Forbes Capretto Homes is proud to announce the grand opening of the “Saxton” at 6 Muirfield Lane, Lancaster in the Country Club Estates community.   At 2,468 square feet, the “Saxton” is a spacious 4-bedroom home with an open floor plan combining separate areas for everyday living and for entertaining.   You’ll be welcomed home via a dramatic two-story covered porch opening to the foyer with its gleaming hardwood floors.   To one side is the formal dining-room and to the other, the den/home office.   Continuing through the home, you reach the well-appointed kitchen and bayed dinette area.   The kitchen enjoys a generous run of counters, large center island snack bar, Maytag appliances and a walk-in pantry leading to the separate laundry room.   Sliding glass doors open to the country-sized back yard and pond.     Offset to the rear of the home, is a light and airy great room with slanted ceiling and second floor overlook.   A...

According to a new national survey, American voters strongly value homeownership. American's are making it clear that owning a home remains the cornerstone of the American Dream and would oppose efforts to weaken or eliminate the mortgage interest deduction or diminish a federal role to help qualifi ed buyers obtain affordable 30-year mortgages. The survey done on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders, polled 1,500 potential voters. The poll showed that three out of four voters - both owners and renters - believe the government should provide tax incentives to promote homeownership. As well as helping home buyers secure an affordable 30-year fi xed mortgage. 73 percent of voters, across party lines, oppose eliminating the mortgage interest deduction. More than two thirds of them say they would be less likely to vote for a congressional candidate who proposed to abolish the deduction. Politicians take heed! The American people are speaking up and looking to it's le...

I can not stress enough the advantages today’s market has for those looking to invest in real estate. Mortgage rates continue to hover at record lows, property prices are unbeatable and the market is slowly making a come back. Real Estate sales were up in December, 1.8 percent from last year! And with spring not far off, you can be sure that number will continue to rise. This is the best opportunity for you to reach out a grab your American dream. Invest in your future, invest in real estate and start building wealth. Start with the website the professionals use for ALL their real estate needs, 2FindYourHome – the only Broker owned website that delivers 100 percent of the information needed for today’s consumer. Then contact one of the 2700 professional REALTORS® to make your dreams a reality. To that point, the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors® (BNAR) which serves as the trade organization that allows real estate licensees to be recognized as a Realtor and provides Code of Ethi...

Forbes Capretto Homes is excited to announce our newest community – Hidden Pines, Lancaster.   Hidden Pines is a Forbes Capretto-exclusive community of custom-built homes set in a meadow-like environment.   Mature pines border the community, providing privacy as well as natural beauty.   Availability is limited to 14 large lots - lake views are available - with buyers able to choose from a selection of Ranch and Two-Story home designs, all of which can be customized to meet the homeowner’s requirements.   Prices start from the $270s, including lot. Our three-bedroom “Avery III” model is recommended for buyers seeking single-story living at Hidden Pines or, for more space chose the feature-packed “Crestwood”.   At just under 3,000 square feet this four-bedroom home is built around an open-plan kitchen/dinette featuring a large center island, walk-in pantry and ample prep space.   A sunroom is included as standard and the Great ...

I want to wish all of you a very healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. As I begin to look back on the housing market for 2011, we fi nished the year stronger than anticipated. Yes, we fell short of the number of homes that were sold when compared to 2010 but that was expected. In 2010 we had government tax incentives which skewed the market and forced twelve months of home sales into the first six months of the year. As the economy continued its slide in 2011 home sales dropped slightly when compared with the second half of 2010 but fi nished as strong in November and December. So, what’s the forecast for 2012? Overall, we will see between 2.5 and 3 percent growth in the US economy which bodes well for us in Western New York. Our housing market will continue to grow at a good pace and stay ahead of that curve. Remember, we never experienced the fast growth or the faster decline like the homeowners experienced in Nevada, Arizona or California. Housing in our market is still appreciat...

Forbes Capretto Homes is pleased to announce that we are now taking reservations for Spring 2012 starts at Brompton Heights, Hamburg.  Brompton Heights is situated just off McKinley Parkway at Mosey Lane.  The community will comprise three- and four-bedroom homes – all of which can be customized to meet the homeowner’s specific requirements and wishes.  Prices will start in the $240s, including lot.  Available home designs include the popular “Saxton”, featuring an open floor-plan comprising large kitchen/dinette with center island and hardwood floors; formal dining-room; private home-office; owner’s suite with private spa bath and two-car garage.  Options include a first-floor sun room with cathedral ceiling and covered front porch. Located in the Orchard Park School District, Brompton Heights offers residents access to one of the leading school districts in the area coupled with the convenience of many local amenities, including the shopping, dining and entert...