GOP Picnic On Saturday, Erie County GOP Chairman Michael Kracker hosted the annual GOP Picnic at the Buffalo Airport Hotel. Dozens of supporters, elected officials and candidates were on hand as well as BNAR Gov't Affairs Committee member Lisa Avery and Gov't Affairs Dir. Brenda Alesii. Year in and year out the BNAR supports bi-partisan elected  leaders who promote Realtor-friendly issues and our industry.

We are proud to donate net proceeds from the BNAR’s first multicultural event, “Loving Our Differences,” held on June 1, 2023.  Our friends at Journey’s End Refugee Services tirelessly work to help people from around the world live in a safe and clean environment, with the hope that many will realize the American dream of home ownership. Our work together reinforces how Realtors live, work, and support local communities every day.

  4 Factors To Consider When Determining How Much Home You Can Afford Figuring out how much home you can afford is one of the most important questions you’ll need to answer before you begin house hunting. But as home prices and interest rates have increased in the past few years, you may be wondering how your buying power has changed. To get a rough estimate of what you can afford, most lenders suggest you spend no more than 28% of your monthly income — before taxes are taken out — on your mortgage payment, which includes principal, interest, taxes and insurance. In addition to having a firm grip on your income and expenses, it’s important to understand the role the following factors play in how much home you can afford: Your Credit Lenders look closely at your credit score when determining whether you qualify for a loan. Generally, the higher your credit score the more options will be available to you, including better loan terms and a lower interest rate. Because of the large rol...