Posted by Bob McIntosh // January 29, 2015 // Arcane Wisdom / Blog / Home Buying //
As the Buffalo market heats up this is bad news for buyers looking for homes for sale in Tonawanda NY. Sellers can put less and less effort into making sure the home is top notch since they know they will get an offer anyways. This is where investment companies like Arcane Properties comes in.
Posted by Bob McIntosh // January 23, 2015 // Arcane Wisdom / Home Selling
Have you seen one of those “We Buy Houses Buffalo” signs near a highway exit or attached to a telephone pole in your area? Have you been wondering what kind of person or company can buy a house fast? Well Arcane Properties, based in Lockport NY and servicing the greater Western New York area is […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // October 29, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom / Blog / Home Buying //
While reports may say home ownership for women is dropping, thanks to women earning up to a ⅓ less than men, this fact doesn’t have to keep women from their dream of owning a home in New York. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 14 million women live alone in cities and 118.5 million live […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // October 22, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom / Blog / Home Buying //
Is now a good time for younger buyers to become virgin buyers? With the economy picking up and home buyers feeling secure that they can receive low mortgage rates, more couples, families, even singles, are opting to buy a home. Would it surprise anyone to learn the Gen X’ers are doing the most home buying […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // October 15, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom / Blog / Home Buying //
With real estate properties increasing 8.5% to an average of $1,395 for square foot, can first time home buyers afford to be picky about their first home? First-time home buyers may be nervous putting in their bids because they face rejection in an already tight housing market. However, buying a home can be a rewarding […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // October 8, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom / Blog / Home Buying //
What to expect at home inspection and why you need One Walk through a home and there may not appear to be anything wrong, but this is why you need the experienced eyes of a licensed, professional inspector. It is best to know the potential problems (even with a new home) before you buy. Keep […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // August 22, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom / Blog
According to the National Association of Realtors 2009 Member Profile, the average real estate sales associate in 2009 made about $27,000. That’s the average, meaning that for every top producer putting $200,000 or $300,000 in his or her pocket, there are a dozen agents making basically minimum wage. Put it this way: a receptionist in […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // August 13, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom
A lot of people still aren’t sure if real estate investing remains as one of their best options for creating long-term strategies for building wealth. Can the average person still create wealth from real estate? Are these investments still a wise lifetime decision for America? If the answer is ‘yes’, then where are all the […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // August 6, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom
Why Some Home Buyers Aren’t Buying Home ownership in the U.S.A. remains low even though the real estate market continues an upward climb, and plenty of homes are available to buy and sell. Many people are qualified to buy but are still hesitant to avail themselves of what may be an excellent opportunity. One wonders […]
Posted by Bob McIntosh // July 30, 2014 // Arcane Wisdom
Should You Rent or Sell Your Old Home When Moving Up? In Southern California, the number of home buyers who want to move up are considering keeping their present homes, and their numbers are increasing. When homeowners take advantage of the present real estate market in Southern California, they may wonder if it is a […]