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fourth quarter analysis Fourth Quarter 2013 and Year End statistics have been released by the Genesee Region Real Estate Information Services (GENRIS), the information subsidiary of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® (GRAR).

value, indicated by a modest 1.8% climb to $127,200 overall. Median home prices in the City of Rochester specifically posted a 5.3% gain to $78,900. Neighboring counties generally followed suit, with Wyoming and Steuben outpacing the norm, reporting sales increases of The momentum from the three earlier 21.1% and 16.7% respectively. quarters offset a sluggish fourth, ending 2013 with solid gains overall. The According to GRAR President, Andy Greater Rochester Multiple Listing Ser- Burke, the biggest factor driving the sucvice (MLS) saw a 4.7% increase in the cess of 2013 was continued historic low number of homes, condos and town- interest rates and the surprising lack of houses sold to 11,267 units as compared inventory of homes for sale. “Hometo 10,765 the previous year. Pending owners continue to delay any moves to sales also grew by 4.1% year-over-year to downsize or upsize their lifestyles. This 11,350, up from 10,904 in 2012. hesitation to sell created low inventory Area homes steadily continued to gain and helped to drive up home prices, with

multiple offers very common in 2013,” “Industry experts are predicting more slow but steady growth for this year, cithe said. ing a decent job market and continued The region closed out 2013 with a slow improvement of the economy overall, final quarter, posting 2583 homes sold, a spurring consumer confidence, GRAR 3.7% decline as compared to the previ- CEO, Jim Yockel says, “but they caution ous year’s same period. The number of that factors such as higher mortgage inhomes on the market dropped 10% in terest rates, new lending rules and major the fourth quarter to 4,406, continuing federal housing legislation in the pipeline will affect the real estate industry, the trend of low inventory. but how remains to be seen, he contin “The last three months of the year typ- ued.” ically ushers in the real estate off-season in our market. That, coupled with the aftermath of the government shutdown Greater Rochester in October and early periods of severe Association of Realtors winter, helps to explain the lackluster 585-292-5000 • www.grar.org end to the year, Burke remarked.”

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Key metrics by the reported quarter are compared to the same quarter of the previous year and the previous quarter.

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3,456

3,433

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3,433

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2,065

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3,030

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92.6%

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5.4

4.7

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6.3

4.7

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4,894

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By Gini Denninger Broker/Owner, Goodman Realty

Property Tax Assessments is there any recourse?

Do you think that you pay too much in property taxes? The first thing to do is to check your assessment. You need to have a good idea of property values in the neighborhood to be certain your assessment is correct. Once you determine your property is over-assessed, it’s time to seek help. Call your favorite Realtor or seek one out. Explain that you need a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis). While some Realtors will gladly do this for free, especially if you are a regular client, be prepared to pay them a nominal sum for their time and effort - unless you expect others to work for you for free. Once you determine your property is over-assessed, don’t worry, you have options!

But you should be aware that you are only allowed to challenge your assessment within prescribed time frames. (Deadlines at the end of this article.)

You will need to decide whether to challenge the assessment yourself or hire someone to do it for you. At this point, I disclose that my partner Rick specializes in property assessment reductions. Because of this, I get to see (and participate in) the work involved, up close and personal. It is time consuming and requires hours spent visiting and photographing properties, finding and pouring over comparable’s, all the while planning a strategy for successfully getting that reduction. We go through too many ink cartridges to count and by the time property assessment challenge season is over, the relief is palpable.

Researching this article, I have come across articles urging home owners to present their own challenge claiming assessors and tax boards are irritated when professionals are hired. If anything, we see the opposite, at least in the Greater Rochester region. Many of the tax boards that review cases include real estate professionals who know property values.

Unless you are as well versed as someone who works with property values daily, usually you come out on the short end of the stick. I see this when our office gets calls from people who decided to go it alone and either didn’t win or got a nominal token drop in their assessment to make them go away. They then come to Rick to salvage the situation. At that point there is little to do until next year, or if there is a possibility of helping, Rick is now faced with a much more difficult situation to overcome and often the resulting reduction is less generous than what he would have anticipated had he been on the case from the very beginning.

Assessors deal yearly with homeowners complaining of their home being over-valued.

Many of them bring incorrect comparable’s and base their demands on emotions instead of facts. Some homeowners are belligerent and demanding, doing little to win their case. It is crucial before challenging an assessment to understand that no matter what, property values are based on facts. Only if you are intimately familiar with these facts and can use

them to challenge the assessor, will you come to the table capable of achieving maximum results. When not properly prepared, I liken this to going to battle with one hand tied behind your back.

