On March 12, 2021, the Governor signed new legislation requiring employers to provide paid leave “for a sufficient period of time, not to exceed four hours per vaccine injection” for employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees are entitled to be paid at their regular rate of pay, and the leave cannot be charged against any other leave such employee is otherwise entitled to, although this provision may be modified under a collective bargaining agreement.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extends the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, coronavirus-related unemployment and created new COBRA premium assistance. Read more: https://www.mccmlaw.com/news-and-articles/articles/the-american-rescue-p...

Edge Advertising Group had the opportunity to coordinate a nonprofit mask donation effort. Henderson Ford, in partnership with the Ford Fund, distributed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) masks to eleven nonprofit organizations. Over 24,000 masks were donated. The recipient local nonprofit organizations included: CDS Monarch, The Charles Finney, Drug Free Irondequoit: Together, Heritage Christian Services (Webster Stables), Hillside Family, Hope Ministry, Lifetime Assistance, Webster Chamber of Commerce, West Webster Volunteer Fire Department, Foodlink, and the American Legion. Watch here: https://13wham.com/features/bright-spot/bright-spot-helping-out-03-05-2021

This Real Estate Market for Home Sellers Is On Fire!! If you have a home to sell... NOW is the Time to List and Sell!! There are so many Buyers looking to purchase a home, not just in Fairport/Perinton, but in the Western New York area! Inventory is at record lows and with the flood of government money pumping into the economy, prices are just fantastic for Sellers. On the other hand, it is very frustrating for Buyers as these homes are getting multiple, multiple offers with escalation clauses and cash to make up the difference in the Appraisal and the purchase price. Buyers are willing to be very patient with the seller and the seller demands. Currently in Monroe County there are only 357 single family homes for sale.....and only 73 in the City of Rochester. In Fairport/Perinton as of 4/6/2021 there are 9 existing homes for sale.

What’s causing the demand? 1. COVID: People moving out of the City, specifically New York City and Jersey and California. 2. Large number of Millennials buying and Baby Boomers downsizing. 3. The Lack of houses under the $350,000 value. 4. The risk of inflation. Real Estate is the best investment during inflation.

Social Media is teaming with talk of Real Estate. Realtors are sending letters to homes stating they have a buyer for the Seller's home. A draw back for Sellers, if they even give an indication they are selling, is that someone knows someone who wants to buy the Seller's home. The Seller is doing themselves a great disservice if they sell their home that way!... WHY?.... Because you just marketed it to ONE person!! THE demand and frenzy around a home listed in the Multi- Listing System with a Realtor, creates multiple offers over asking price for the Seller. Personally, as a Realtor, I’ve sold my clients' homes at $40,000 to $75,000 over asking price with multiple offers, in many cases!! Don’t Leave Money On The Table!! List your home with a Realtor; it is the greatest investment in your wealth!! Remember, things go up and things go down, but they can’t make more land!