Real Estate During the Holiday Season

Every year it is a debate whether or not to leave a house on the market during the period between Thanksgiving and New Years. I tell my clients that it is a personal decision. First off, it is very unlikely that their house is going to get an offer if it is not on the market. Second, traffic should be light but those that are looking are most likely serious buyers. But if you struggle with keep

Don't Do Windows?? Then Hire Them Out!!

It's no secret that houses are not flying off the market like they were a few years ago.  Buyers are as picky as ever and tend to look at everything on the market before they make a decision.  If you're trying to sell your home, it's important that it shows as well as possible.  Over the next few weeks, I plan  to provide some general information about getting your house in tip-top showing

Veterans Day 2010

Veterans Day 2010 Originally uploaded by maryshelsby Remembering all the men and women of our Armed Forces who have and are keeping us safe. Thank you for all your sacrifices.This shot was taken at the Vietnam Memorial at Rochester's Highland Park.On a real estate note, one big change in the market is that investors are back! Perhaps they recognize the bargain basement prices out there, but I've

It’s been almost a full year since I’ve made a serious post to my blog. It’s not that I’ve forgotten about it or lost interest, I’ve just been distracted.





For one thing, I’ve become a photo-holic. I’ve always liked to take pictures but I realized it was a real problem when my camera up and died in September 2009 and I came unglued. I could not rest until I went out and bought a bigger and

As seen on the Re/Max TV show...69 Zornow Dr, Henrietta

Two Awesome New Listings

Beautiful 3 bedroom colonial in Irondequoit is being offer for $109,000.  The property features a newer roof, furnace, bathroom and many new windows.  The beautiful living room is large with a wood burning fireplace.  The kitchen is eat-in plus there is a formal dining room.  Be sure to stop by and see this property on Sunday, August 8 from noon till 1:30. The address is 463 Harwick Road,

Remembering

Remembering Originally uploaded by maryshelsbyTaken at the Viet Nam Memorial at Rochester's Highland Park. I wish you a fun and safe Memorial Day and hope you will take a moment to remember those that gave their life so that we live free.

Time Flies

Gosh, it's the middle of February and the blog still screams "Happy Holidays!" No, I've not gotten fat and lazy this winter. It's been extremely busy.

I started the new year on January 2nd, by working with three different buyers that day and I've been running ever since. Just as predicted, the spring market hit Rochester early this year even if the weather was still winter-like. And for all the