If you decide to hire someone, how to do so? Some use their attorney, which is expensive (in my opinion). Retainer fees are paid up front whether you win or not, and you will be charged on a per hour basis, which can amount to as much or more of the first years savings total. Alternately, you can find Real Estate professionals who specialize in assessment reductions. For some reason, in this area there are only a few who specialize in this skill. Your search will be harder than if you lived down-state where there are companies solely devoted to this field. Plan to find these specialists on-line or ask your Realtor, CPA, Appraiser or Attorney for a referral. Rick regularly gets referrals from Realtors, Attorneys and Appraisers who are aware of his skills.

Those that specialize in providing this service usually have a success rate between 90-95%.

Of course, understand that they don’t take all cases that come, because they don’t earn anything unless they win the case. Cases are accepted relative to chance of success. If the specialist concludes a win is unlikely, they won’t take the case. This is very advantageous for home owners. Remember, if the professional takes the case, they believe they have a good chance at winning the assessment challenge.

They know if they are unsuccessful, they don’t get paid, hence the caution to selecting the most winnable cases. Most charge 50% of the first years savings. The rest is “free money” for the taxpayer, since without the services of this professional, they would be paying higher taxes for a few years, instead of saving the amount resulting from the reduction. The amount paid to the professional is money that would have been paid in taxes, hence “free money”.

I advise being wary of services demanding money up front, since you can’t be sure your case is truly winnable. These types of companies can just pocket your cash and shrug when you don’t get a reduction. They may promise something they can’t deliver just to get the fee up-front. These “services” are often scams.

If you go it alone, your first stop should be the internet. Become familiar with MonroeCounty.gov. Under “Real Property” you will find town and city assessment dates, equalization rates, tax tables, contact information, and forms and publications. This will start you on your way. The deadline to file varies, depending on where you live. The City of Rochester deadlines are first. Suburban deadlines come later (see end of article). Learn the laws pertaining to how your assessments are devised.

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The New York State residential code has requirements dealing with the roofing of a home. First and foremost is article R907.3, which addresses recovering versus replacement. The law states that any new roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing the existing roof coverings where any of the following conditions occur: 1. Where the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestoscement tile.

2. Where the existing roof covering is water-soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing.

3. Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. This particular part of the law is the one that gives the homeowner the most trouble as some contractors may confuse customers as to what should really be done. It’s really very simple. If you are going to have a new roof put on your house,

you cannot go over the existing roof unless there is only one roof there at present. Any more than one roof means that all layers must come off before a new roof can be installed! The law doesn’t say anything about being able to remove a layer or layers to get down to one roof but I would suggest that if any layers have to come off then you have all the layers taken off down to the wood sheathing.

There are other sections of the law too numerous to mention but when reading specifications of a contract you should be sure that an ice and water shielding product is installed on the roof edges a minimum of 3' from the house wall edge up and in all valleys and areas where you may have had a leak problem before. In past years, snow and ice has backed up even farther than the required 3' so I would suggest that you insist that the roofing contractor install the ice and water shield a minimum of 6' up from the house wall for added protection.

Another thing to watch out for is proper ventilation of the roof. Without proper ventilation you will have all kinds of problems. In the summer your attic will be too

hot making air conditioning work overtime and in the winter you will have ice back-up problems that can cause all kinds of damage to the interior of your house.

The usual rule of thumb is one roof vent for every 150 feet of roof area but I would suggest a continuous roof vent. However, no matter how your roof is vented if you don’t have a good soffit (overhang) venting the ventilation will not work properly.

The next step after familiarizing yourself with the information above is the selection of a reputable and professional roofing contractor. There are many so called roofing contractors in the business and because of the many fly-by-night ones you should make sure you do some homework.

Get at least three estimates from similar size companies and be sure to check them out with the Better Contractors Bureau at 338-3600. Also have them all bid on similar work specifications. Check to see if they are insured and ask to see a copy of their certificate of insurance showing that they carry enough liability coverage also, if they have employees, evidence of their workmen’s comp. After you decide on a roof-

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Be sure the specifications list everything including, if it will be a complete tear-off, type of shingle, debris removal, warranties and guarantees, etc. Remember that if they tell you your roof is warranted for 25 or 30 years it only pertains to the materials and not the workmanship which, is usually guaranteed for only one year.

