch a tan while lying in the sun, enjoy a melty ice cream cone, and simply relax. Yet, as tempting as it may be, try not to be a couch potato all summer long. You can be productive by tackling these essential summer home improvement projects. These renovations may even increase the value of your home when you decide to sell.

 

We're in the Herald-Standard! The National Association of REALTORs MLS of Choice Rule will give agents more freedom when it comes to how they conduct their business, and consumers are taking notice.Our founder, Dawn Pfaff, was interviewed by the Herald-Standard for their piece on the rule and our changing industry. Read

 

Before listing a home for sale, most homeowners try to make as many small updates to their homes as financially possible. The more updated and modern a home, the easier it is to sell, as new features and updates greatly appeal to homebuyers. A feature that's popular in many housing markets is a home bar. Home bars give people the freedom to entertain and lounge in a home environment with the

 

Rewarding Members with Revenue: My State MLS Launches MLS Affiliate Program At My State MLS, we are dedicated to helping our members become even more successful. That's why we have partnered with MLS Affiliate, Inc. to launch our new MLS Affiliate program, through which we pay our members commission for each new customer they bring to the

 

Snow can fall well into May in Western New York, but if you're sick of winter, statistics tell us it's almost over. The snow coming off of Lake Erie typically tapers off in early April, but you don't have to wait until the big spring thaw to take care of your home. Here are six end-of-winter home maintenance tips for New York State. 1. Wash Away the Salt As

 

Home sellers often hear that buyers want houses in perfect condition. Buyers are warned to hire an independent, professional home inspector. Cautious buyers make their offer contingent on a passed inspection or repair of items an inspector notes need attention. However, no inspection is perfect and home inspectors can't see through walls or inside pipes. Both parties of the transaction should be

 

So, you want to sell a home. It's an important decision to make, considering that you are probably moving into another home, and want to get your current one off your hands. While home-selling is a milestone believe it or not this part of your life can come with its own issues and stresses.But don't panic!In this