Julia and her team were wonderful! We toured many homes, made many offers, and even had to back out…read moreof a contingent offer before finding our home and Julia made it all seem easy. She guided us through the full process as first time home buyers, referred us to fantastic partners (inspector, mortgage broker, etc), helped us navigate using a VA loan in a competitive market, provided encouragement when our offers didn't get accepted, advocated for our best interests, provided great feedback on home repair/reno considerations, and so much more. I really appreciated how her team worked together to accommodate our schedules, and we loved working with her partners Debbie and Brett when she wasn't available personally. We couldn't be happier with our home and are so grateful to Julia and team!

OH.MY.GOODNESS!!! There is nobody like Kelly! My situation was a bit crazy because I was 2 hours…read moreaway and needed an accessible home during the craziest real estate market of my lifetime! Kelly not only previewed a bazillion homes for me but she was compassionate, funny, diligent about my budget and better still... when I finally was able to secure a home, she helped me offer a reasonable price, did the walk through for me and recommended great contractors for my renovations. It was as if I have known her forever. Call her because she will be on your team from the first moment of contact!

I came to the Armory today for a pop up event with local crafts and handmade items. It was a pretty…read moregood space and a nice event. The only other stores I've ever been to at the Armory are the Alex and Ani jewelry store and I've been to TRATA a few times. Excellent brunch.

I've been to this area it has a lot of stores here like West Elm, Fleet Feet, Village Bakery,…read moreTrata, Alex and Ani and Shop Peppermint. I've been in the space that they use for events, for shopping, BecomingBoss and Yoga. They have a lot of parking that is shared it seems certain times of the day you may not get any parking. The Armory is a great space to visit for a little shopping or some lunch or dinner. Enjoy

Absolutely not!! Not only was my realtor awful I'm in a house that knowingly needed repairs!! There…read morewas no " as is" clause in the listing but yet she put it in tiny letter on the contract afterwards rushing me to sign !! She said sellers would not allow inspection, wouldn't not allow my daughter to see the layout SHE never fought for us being the buyers rep... so my furnace just went, the hot water tank needs immediate fixing, dish washer don't work yet she said it worked when we went through " no" you turn it on heard the motor and turned it off! I tried to run it and water all over the floor. Garbage disposal broke!! Seller made out and so did my realtor and Howard Hanna , DONT recommend unless want to end of like me thousands of dollars in dept 3 weeks into closing!

I recently purchased a "newly renovated" home from James Robert Blaine, who is a Howard Hanna…read moreagent. He sold me a home that he both owned and was the listing agent for. The fast moving market in Rochester does not allow for buyers to get a pre-purchase inspection if they want to be competitive. He is clearly taking advantage of homebuyers given this environment. I obtained an inspection after the close and it revealed serious issues caused by Mr. Blaine's renovations. These fixes will require close to 7% of the purchase price to correct. These are not discretionary or cosmetic fixes. They are foundational to the functions of the home (ie: plumbing, structural walls, and electric) I approached Mr Blaine. He took no responsibility and instead told me to contact his attorney. Given that he was both the owner and the listing agent, I would recommend avoiding working with him at all costs, on either side of a transaction. I would rate this agent and the organization with negative stars if possible.

We worked with Taylor Presley to buy our first home in 2020, and again to sell and buy in 2025…read more She deeply understands the strategy of the current market, which helped us get multiple offers and ultimately an amazing sale price for our home. In the buying process, she is patient, honest, responsive, and always acted in our best interest. It can be a defeating process to buy in a sellers market, but she was very motivating and helped us feel like we always had a plan and were on the right track. Ultimately she helped us score what we hope is our forever home!

I am so thankful that we have been able to work with Alex Cope! She took us on as we were first…read moretime home buyers in 2015 and found us a gem and scored us an amazing deal, and now in 2024 she was amazing with helping us sell our house so we could move on to our next home chapter! Buying and selling a house is a very emotional experience, but she was there every step to make sure we were taken care of and making the right decisions! I can't recommend her enough!!

This review is for Buckingham Commons only. 1) Do not let…read morethe rooftop view fool you. 2) The main elevator will be down ~ once per month. 3) The landlord has outsourced everything from water to security deposits. (My security deposit, after ~ ten years, gained $.42 usd. Yeah, forty-two cents. My water usage was ~ $5.00 usd per month, and the bill averaged $25.00 usd per month. Fees, fees, fees.) They will soon find a way to charge you for the air you breathe in their building(s). 4) You will hear every ambulance siren, fire-truck siren, and police siren in Rochester. 24/7. You will hear every drag race and muffler-less car and motorcycle. 24/7. 5) The actual lofts are nice, but no washer/dryer. 6) Snow plowing is iffy. The plow leaves a trail of snow behind your cars. Helpful to have all-wheel drive. 7) No EV charging available. Please carefully consider if you really want to move there.

Day 12 of a resident's dog having an accident in the hallways and the management refusing to deal…read morewith it.