Don’t give a large down payment and by all means don’t make final payment until the job is completed to your satisfaction!

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Nicely Priced! Classic 3BR Ranch.Newer roof, furn,C/A, windows, fncd rear yrd backs to wooded area, 1.5 c gar, LL has 2nd BA that has not been used in awhile, All Appl's Incl & in as is condition.292-8500 PC14397 Mary Lobene Bilinski Lic Real Estate Salesperson

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[ Statistics ]

Local Market Update for Q4-2013

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A RESEARCH TOOL FROM GENRIS

Activity Overview Overview Activity

Continued from Page 2

Homes for Sale Q4-2013 Monroe County

1-Yr Chg

New Listings Q4-2013

1-Yr Chg

Closed Sales Q4-2013

Median Sales Price

1-Yr Chg

Q4-2013

1-Yr Chg

$ Vol of Closed Sales (in millions)

Q4-2013

1-Yr Chg

2,322

- 12.9%

2,259

+ 1.2%

1,710

- 0.6%

$126,000

- 0.8%

$252.2

- 2.5%

Chili

98

- 14.8%

87

- 15.5%

71

- 15.5%

$134,900

+ 3.8%

$10.3

- 7.2%

Clarkson

26

+ 62.5%

15

+ 66.7%

14

+ 55.6%

$123,500

- 23.8%

$1.8

+ 18.2%

Gates

100

- 16.0%

104

+ 1.0%

73

- 7.6%

$114,000

+ 11.8%

$8.3

+ 2.2%

Greece

398

- 0.3%

359

- 3.2%

273

+ 13.8%

$112,900

- 3.7%

$34.2

+ 8.0%

Hamlin

30

+ 50.0%

28

+ 33.3%

20

- 23.1%

$103,450

- 4.2%

$2.2

- 32.6%

Ogden/Spencerport

53

- 1.9%

51

+ 8.5%

48

+ 23.1%

$162,250

+ 8.9%

$7.8

+ 20.1%

Parma/Hilton

65

- 18.8%

56

- 6.7%

35

- 7.9%

$130,000

+ 7.0%

$5.2

- 5.0%

Riga/Churchville

13

- 18.8%

10

+ 11.1%

9

0.0%

$93,900

- 13.0%

$1.2

+ 22.9%

Sweden/Brockport

55

+ 19.6%

34

- 2.9%

23

- 25.8%

$142,300

+ 19.1%

$3.1

- 21.4%

Wheatland/ Mumford/Scottsville

22

+ 340.0%

17

+ 112.5%

13

0.0%

$121,500

+ 13.6%

$1.8

+ 16.0%

Brighton

92

+ 3.4%

110

- 4.3%

77

- 24.5%

$152,500

+ 3.2%

$13.9

- 19.9%

East Rochester

23

- 17.9%

28

+ 27.3%

18

+ 50.0%

$75,000

- 12.8%

$1.6

+ 40.0%

Henrietta

110

- 2.7%

121

+ 21.0%

115

+ 10.6%

$129,900

+ 5.0%

$16.2

+ 12.2%

Irondequoit

194

- 23 23.6% 6%

202

-5 5.6% 6%

159

+5 5.3% 3%

$105 000 $105,000

+1 1.4% 4%

$18 5 $18.5

+7 7.9% 9%

Mendon/ Honeoye Falls

47

- 39.0%

23

- 23.3%

24

- 22.6%

$261,500

+ 4.6%

$6.8

- 19.9%

Penfield

149

- 36.6%

140

- 2.1%

111

+ 0.9%

$184,900

+ 2.7%

$22.5

+ 0.6%

Perinton/Fairport

134

- 32.0%

147

- 19.2%

149

+ 1.4%

$178,000

- 1.1%

$28.7

- 2.1%

Pittsford

127

0.0%

116

- 0.9%

80

- 14.0%

$239,999

- 4.9%

$22.2

- 17.3%

Rush

13

+ 85.7%

13

+ 85.7%

5

- 54.5%

$214,000

- 9.9%

$0.9

- 57.2%

Webster

135

- 6.9%

139

+ 16.8%

113

- 13.1%

$153,000

- 3.7%

$20.2

- 14.7%

City of Rochester

438

- 16.4%

459

+ 10.1%

280

+ 7.3%

$74,900

+ 7.9%

$24.6

+ 14.1%

Ontario County

531

- 14.1%

343

- 14.3%

271

- 10.0%

$139,500

- 5.7%

$52.1

- 4.7%

Canandaigua

107

- 16.4%

63

- 8.7%

48

- 32.4%

$173,450

- 8.7%

$10.5

- 35.0%

Victor

73

- 25.5%

65

- 26.1%

51

+ 8.5%

$258,000

+ 11.2%

$14.0

+ 25.5%

Livingston County

233

- 8.6%

147

+ 14.0%

97

- 12.6%

$122,500

+ 2.2%

$13.8

- 5.4%

Avon & Geneseo

34

- 38.2%

22

- 24.1%

17

- 41.4%

$147,500

+ 6.1%

$2.9

- 35.7%

423

- 4.1%

247

- 7.1%

172

- 18.5%

$110,000

- 7.4%

$21.3

- 26.0%

23

- 43.9%

17

- 43.3%

10

- 47.4%

$121,250

- 13.4%

$1.5

- 48.5%

67

- 23.9%

51

+ 2.0%

32

- 38.5%

$90,500

+ 3.4%

$2.9

- 39.9%

24

- 20.0%

18

+ 12.5%

15

0.0%

$90,000

+ 13.4%

$1.2

+ 0.3%

Orleans County

183

+ 2.2%

95

+ 10.5%

79

+ 14.5%

$77,000

+ 2.7%

$7.0

+ 17.1%

Wyoming County

39

+ 8.3%

19

- 13.6%

15

+ 15.4%

$92,000

+ 3.5%

