As their 20 Year Anniversary Celebration continues, Essex Homes presents a brand new 1st Floor Master design the ”Wilshier”, in Clarence Center’s Shadow Woods.  This new neighborhood is conveniently located off Goodrich Road between Roll and County, just north of Keller Road.  “We’re pleased to add “Shadow Woods” to the list of popular neighborhoods where Essex is building,” stated Jeff Jones regional sales manager for Essex Homes. The Wilshier, located at 9440 Kristina Circle is open Saturday and Sunday, March 31st and April 1st from 1-5pm.  This home has 2413 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths in a practical layout for today’s lifestyle and is available for immediate occupancy for $349,900.  The draw to this new design is the 1st floor master suite with an eye-catching tray ceiling, private glamour bath and spacious walk-in closet.  Positioned in the back left corner of the house, you can enjoy the privacy of your owner’s suite being secluded from the rest of ...

Welcome to the Spring market in real estate! It is a magical time. It’s the time when all sellers and buyers come out of hibernation and transact real estate. While it may not seem like Spring outside, the Spring real estate market is already in full swing! If you are thinking about selling your house contact a REALTOR® right away! They can direct you on how to begin the process to get your house ready to be listed on the market. This way, you can know what to expect, how long it will take and when the best time to sell your house will be. The real estate market is making a come back in WNY! Your house may only take a couple months to sell. Most people want to find a house by the end of June at the latest so that they can move over the summer when work loads are lighter and kids are not in school.  If you list your house in May and it takes three months to sell, you will find yourself in July and in a very quiet market. However, if you list your house in March and it takes three mo...

Owning a home offers a myriad benefits throughout the year, but some of the financial advantages of home ownership are most apparent at tax time.  As many of today’s hard-working American families are feeling a financial squeeze, the tax benefits that can come from owning a home can be a welcome relief.  A number of tax deductions and credits are still available for home owners; these include deductions (with specific limits) for mortgage interest and capital gains on home sales, and credits for certain energy-efficient home improvements. Even with these benefits, home owners pay 80-90 percent of all U.S. federal income taxes. It’s been suggested that many of today’s tax incentives for home ownership primarily benefit wealthy individuals, but that’s simply not true!  As today’s public debate continues about what home ownership means for families, communities, and the nation’s economy, there’s no question that for many, owning a home is still the best way to begin building...