In today’s real estate market, the quality of your product matters—and we’ve been raising the bar. At Buffalo Brick & Mortar, our recent flips have been turning heads and breaking price expectations. We’re proud to say that buyers are lining up and often offering over asking. But with those high offers comes a very real challenge: appraisals.
The Appraisal Gap Dilemma, Here’s the issue—conventional financing depends on a home appraising at or above the offer price. But our homes are so clean, so turnkey, so desirable, that buyers often offer more than the appraised value. That’s what’s known as an appraisal gap. When the bank won’t lend on that full amount, buyers either need to bring cash to cover the difference or renegotiate. If they can’t do either, deals can fall through—or we, as sellers, are forced to drop the price. This is not a sign of overpricing. It’s a sign of value that hasn’t caught up yet.
What we’re doing is setting new standards for neighborhoods. If a street hasn’t had a house sold in top condition in years, then there’s no true comparison. When we flip a property, we’re not just fixing it—we’re upgrading it to a level that often hasn’t existed nearby in recent history. This means our houses become the new benchmark for value in that zip code. And yes—we know what you’re thinking…
“Great, now property values are going up… that means higher taxes!”
The idea that higher property values automatically equal unaffordable taxes is a myth. While assessments might rise over time, they don’t always jump just because your neighbor sold high. Many areas have caps or assessment rules that prevent drastic tax increases.
But here’s the important part—rising values are GOOD if you’re a homeowner. Why?
Because if or when you decide to sell your house, the value is higher. Period.
Thanks to comps like ours, your home is now worth more. And if you’ve kept your property up, you benefit from the market momentum that we’ve created.
We’re Not Just Renovating Houses — We’re Rebuilding Confidence in Entire Neighborhoods
At Buffalo Brick & Mortar, we’re not in the business of squeezing profit out of desperate sellers or pushing inflated prices just to make a buck. We’re professionals with a plan — a team that invests in properties, neighborhoods, and the people around us.
We take on the risk. We front the cash. We manage the crews. And we hold ourselves to a higher standard so the finished product speaks for itself.
So when our homes set new pricing records, it’s not about greed — it’s about quality. It’s about showing what a property can be when done right. It’s about raising the bar in areas that deserve investment and pride of ownership.
We’re not just closing deals. We’re opening your eyes. And if that means the next house on the block sells for more — good. That means we’re doing something right.
When you choose Buffalo Brick and Mortar you are choosing someone who is willing to go the extra mile to help you navigate the real estate industry.