$1.9

+ 50.3%

Yates County

169

+ 11.9%

73

+ 5.8%

66

+ 34.7%

$155,000

+ 12.7%

$15.2

+ 81.1%

Allegany County

33

+ 13.8%

7

- 41.7%

4

- 33.3%

$62,500

- 22.4%

$0.2

- 58.2%

Steuben County

177

- 3.3%

70

- 7.9%

44

- 13.7%

$127,500

- 8.9%

$8.5

+ 2.9%

Seneca County

126

+ 0.8%

66

+ 26.9%

62

- 1.6%

$110,450

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If the new year brings the promise of finding a new home this spring, here are a few ideas to update your kitchen to maximize your current home’s value and quicken the sale.

Decide what needs to be done. Is the wall color too bold? Is the backsplash nonexistent?

Would new lighting compliment your kitchen? Is the floor a disgrace? Are your cabinets just plain out of style? Does your island need to be perked up? Has your sink sunk?

The kitchen is the hub of the home. When a prospective buyer enters your home, you can be sure the kitchen will be the first stop, so let’s make a good impression. There are subtle improvements you can make that will give big results and big improvements that will yield you more dollars in the end. The first step is to make a punch list and go for what ever is in your budget.

Painting by far is the quickest and most affordable fix. Neutralize your kitchen walls, try warm shades of taupe and cream. The Pantone color of the year is pinkish-purple, to my ears

that sounds like mauve. Don’t go there. If you just can’t find the right neutral, select a warm white, nothing looks fresher.

If selecting a backsplash was always on your to do list and never got done, find a tile that is simple and neutral and use grout that will blend with the tile. Easy on the eye layout patterns would be a good choice too, like a straight match or slightly offset match. Forget about tile with fruit patterns or dots and triangles.

There are numerous new pendant lights in the market. Select one, two, or three lights to have hanging over the island. If you use one make sure that it is sizeable, larger is better than smaller here.

A new kitchen floor can make a dramatic change. If you have vinyl, think about tile in large neutral squares. Consider a floating floor that can be laid over the existing floor. Some floating floors can mimic wood planks or ceramic tile. They are an easy fix for a nasty floor.

If your kitchen cabinets are outdated, try painting them. Use a soft white, cream or even

dark charcoal gray paint. If painting them is not an option, just change the hardware. Select oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel finish. The main problem here is finding the right size. Open a door and measure between the holes to get the right measurement.

A new kitchen sink and faucet is always a great improvement. If you have a laminate counter, select a drop in sink made of stainless steel or porcelain. Select a faucet that has a

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The Denninger Report

By Gini Denninger Broker/Owner, Goodman Realty

Property Tax Assessments Continued from page 6

town assessors office to ask if their data base is available to citizens, allowing you to search for comparables, or hire an appraiser to do an appraisal of your home. Explain to them what you are doing. Most appraisers understand and will look for comparable’s that will help you with your case. They should explain the comparables and why they were used so that you have a firm understanding of the case and can answer the assessor or board of reviews questions in a knowledgable way. In New York State, appraisers are prohibited from representing you in the hearing, but can supply you with the information needed to bolster your case.

