Why use Mainstream Funding?
Spring is all about fresh starts and that includes your home financing. Whether you're buying, refinancing, or investing, our team helps you explore options that fit your goals with clarity and confidence Let’s plant the seeds for your next move
Mortgage Hack
Already pre-approved? The next smart move is staying proactive, monitor new listings daily, respond quickly to updates from your lender, and be ready with your offer when the right home hits the market. Momentum matters this season.
Mortgage Broker Lingo:
Closing costs are the standard fees and expenses required to complete a mortgage transaction These can include lender fees, title-related fees, appraisal costs, and prepaid items such as taxes and insurance. Every transaction is different, and costs vary based on the loan program, property, and third-party services involved. We provide clear disclosures upfront so you understand your estimated expenses before closing.
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Find Your Four-Leaf Clover Team
Partner with a strong lender and an experienced agent. Coordination between professionals makes the process smoother and stronger.
Review Offers Beyond The Gold
The highest price isn’t always the strongest offer. Look at financing strength, contingencies, and closing terms.
Don’t Chase The Lowest Rate Blindly
Rate matters, but so do fees, structure, and long-term goals. Look at the full picture before making decisions.
Think Long Term, Not Emotional
Buy a home based on stability and strategy, not just excitement over finishes or trends.
Stage So Buyers Feel “Lucky” Walking In Clean, bright, and decluttered spaces help buyers see value instantly like finding a hidden treasure.
Prep for Inspection Magic
Expect requests, but approach them strategically. Sometimes a small credit feels like a lucky win for both sides.
JIM
FOUNDER/BROKER/OWNER metrorobertsrealty@gmail.com (716) 480-3049
(716) 844-8591
DONNA ROBERTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, LANCASTER lancaster@metroroberts.com (716) 668-2500
ryan@metroroberts.com (585) 755-2890
ERIKA FRENCH CORPORATE TRAINER erikafrench315@gmail.com (716) 870-6300 MARY KOSMIDER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, WILLIAMSVILLE\LOCKPORT williamsville@metroroberts.com lockport@metroroberts.com
(716) 560-8758
Williamsville (716) 559-9972 Lockport (716) 727-5680 SAM SZAFRANSKI CONTENT SPECIALIST
sam@metroroberts.com
(716) 692-9464
MAINSTREAM FUNDING NETWORK, INC. was founded in Williamsville, NY February of 1991 to provide an alternative to the often insensitive and bureaucratic institutional options that have characterized the mortgage lending industry for decades.
FROM THE OUTSET, WE HAVE PROVIDED a remarkably streamlined and personalized application-to-closing experience for thousands of clients. Over the years as we have grown in size, our veteran administrators and staff continue to function in concert with our original philosophy. Our commitment to making each client feel like our only client continues to earn us respect for our competence, praise for our attention to detail and repeated referrals from satisfied homeowners.
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Jim Roberts Katie Medina Candy Juzysta
Jeffrey Jess Anthony Rijos
Derek Greiner
Michael Kearns
BUFFALO HOME SHOW
MAR 2026
10:00am-8:00pm Buffalo Convention Center
MAR 2026
MAR 2026 6-7 10 7 10
MAR 2026
BUFFALO SABRES VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS 5:30pm KeyBank Center
USS THE SULLIVAN ST PATRICKS DAY CELEBRATION 5:00pm-8:00pm Buffalo Naval Park
TRIVIA WITH MATT WESTERLING 7:00pm Gene McCarthy’s
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Western New York Roberts Realty Advantage.
We Handle Your Real Estate, Appraisal and Auction Needs.
We handle both online and in person auctions throughout the Western New York Region
We have the technology and marketing footprint to showcase your property in it’s best light.
NEVER MISS AN AUCTION
Stay up to date on our auction schedule and news, or bid from anywhere. Download our app to your smartphone today. Works for both Apple and Android.
FOR OVER 30 YEARS JAMES ROBERTS has been a fixture in the Western New York real estate market. Mr. Roberts bought his first house when he was 19 years old and never looked back. He owns and operates one of the top real estate companies in Western New York.
Mr. Roberts is a member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) along with being a NYS Certified Appraiser and NYS Real Estate Broker. Mr. Roberts has his CREA designation from Certified Real Estate Auction School. Mr. Roberts also holds many real estate certifications and a bachelor’s degree in education and business.
WNY Metro Roberts Realty and its affiliated companies have been in business for over 30 years. We are a full-service brokerage that places our clients’ needs before our own. We have over 360 real estate agents and 5 appraisers. Our group is also home to the largest property preservation company in the area. Our appraisal company has completed valuations for over 3 decades.
SOUTH BUFFALO OFFICE
861 Abbott Road Buffalo, NY 14220
716-828-0005
DERBY OFFICE
6853 Erie Road Derby, NY 14047
716-947-5555
HAMBURG OFFICE
302 Buffalo Street Hamburg, NY 14075
716-646-6400
LANCASTER OFFICE
4721 Transit Road, Suite 18 Depew, NY 14043
716-668-2500
ORCHARD PARK OFFICE
4124 North Buffalo Street Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-662-0449
TONAWANDA OFFICE 2211 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, NY 14223
716-875-2211
WEST SENECA OFFICE 960 Center Road West Seneca, NY 14224
716-891-1710
WILLIAMSVILLE OFFICE 5687 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14
716-559-9972
WARSAW OFFICE
4694 Broadway Road Depew, NY 14043
585-968-4450
LOCKPORT OFFICE 21 Main Street Lockport, New York 14094
716-727-5680
ELMWOOD OFFICE 1020 Elmwood Ave Ste 101 Buffalo, NY 14222
716-692-9464
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