Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has been ranked No. 1 in the Rochester market in REAL Trends’ 2017 Market Leaders Report, officials said. In 2016 the real estate firm had 10,849 closed transaction sides—more than four times the number of ...

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The housing market in Rochester remains steady with increased sales of new homes, home building in demand, and low mortgage rates, officials said Thursday. But 2017 has presented some challenges to home building—mainly weather. “We’re status quo,” said Rick Herman, ...

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It‘s been said that every person has a story; however, stories are not just limited to people, as every property also has a story. It’s fascinating to examine the various types of property marketing packages brokerage companies produce. All packages ...

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Property experts agree – the room for owners to upgrade when renovating that provides one of the highest returns on investment is the kitchen, and “smart technology” is the top trend when updating the traditional center of the home. According ...

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Hilary and Shane Lentz were hooked on the idea of a tiny house, but they weren’t sure the reality would be so appealing. Their curiosity led them to the hills of New Hampshire, where a business that started at Harvard ...

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NYSBA Committee on Professional Ethics – Real Estate – Short Sale – Misrepresentation   Ethics Opinion 1033   Background: The inquiring attorney represents a buyer of real property. The sale price is subject to approval by the bank that holds ...

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NEW YORK — Zillow and Trulia, two companies that changed the way people shop for homes, are combining. Real estate website operator Zillow Inc. is buying its rival in a $3.5 billion deal that will make the biggest player in ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Real Estate Duty of Loyalty — Independent Contractor Buyer’s First Choice Inc. v. Simme CA 12-01177 Appealed from Erie County Court Background: The plaintiff commenced an action alleging that the defendant breached a duty of loyalty ...

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As with all things real estate, the best deal comes down to location, location, location. And so it is with foreclosure purchases. Rochester is ranked second among the 20 best places to buy foreclosures this year, a prediction based on ...

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For the first time since the American Bar Association began conducting surveys of legal malpractice insurance claims in 1985, insurers have reported a higher percentage of claims involving real estate than any other area of law. Personal injury-plaintiff and family ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Real Estate Breach of Contract — Valuation David Home Builders Inc. v. Misiak CA 10-02017 Appealed from Supreme Court, Erie County Background: The plaintiff had commenced an action seeking damages from the defendants’ breach of a ...

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RE/MAX Realty Group and RE/MAX First of Greater Rochester are merging their two leading real estate firms, creating the largest RE/MAX office in New York state. The new office, which will retain the RE/MAX Realty Group brand, is the result ...

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