Check the information your assessor has on your home. Is it correct? If not, that could be part of your challenge. Check if the square footage, lot size, number of baths or bedrooms is correct. Are special features attributed to your home that are not there? Did you remove a shed, deck or pool? Is the house in the condition stated on the report? If the assessor claims your house is pristine but in actuality is a fixer upper, that can be challenged.

Take photographs of the property, especially anything that would bring value down. Do be prepared to have the assessor tour your property to verify your claims. Accompany them when they go through and make sure they see the problems, or they will seek out the good points which they might be able to

justify their assessment with, possibly missing the issues with the property that could lead to reduction.

Know that you should be certain beyond a doubt that you are over-accessed since once you start this process, this is an invitation for the assessor to check your property. If you refuse to let them in, for many towns, the policy is to assess at the highest value possible. So if you have done property improvements, make sure you have the permits in place for them or your quest for a reduction could result in the opposite!

When you get your tax bill you have the opportunity for an informal hearing, where you simply call your assessor and either talk on the phone or agree to meet to review the reasons why you believe the assessment is incorrect.

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2 BR, 2 BA Ranch/Immediate Possession Open flr plan features lg LR, Den/Office/Sunrm, deck MBR, All appliances incl, 1st flr lndry. Well insulated bsmt providing an add'l 1243 SF, Private wooded lot, 55+ community, Attached 2-car garage.

Scottsville $129,900

370-9540

Jeffrey & Lisa West

PropertySourceOnline.com/R239432

Lic Real Estate Salespersons

Property Source #R239676

Jeffrey & Lisa West Licensed Real Estate Salespersons

Bloomfield $117,900

Greece $72,000

Well Cared For Vinyl clad Colonial Long time owner.

Eat-in kit overlooks private parklike yard that backs to fields! 3 good sized bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Large master bedroom

721-3577 PropertySourceOnline.com/R233518

Nick Glamack Lic Real Estate Broker

One Owner Home! Super clean, 3/4 bedroom Colonial! Eat-in Kit, Formal Dining, large living rm.

Move in condition!

721-3577 PropertySourceOnline.com/R234623

Nick Glamack Lic Real Estate Broker

Home Buyers

Grant First Time

370-9540 PropertySourceOnline.com/R239676

Jeffrey & Lisa West Lic Real Estate Salespersons

Property Source #R239779 1/26 Open Sunday

from 1-3pm

C: 370-9540 • O: 758-8326 jeffandlisawest.com

1934 West Ridge Road Rochester NY 14626 Property Source #R239527

Property Source #R239779

Seminar

What

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. It is very important to be informed. Learn about...

• Credit • Mortgage Qualifications • Grants • Contract Negotiations • Closings

$2,500 up to $35,000 Grant Funds Available Learn how to receive from $2,500 up to $35,000 in grant funds to purchase your new home. New Construction grants available. geographic and income limits apply.

For Resistration

firsttimegrants.eventbrite.com Leslie Y. Curry (585) 766-9411 NMLS# 407614

When

Thursday January 30, 2014 6:00-7:30pm

Greece $244,900

Gates $109,900

Former Builder's model home! Only 8yrs old.Central foyer connects to Den w/French doors on right or frml DR on left w/crwn molding,Gorgeous Ktchn,Oak flrs thruout.2 story Grt rm w/gas FP, deck, 2nd flr BR's w/ balc,Huge Mstr+more Richard Battisti Lic Real Estate Salesperson

Property Source #R238239 Open Sunday 1/26

738-4955

PropertySourceOnline.com/R239779

from 11am-1pm

Property Source #R238239

Show stopper! Everything is done including remodeled kit & BA, roof, wndws, furn, HW heater & glass block bsmnt wndws.WB FP LR, BONUS rm on main flr. Beautifully decorated, Privacy fencing surrounds patio & yrd.

370-9540

Jeffrey & Lisa West

PropertySourceOnline.com/R239527

Lic Real Estate Salespersons

Property Source # Open Sunday

1/26 from 2-4pm

Property Source #

Keynote speakers

to include Attorney, Banker and Realtor

Michael Santaerillo Attorney & Counselor at Law • www.michaelsantariello.com

Victor $224,900

(585) 424-3769

WHERE

Webster Rec Center 1350 Chiyoda Dr. Webster, NY 14580

Property Source #R238741 Immediate

WOW! Newer roof, wndws,furn & HW heater+ Hrdwds, gumwood trim, front porch,carport & gar+more! Why rent when your mnthly paymt to own this home would be $737? Investors:This will gross $11,940 annually!

