🪗What the Accordion Can Teach You About the Buffalo Housing Market

🎶 A Musical Reminder for Real Estate Buyers

June is National Accordion Month, and while most people don’t associate this quirky instrument with buying a house… at Roncroft, we’re always tuned in to creative insights.

What do the accordion and the housing market have in common?

They expand and contract, and yet they don’t break.

If you’ve been scrolling through YouTube or TikTok, you’ve probably seen a few scary headlines:

“Market Crash Incoming!” 

“Don’t Buy Right Now!” 

“Home Prices Are About to Collapse!”

"If you’ve been scrolling through YouTube or TikTok, you’ve probably seen a few scary headlines:"

The truth? Those national “doomer” takes are mostly hype, and often completely disconnected from the local data.

Here in Buffalo, NY, the market is resilient:

• After the 2008 housing crash, Buffalo home values dropped only 2.7%

• During the 2020 pandemic, local prices rose significantly, fueled by demand, not collapse

• Today, homes in Buffalo are still selling quickly, with many receiving multiple offers

"After the 2008 housing crash, Buffalo home values dropped only 2.7%"

Just like a well-played accordion, the market may shift, but it doesn’t fall apart.

✅ Your First Step? Get Pre-Approved

If you’re looking to buy in today’s market, you need more than hope,  you need a solid pre-approval from a responsive lender who understands:

• Down payment assistance programs

• Your credit and budget

• How to help you close on time (or even early)

At Roncroft, we’ve partnered with trusted, local lenders who specialize in helping buyers just like you, including first-time homebuyers and multi-generational families.

🎯 Why Pre-Approval Matters

A great pre-approval can:

• Help you compete in a seller’s market

• Reveal hidden assistance programs

• Give you confidence when touring homes

• Set you up for faster closings with fewer surprises

And just like a skilled accordion player, a great lender knows how to hit the right notes, even in a challenging market.

📘 Strategy by Roncroft Realty, Inspired by the Accordion 🪗

At Roncroft, we take pride in data-driven advice, hyper-local expertise, and working with professionals who are enthusiastic about helping home buyers in Western New York.

If you’re thinking about buying this summer, let us help you:

🎯 Understand the market 

📄 Get pre-approved 

🏡 Find the right home, and win it with the right strategy

📲 Ready to Start?

Contact us directly or check out our preferred lender list. We’ll help you take the next step, with confidence.

👉 Call or Text (716) 218-0015 

📘 Strategy by Roncroft Realty ✨ #SOLDwithRoncroft