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Entries from July 2008

Allentown Market Report July 2008

July 31, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Allentown is a historic district and very desirable community to live in.  There is a mixture of housing choices in Allentown.

Single Family Homes

  • Currently there are 8 active listings for sale in Allentown with an average  list price of $332,188.  Highest list price is $579,900 and lowest is $139,900.
  • There are no pending/under contract homes for sale.
  • In the Past thirty days there has been 2 closed sales with an average sales price of $202,500 and spent an average of 104 days on the market (DOM).
  • Year to date there have been 7 closed sales with an average sales price of $204,357 and spent an average of 106 days on the market.
  • Last year (January 1, 2007-December 31, 2007) there were 33 closed sales with an average Sold Price of $132,671 and spent an average of 47 days on the market.  Highest sold for $390,000 (164 DOM) and lowest in 2007 sold for $5,000 (0 DOM) in Allentown
  • In the last 24 months there have been a total of 48 homes sold in Allentown for an average SOLD price of $146,585 and spent an average of 55 days on the market.  Highest sold for $390,000 (332 DOM) and lowest $4,000 (0 DOM)

Allentown Least Expensive Listed Homes June 2008

For Sale By Owner Case Study: 74 Mariner Street Buffalo NY 14201

Buffalo NY Real Estate at a Glance Allentown March 2008

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Backyard Cooking

July 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Outdoor Grill System

Cal Spas has just what you need for the ultimate outdoor grilling experience!  They even have a complete home theater system with a 63-inch LCD flat panel HDTV; surround sound, iPod docking station, Sirius satellite radio, and hookups for gaming consoles.

Also on board for the party are:

  • a five-burner BBQ grill
  • a wet bar
  • weatherproof recliners with cup holders
  • two fire pits

On top of that, the theater system is built to marine grade specifications for protection from the elements.

Other Resources for Grills:

Outdoor Pizza Ovens

Buffalonians know Pizza!   There are tons of restaurants that serve this popular food.  Sometimes though, the best pizza is created at home with your favorite ingredients.  Not a great thing in the heat of summer when the thought of heating up the whole kitchen to make pizza is not exactly appealing!

How about purchasing an authentic European wood-fired oven which is handmade in Portugal!  The oven infuses everything it cooks with a kiss of smoky goodness, producing tender and flavorful fish, meat, vegetables, breads and of course Pizza.

Outdoor Pizza Oven Resources:

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Put a putting green in your backyard!

July 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Backyard Putting Green

Most Western New Yorkers don’t have the joy of being able to golf year long.   So what is an avid golfer to do to practice their putt?  Install a synthetic putting green surface that looks and feels like natural grass. It’s ideal for backyard practice. Play in wet weather, no watering, no mowing, no seeding or fertilizing.  Occasional brushing (fifteen minutes) keeps the green conditioned for year-round play.

Enjoy practicing your short game in the convenience of your Western New York back yard!  For the avid golfer to have your own putting green is a wonderful thing!   Again don’t be surprised if you are suddenly very popular with your friends…

Outdoor Putting Green Resources:

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Tree Houses for your backyard

July 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Backyard Tree Houses

There is something magical and wondrous about a Tree House.  The Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne are a wonderful series of books for young children. My son enjoyed these books that take Jack and Annie throughout history and around the world.  Peter Pan, the Swiss Family Robinson all lived in Tree Houses. There is something magical about tree houses!

Tree Houses can be as simple as a few pieces of wood on branches, or they can be elaborate homes in the sky.   Perhaps your home doesn’t have a tree to support such a wonderful place to play, well there ones designed to be on the ground too!

Tree & Play House Resources:

You might want to add a batting cage, a basketball court or even a tennis court for your sports fans.   Perhaps you might enhance your yard with a Pergola, Gazebo or just great comfortable outdoor furniture.   No matter what you do, make sure that you do enhancements to add to your enjoyment of your home.

Don’t have a yard and need assistance finding that perfect backyard?  Call me today at (716) 743-5297 to find the perfect Western New York yard!

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Allegany State Park

July 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Allegany State Park

Allegany State Park is located in Cattaraugus County at 2373 ASP, Route 1, Suite 3 in Salamanca, NY 14779.   In 2007 this was named one of the amazing places in the United States.   Just a short day trip for Buffalonians to enjoy the best of outdoors living year round.
Get your Free Travel Guide and make your plan to enjoy Allegany State Park

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