Irondequoit $109,900

Refreshments Served! Incentives Available!

Occupancy!

Property Source #R239837 1/26 Open Sunday

from 1-3pm

Property Source #R239837

Farmington $224,900

Stunning Morrell Built Colonial! Popular open floor plan! Professional landscaping & 2-story foyer. Eat-in kit, Trex deck! Great room w/gas FP! 1st flr lndry! Fin bsmt (nt incl in sq ftage). MBR. Home qualifies for USDA loan!

Lori McAlees Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

Property Source #R238741

317-5758

PropertySourceOnline.com/R238239

Open Sunday from 1/26 from 1-3pm Property Source #R238843

Rose Gabriele

JUST LISTED! Exceptional col w/2.5c gar on lg lot!

Victor schools & Loaded w/upgrades!Master BR w/ enormous walk-in closet & luxurious private master BA!Prof landscaping & trex deck!Bsmt w/workout space & workshop!

Lori McAlees Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

Penfield $249,900

756-7418

PropertySourceOnline.com/R238741

Property Source #R239285

Carole Snow Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

Webster $324,900

Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

738-4771

PropertySourceOnline.com/R239285

Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

738-4771

PropertySourceOnline.com/R235675

PropertySourceOnline.com/ Property Source #R236499

Property Source #R235042

Victor $435,000

Ontario $198,999

Updated Kit w/Corian counters! beautiful new spa Mstr BA, hrdwd flrs, 4 season sun rm, in-ground pool.

4th BDRM on 1st flr with BA, fin Bsmt, storage and office area. Private wooded 1 acre lot and much more!

Linda DiCesare

749-7064

PropertySourceOnline.com/R238843

Penfield $264,900

Spectacular home! cul-de-sac, prvt yard, patios, exquisite landscaping. Two story foyer, soaring ceilings in this spacious, cherry kit, 1st flr prvt office/ guest rm, fin bsmt, 3 BDRMS, 4th BDRM/Bonus Rm. Truly impressive.

Linda DiCesare

749-7064

330-6013

PropertySourceOnline.com/R239837

Property Source #R235675

40 Foxe Commons! Mint, move-in ready! 2/3 BR, 2-BA townhome, open flr plan, hardwoods on 1st flr, new carpets, gas FP, oversized deck, professionally landscaped, low HOA fees, see photos @ RochesterNY.com

Spacious 5 BR, 3 full BA home Surrounded by upscale landscaping, patio & backs to trails & woods.Wall of wndws creates a bright interior. 2-story FR w/FP chef's kit,3381 SF,frml DR, libr /den,office, Mstr w/Jac+Many upgrades, $2,000 bonus to selling agent.

1800n SF Ranch! 3 BR, 2 cath foyer,open floor plan. Gas Liv Room & Dining Rm, sliders to sunroom, partially treed backyard, Oak kitchen spacious Master BR/BA with 3 closets. Partially fin bsmt. Whole house generator, exceptional value!

Linda DiCesare Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

738-4771

PropertySourceOnline.com/R235042

Sandra Van Camp Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

507-2811

PropertySourceOnline.com/R236499

Please call the phone number on the ad

Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

Chili $169,900

595 French Rd! Maintfree living! Close to hospitals, schools & retail.

Updated 2BR, 1.5BA townhome, hdwds in kitchen, open floor plan, private patio. Partly-fin lower level, 1-c gar, see photos @RochesterNY. com

3 Tree Top Drive! Super 5 BR, 2600sf completely remodeled home w/over $35,000 in upgrades! Another 1423sf in finished walk-out basement! Great home _ in-law possibilities! Sought after cul-de-sac location!

3 Wonderful size Bedrooms.. With dble closets. Mstr w/2 dbl closets, New laminate flrs & carpet, Powdr rm w/new fixtures! WB FP/FR, All new dble paned wndws w/25yr trans warrenty! T/O roof w/50 yr arch shingle'13.frml LR,DR+MORE

Rose Gabriele Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

Brighton $114,900

Pittsford $169,900

317-5758

PropertySourceOnline.com/

Open Sunday 1/26 from 2-4pm Property Source #

Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

Cindy B-Rosato

PropertySourceOnline.com • Volume 18 Issue 2 • January 22 - February 5, 2014

Property Source #R231954

Property Source #R236315 New Homes!

