The National Association of Realtors is kicking off the home buying season as Realtors® will host thousands of open houses in neighborhoods across the country this weekend during Realtor® Nationwide Open House Weekend. On April 28th and 29th, Realtors® in the Western New York area invite buyers to visit some of the many open homes throughout the area where they can learn more about home ownership. In Western New York, there will be more than 750 open houses this weekend. This nationwide event not only brings buyers and sellers together, but also it provides an opportunity for Realtors® to connect with consumers in their community about the housing issues that matter most to them. Realtors® will be on hand to answer any questions consumers have about the buying process and local market conditions. As the country continues to feel the effects of the recession and unemployment rates, many have pointed to housing as a key economic driver. It is estimated that for every two homes sold, one