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At Mainstream Funding Network, Inc , we make the mortgage process simple and stress-free By offering personalized service, clear communication, and access to a wide network of third-party lenders, our team ensures clients and realtors experience a smooth path to closing with confidence.
Mortgage Hack
September is a good month to seal windows and check insulation The savings on utility bills can be redirected toward an extra mortgage payment
Mortgage Corner
Mortgage Broker Lingo: Wholesale Lender
A wholesale lender works behind the scenes with mortgage brokers to offer loans helping you get access to more options and competitive rates than going directly to a bank
Buffalo Real Estate Trends
Price Movement Snapshot
Home values in Buffalo are expected to continue a modest upward trend, with projections indicating a 3% increase in 2025, following a 6% rise in 2024
Market Momentum
Despite a slight cooling in some national markets, Buffalo's housing market remains robust, driven by strong demand and limited supply. If you're considering buying or selling, it's advisable to consult with a local real estate professional to navigate the current market dynamics effectively
Publisher's notice:
The Metro Minute
Fall Edition
Buy Smart Spotlight Sell Smart Spotlight
Evaluate Natural Light
Shorter days let you see how much natural light each room gets—important before winter sets in.
Monitor Market Trends
Fall often reveals year-end market slowdowns—use this to your advantage for timing offers.
Plan Your Move Strategically
Fewer buyers and movers in fall mean you can schedule movers and services more easily and potentially at a lower cost.
Keep Gutters Clean Fall rains and falling leaves can make neglected gutters stand out to buyers.
Showcase Indoor Comfort Zones
Reading corners, breakfast nooks, or a cozy home office feel extra inviting in fall.
Highlight Fall-Friendly Landscaping
Point out evergreens, late-blooming plants, and maintained shrubs to show yard potential year-round.
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870-6300
(716) 559-9972 Lockport
947-5555
(716) 913-5463
JEREMY
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT,
BUFFALO/ORCHARD
southbuffalo@metroroberts.com orchardpark@metroroberts.com westseneca@metroroberts.com South Buffalo (716) 828-0005 Orchard Park (716) 662-0449
Seneca (716) 891-1710
MELISSA SLAGEL
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, TONAWANDA/ELMWOOD tonawanda@metroroberts.com, elmwood@metroroberts.com
Tonawanda (716) 875-2211 Elmwood (716) 692-9464
MAINSTREAM FUNDING NETWORK, INC. was founded in Williamsville, NY February of 1991 to provide an alternative to the often insensitive and bureaucratic institutional options that have characterized the mortgage lending industry for decades.
FROM THE OUTSET, WE HAVE PROVIDED a remarkably streamlined and personalized application-to-closing experience for thousands of clients. Over the years as we have grown in size, our veteran administrators and staff continue to function in concert with our original philosophy. Our commitment to making each client feel like our only client continues to earn us respect for our competence, praise for our attention to detail and repeated referrals from satisfied homeowners.
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Together Achieving More
Western New York Roberts Realty Advantage.
We Handle Your Real Estate, Appraisal and Auction Needs.
We handle both online and in person auctions throughout the Western New York Region
We have the technology and marketing footprint to showcase your property in it’s best light.
NEVER MISS AN AUCTION
Stay up to date on our auction schedule and news, or bid from anywhere. Download our app to your smartphone today. Works for both Apple and Android.
FOR OVER 30 YEARS JAMES ROBERTS has been a fixture in the Western New York real estate market. Mr. Roberts bought his first house when he was 19 years old and never looked back. He owns and operates one of the top real estate companies in Western New York.
Mr. Roberts is a member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) along with being a NYS Certified Appraiser and NYS Real Estate Broker. Mr. Roberts has his CREA designation from Certified Real Estate Auction School. Mr. Roberts also holds many real estate certifications and a bachelor’s degree in education and business.
WNY Metro Roberts Realty and its affiliated companies have been in business for over 30 years. We are a full-service brokerage that places our clients’ needs before our own. We have over 360 real estate agents and 5 appraisers. Our group is also home to the largest property preservation company in the area. Our appraisal company has completed valuations for over 3 decades.
SOUTH BUFFALO OFFICE
861 Abbott Road Buffalo, NY 14220
716-828-0005
DERBY OFFICE
6853 Erie Road Derby, NY 14047
716-947-5555
HAMBURG OFFICE
302 Buffalo Street Hamburg, NY 14075
716-646-6400
LANCASTER OFFICE
4721 Transit Road, Suite 18 Depew, NY 14043
716-668-2500
ORCHARD PARK OFFICE
4124 North Buffalo Street Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-662-0449
TONAWANDA OFFICE 2211 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, NY 14223
716-875-2211
WEST SENECA OFFICE 960 Center Road West Seneca, NY 14224
716-891-1710
WILLIAMSVILLE OFFICE 5687 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14
716-559-9972
WARSAW OFFICE
4694 Broadway Road Depew, NY 14043
585-968-4450
LOCKPORT OFFICE 21 Main Street Lockport, New York 14094
716-727-5680
ELMWOOD OFFICE 1020 Elmwood Ave Ste 101 Buffalo, NY 14222
716-692-9464