More details at PropertySourceOnline.com

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Sam Morreale & Danielle Riley Lic Real Estate Salesperson 339-3966 | smorreale@nothnagle.com

Lic Associate Real Estate Broker 339-3965 | driley@nothnagle.com

Sam is a Sales Platinum Award Winner Every Year Since Inception! Ranked # 14 out of 8000 Realtors in the Country for transactions in 2008 (Wall Street Journal) & Top 25 agent at Nothnagle since 1998!

Jay Coddington

Deborah Vinci-Camp Lic Associate R.E. Broker

Jennifer LaRoche Lic R.E. Salesperson

Lic R.E. Salesperson

Lic R.E. Salesperson

339.3920

339.3923

339.3922

339.3926

339.3928

339.3920

Lic Associate R.E. Broker

Lic R.E. Salesperson

Grant Pettrone

Mike Dornberger

Samantha Sharkey

Danielle is One of New York State’s youngest real estate brokers!

Property Source #R238170 1/26 Open Sunday

from 1-3pm

Property Source #R238170

Property Source #R239298 1/26 Open Sunday

from 1-3pm

Property Source #R239298

Brighton $259,900

IT'S ALL HERE! 5BR,3BA colonial /TOTALLY REFURBISHED! Includes:NEW V.siding & T/O roof, brick front, FULL fin bsmnt, REMODELED kit w/granite+SS appl's,2 furnaces,200 amp electr serv, Mstr BA+MORE 292-8500 PC42567

4BR, 1.5BA Colonial In BREATHTAKING CONDITION! 2,013sq ft does not incl newly fin 2nd flr bonus rm! Includes: .35 acre setting, 5yr new T/O roof, NEW HE Furn,remodeled kit w/gran-mosaicPergo,FR +MORE 292-8500 PC55957

Property Source #R234712

Property Source #R239027

Greece $279,900

3BR, 2.5BA CUSTOM BUILT Ranch IMPECCABLE CONDITION! Includes: siding w/brick accent, deck & gazebo, tray ceil'gs MSTR & DR, new Tiger Wood flrs MBR, DR-& 2nd Mstr, fin bsmt, landscaping EXECUTIVE QUALITY + MORE! 292-8500 PC22447

Greece $214,900

339-3966

Greece $129,900

3 BR, 1.5 BA Split Level Home Major Upgrades in Past Few Yrs! Includes:3Yr New HE Furn,T/O Thermo Wndws, Siding, Landscaping, 3Yr New Semi-IG Pool,Deck,Newer Shed, Fin Den/Lndry Rm in LL+MORE! Owner Ready to Sell! 292-8500 PC49537

Greece $124,900

339-3966

339-3966

Price!

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R239336 Property Source #R236609

Greece $115,900

2BR ranch is loaded with.. "Bells & Whistles!" includes:siding, cedar front,fully fncd & dble gated yrd,2 patios, shed,vaulted ceil'g w/skylight, 6yr new roof, furn & HW heater'03, C/A, &FULL fin bsmnt +MORE 292-8500 PC33167

Greece $109,900

4BR, 2BA, Cape Cod Has: fin bsmnt, rear encl patio, shed, ALL kit/ lndry appl's, 2 c att gar w/opener, whirlpool tub in upper BA, several skylights, nice landscaping,+MORE and IT'S RIGHT NEAR THE WATER! 292-8500 PC06307

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R239337 Property Source #R236967 New

Chili $132,900

3/4 BR,1.5BA, Side-Split Has A LOT TO LOOK AT! Includes:T/Oroof'99, HE Furn'96, WB FP FR, hrdwds oak/cer kit, recently remodeled cer BA, 4 c gar w/'03 2 c rear addition,parking pad/patio+MORE,.43 acre lot 292-8500 PC56047

Nothnagle.com/R233980

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R234884 Property Source #R232772

Clean and crisp 4BR, 1.5BA Colonial MOVE-IN ready! Includes: ALL kit appl's, remodeled eat-in kit w/NEW cer flrs, hrdwds, Modern NEWLY remodeled BA's, fresh paint int, 1st flr FR w/ WB FP, crown moldings, MBR +MORE! 292-8500 PC32357

Property Source #R237597

PRE-APPROVED BUYERS ONLY! 4BR,1.5BA colonial is in EXCEPTIONALLY NICE CONDITION, Includes:Florida rm, NEW T/O roof'13, HE Furn'12,320 sqft stor area above 2 c att gar,kit& lndry appl's,FR, gas FP LR,DR+MORE 292-8500 PC56207

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R235997 Property Source #R239336

Webster $154,900

339-3966

Property Source #R239337

Greece $39,900

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R239027

from 1-3pm

One-bedroom Ranch Was a 2 BR but now you have one huge MBR,Includes:siding w/part brk frnt,porch, shed, kit appl's,Hrdwds LR, New carpet in BR, fresh paint, treed lot, 2 util rms,& MOVE-IN CONDITION! 292-8500 PC82687

Nothnagle.com/R235333 Property Source #R233980

3BR, 2.5BA colonial Was a the builder's model and it shows!