Working with Nick Castronova was absolutely a joy. He was monumentally helpful, constantly…read moreavailable and answered all the questions i had quickly and simply. He even helped by giving answers i to questions i didn't know i needed to ask yet! We were able to close exactly on schedule, and i was never unsure about what next to do or how things were going. I really appreciated the constant communication and updates, and Nick always made sure i knew what i had to do to keep things on track. He was also very clear and helpful in regards to costs and interest rates, there was never a time where i was confused about unexpected prices or how much things would cost. I would VERY HIGHLY recommend him!

I cannot say enough good about Maureen Davis & Henny O'Connor and Oxford Capital! Their willingness…read moreto go above and beyond, their genuine kindness, their generosity, their KNOWLEDGE, their continual encouragement and overall support throughout the entire process of buying our first home was second to NONE!! We were working with an EXTREMELY DIFFICULT seller. We had been renting the property for the prior 3 1/2 years and the communicated intent was always for us to purchase when she was ready to sell. Well the seller continuously put up RIDICULOUS roadblocns and was dangling the purchase in front of us the entore time. Always threatening that if we disnt do what she asked, the deal would die. One of the issues was 4 missing items that she had left on the property for us to use which either never worked or broke over the course of time and we had replaced them at our cost. The seller was demanding a stupid amount of $ to "recoup her loss" or else she would not agree to close. Mind you this happened the day BEFORE we were supposed originally close! Both Henny AND Maureen each gave us one of the items as replacements, from their PERSONAL PROPERTY! That's a caring human being! One item was a push lawn mower and the other was an electric dryer! Not cheap items to sacrifice! But they did it....and graciously! We have been blown away by their kindness and generosity. Beyond that Maureen kept in constant contact with us and helped us get to and through our closing finally, just yesterday. The seller held it up for over 4 months! If you are looking for the BEST TEAM to have on your side.. they are IT! On behalf of my entire family, THANK YOU Maureen & Henny! You helped make our dream come true!

I was tenant at one time and the communication was horrible. Once I moved out, they could not even…read morecut a check for $60 minus the rent , even though I left the apartment in excellent condition in a bad neighborhood. And I called them 5 times and no one called back. Talk about cheap and rude.

I love my apartment and the company roc was respectful and kind he helped me move in an made sure…read morehe found a area an friendly neighborhood environment for my child I recommend this agency

Gary was outstanding to work with. He completed a very thorough inspection and, just as…read moreimportantly, took the time to walk my wife and me through everything in a calm, clear, and thoughtful way. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions and stress, and Gary was incredibly patient and generous with his knowledge. He didn't just point out issues. He explained what actually mattered, what was typical for a home of this age, and what should be prioritized versus what could wait. That perspective gave us real confidence in our decisions and helped us avoid unnecessary worry. We truly appreciated his professionalism, experience, and willingness to educate us throughout the process. I would absolutely recommend Gary to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy home inspector. -- Colin & Catherine Baker

I highly recommend working with Gary. He is very knowledgeable, meticulous in his inspection work,…read morewhile being patient and happy to answer questions from the home owner. He then provides a detailed report. He provides an invaluable education about the house to the home buyer, which is especially helpful for 1st time buyers.

Full of sh*t. They approved me for an apartment and told me I can move in June 2024 & now all of a…read moresudden they lying saying I didn't contact them which I did and sent them the paperwork they needed however they didn't want to give me the place because I was unimpressed with their property and their management. Twenty dollars for the application and no communication. I don't think I want to rent from someone like that so I'll continue to keep looking and I don't want nothing to do with them. However I would like twenty dollars back and they kiss it where the sun don't shine. Beware they are liars and thieves. Not professional at all.

too many stories to tell. if you prefer just paying ya rent and being left alone indefinitely, this…read moreis the place for you.

Someone around here has psycho-kinetic powers because they knew the instant I created this listing!…read moreIt's awesome that I added this listing to Yelp about a week ago, and within 2 days of doing so, someone had reviewed it. Way to get in there before me! I'm impressed and I tip my proverbial hat, although I don't wear a hat. Anyway. But it's a glorious old building in the heart of Rochester, with some decent food options inside. It has its own security and doorman and such, and a lovely floral plant-filled area inside, sort of like a courtyard in the middle of a towerblock. The popular hipster Yelpy place inside is Sapori, which doesn't impress me, but it's hella cool to have such a trendy sandwich shop inside such a lovely old NY State building. I say that because the feel of the place could only be NY State, or perhaps somewhere like Cleveland. It's extremely North East. The building is like what Manhattan buildings would have been like in the 50s. I love it. Like Icona Pop, I love it. Now I'm at the peak of my powers, I'll quit this review.

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Rochester. It also has a hidden gem - one of the…read moremost expansive and impressive atriums around. From inside and out, there's absolutely nothing that isn't short of spectacular! The first floor has retail which includes a tailor, an optometrist, and much more. It also has quite a few sculptures and art pieces. Entrances off of State Street and Main Street lead to the atrium. The atrium itself has another hidden gem in the form of Sapporo's cafe, which will be covered in a later review. Ferns and hostas proliferate throughout this multi-story extravaganza. You really feel like you're in a whimsical garden while walking through the space. Being that it's mostly professionals in the building it's nice and quiet. A perfect spot to read a book or simply have a seat and relax. No matter the weather, you'll leave this space feeling brand new. It's truly remarkable.