In Episode 3 of Lock In Buffalo, Michael Nanula and co-host Anthony Nanula, Loan Officer at CrossCountry Mortgage Buffalo, sit down with Gregory Straus, Licensed Real Estate Broker with 716 Realty Group WNY, for a deep local conversation on the Buffalo and Western New York real estate market.

Greg brings years of experience, local market knowledge, and a strong track record in WNY real estate, with recognition from Buffalo Business First, Premium Mortgage’s Top 100 in WNY, and other local real estate and business publications.

In this episode, we talk about what buyers, sellers, first-time homebuyers, move-up buyers, and local homeowners need to understand about today’s real estate market in Buffalo and Western New York. From getting pre-qualified for a mortgage, understanding the home buying process, preparing to make a competitive offer, and navigating a tight inventory market, this conversation is built to help people make smarter real estate decisions.

Whether you’re thinking about buying your first home in Buffalo, selling your current home, moving up into your next property, investing in Western New York real estate, or just trying to better understand the local housing market, this episode gives you practical insight from people working in the market every day.

In this episode, we cover:

* The current Buffalo and Western New York real estate market
* What first-time homebuyers should know before starting the process
* Why getting pre-qualified early can make or break your home search
* How mortgage financing impacts your ability to compete
* What move-up buyers should be thinking about before listing or buying
* The importance of working with a strong local real estate team
* How buyers can better prepare in a competitive market
* What sellers need to know about pricing, demand, and strategy
* Why education matters before making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life
* What makes Buffalo, NY such a unique real estate market

Guest: Gregory Straus, Licensed Real Estate Broker, 716 Realty Group WNY
Host: Michael Nanula
Co-Host: Anthony Nanula, Loan Officer, CrossCountry Mortgage Buffalo
Powered by: CrossCountry Mortgage Buffalo
Show: Lock In Buffalo
Location: Buffalo, New York / Western New York

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If you’re looking to buy a home, sell a home, get pre-qualified, learn about mortgage options, understand the home buying process, or stay educated on the Buffalo real estate market, this episode is for you.

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