Includes:deck, stamped concrete patio w/fire pit, pool, 175 sqft brkfst rm, 1st. flr lndry & den/office,800 sqft/"L" shaped fin bsmt(w/permit) 292-8500 PC53617

Nothnagle.com/R234712 Property Source #R234884

Charlotte $64,900

339-3966

Property Source #R235997 1/26 Open Sunday Property Source #R235997

Vinyl/brick, 3BR colonial Situated on a park like setting! Includes:T/O roof, modern boiler, turnaround drvwy,GIGANTIC shed,encl front porch& upper rear porch,brkfst rm,maint free ext&HOT CHARLOTTE LOCATION! 292-8500 PC68557

Nothnagle.com/R239298

Nothnagle.com/R238170

from 1-3pm

Property Source #R235333

Greece $124,900

339-3966

Property Source #R235333 1/26 Open Sunday

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R237597 Property Source #R236052

Nothnagle.com/R236609 Property Source #R233108

Property Source #R236967

Irondequoit $99,900

3BR, 1.5BA Ranch! AN OUTSTANDING VALUE! Includes: V.Siding, NICE landscaping, dbl wide drvwy, att gar w/opener, deck, shed, fncd yrd, T/O out thermo wndws, hrdwds,fresh paint int, FULL fin bsmnt+MORE! 292-8500 PC80537

Greece $94,900

Ranch Could easily be 3 or 4 BR's! Currently set up for 2.

Includes:siding,1yr roof,1yr dble wide blktop drvway,fncd yrd,IG pool, remodeled kit w/ss appl's, new W/W thruout, w/b FP,c/a, cntrl vac,fin bsmt,Grt SQ Ftage 292-8500 PC18557

339-3966

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R232772 Property Source #R234362

Nothnagle.com/R236967

EXCEPTIONALLY NICE! 3/4 BR colonial w/all components of a 2nd BA in bsmnt that needs partition.Sq ftage does not include poss 4th BR or FR on fin 3rd flr. Includes:siding,natl woodwork,kit w/ Appl's+MORE 292-8500 PC17277

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R234362

3BR, 1.5BA Colonial MOVE-IN CONDITION & ready for IMMED OCC! Includes: lg fully fncd yrd, att gar w/opener, hrdwds, fresh paint int,WB FP w/HEAVY DUTY insert in LR, new cer flr in kit BA/hallway +MORE! 292-8500 PC83067

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R236052 Property Source #R238223

Property Source #R237030

Rochester $78,900

Marion $87,900

Rochester $54,900

3/4 2-family! Ideal for an owner-occupant! Includes:off stparking,2c det gar,sep util,kit appl's,lower unit was owner-ock w/wb FP, remodeled kit,porch,upper unit is 2BR, mnth to mnth tenants w/low rents,& negotiable CofO+MORE 292-8500 PC71367

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R237030

Gaines $84,900

A BIG HOUSE ON A BIG LOT! 3BR, 2BA, pre-Civil War colonial, 2624sf, 2.2 acre lot! Includes:2.5c att gar, parlor, 2yr new pellet stove LR, tray ceil'g in DR,GIGANTIC kit,View of the Canal! AVAIL IMMEDIATELY! 292-8500 PC95117

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R233108 Property Source #R234450

Rochester $36,900

SOLID, 2 BR, 1.5 BA bungalow Bigger than it looks w/many upgrades. Includes: fully fncd yrd,siding, open frt porch, shed,new wndws'07,full insul'07,new chimney crwn 07,energy audit 07, part fin basement,+MORE! 292-8500 PC27937

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R238223

Rochester $26,900

3 BR Cape! UNIQUE& INTERESTING FEATURES including:9'ceil'gs, E-I kit, sunken FR, deck & fnced yrd, lg BR's+more! Currently rented at below market rates for $600/mth to mth, to long term tenant 2928500 PC17817

339-3966

Nothnagle.com/R234450

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