November 1, 2018 (Clarence, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY, one of the area’s largest, privately-owned, custom homebuilders announces its expansion into the Northwoods community of Clarence, a burgeoning single-family development located just east of Roll and Shimerville Roads near Transit. The announcement was made by Essex Homes company president, Philip J. Nanula.   “ Our newest venture into the Northwoods subdivision of Clarence will expand our offerings to potential customers looking to build in the Northtowns of Western New York. Following our recent successes with Essex Greens at Waterford, a 108-lot, luxury patio home community adjacent to Northwoods, as well as our recent closeout of popular Shadow Woods in Clarence Center and our recent expansion into nearby Spaulding Green, moving into this community was simply a natural extension of our expertise ,” says Nanula.   Essex is celebrating its groundbreaking in Northwoods with the introduction of 12 sizable lots,...

Former Sabres Defenceman and Commentator Joins MJ Peterson Real Estate AMHERST, NY - MJ Peterson launches their brand awareness and community outreach campaign to emphasize their long-standing commitment to Western New York’s housing market. MJ Peterson Real Estate has signed Mike Robitaille, former Buffalo Sabres Defenceman and Commentator, as the new Vice President of Public Relations. “Mike Robitaille has been a fantastic part of the community since he joined the Sabres in the 70s,” Victor L. Peterson III remarks. “He is a great addition to our team, and will continue our outreach into the community.” The new advertisements will include a multi-channel campaign to promote their diversified real estate divisions, and educate the public on how MJ Peterson is the largest full-service real estate company in WNY. The campaign will premier on daily radio spots, as well as WGRZ Channel 2 and FOX 29 in partnership with WECK Radio. The company is pleased to reveal their ne...

July 10, 2018 (Clarence, NY) – Forbes Capretto Homes and Essex Homes of WNY, two of the largest, privately-owned, custom homebuilders in Western New York, are partnering together to develop land and future neighborhood communities across the greater WNY region. The first of their joint ventures will encompass 21 cul-de-sac lots that comprise the next phase of development within Spaulding Green, the largest community in the Northtowns of Erie County located in Clarence Center, NY. “We look forward to combining our knowledge of the home building industry and putting our combined years of experience to work in the WNY marketplace, as we look for opportunities to expand and develop new land that will both benefit prospective homeowners and create new neighborhoods and communities across the Erie and Niagara regions. We chose Spaulding Green as our initial venture in response to customer demand and because it complements the many desirable locations and features of the existing communiti...

Teaming up to “Raise the Roof” For Cancer AMHERST, NY - MJ Peterson / Tucker Homes has teamed up with Roswell Park Cancer Institue to “Raise the Roof” against cancer. The Raising the Roof campaign engages WNY Builders and Vendors  to build a home in which a percentage of the proceeds from the sale benefits cutting-edge research at  Roswell Park. "As the country's first cancer treatment center, Roswell has had an impact on all of our lives," reflects  Chris Tucker, Partner of MJ Peterson / Tucker Homes. "Together, we can help to ensure that their research  continues to be funded to establish a better tomorrow." Chris Tucker Coinciding with the Raising the Roof campaign is the 2018 Horizon Tour of Home, where MJ Peterson  Tucker Homes will be participating on July 19-22 and July 26-29. Members of the community will be  able to come and view the home, known as “The Wothington II”, along with many others. The  Worthington II is l...

Company president attributes success to diverse offerings in local market   AMHERST, NY – MJ Peterson celebrated its 88th year in business during their 34th Annual Awards Ceremony, held at the Park Country Club. Victor L. Peterson III, President and CEO of MJ Peterson, opened the ceremony’s speeches with the State of the Company address. Mr. Peterson congratulated the company on being the largest independently owned and operated, full-service real estate company serving all of WNY’s real estate needs. MJ Peterson is committed to their diversified business model, which lends itself to their stableand expanding businesses. “MJ Peterson is local and we are committed to Western New York,” Mr. Peterson remarked. “Our diversified business model continues to be one of our greatest assets, evident in our continued growth.” The company also welcomed 31 sales associates during 2017, with another 13 new and experienced agents in February 2018! Several sales associates and employees were ...

Local real estate company hires new employees in marketplace. AMHERST, NY – MJ Peterson Corporation has recently hired new employees. Courtney McDermott Courtney McDermott joined MJ Peterson as the Marketing Assistant/Graphic Designer in February. Are resident of North Buffalo, McDermott graduated from SUNY Buffalo State with a Bachelor’s degree inPublic Communications. Prior to working at MJ Peterson, McDermott interned at Millennium Collaborative Care and worked as an Assistant Manager at Catalyst Fitness.   Lauren Torrisi Lauren Torrisi joined MJ Peterson as the Accounts Payable Specialist in March. Torrisi is a resident of Kenmore and graduated from Erie Community College with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration. Torrisi previously worked full-time as a Quality Assurance Analyst at FirstSource Advantage. Nicole Andrews Nicole Andrews joined MJ Peterson as the IT Technician in April. Currently residing in North Tonawanda, Andrews graduated from ...

  February 6, 2018 (Buffalo, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY announces the opening of 64 Tranquility Trail in Cross Creek Estates, a single-family home community in Lancaster off Pleasant View Drive near Harris Hill Road. This home showcases the builder’s “Fenway” II home design and features 2269 SF, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It is available for $369,900 and is open for viewing Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. “The “Fenway II” provides a significant amount of active living space for homebuyers with growing families or those simply looking to downsize while remaining budget-friendly. This functional floor plan makes use of virtually every available space in the home and remains one of our most popular home plan designs,” says Scott Henderson, Regional Sales Manager.   Upon entering the home, a welcoming foyer presents the builder’s elegant signature trim surrounding the doorway and opens to a formal dining room with crown molding. The main hallway leads to a spacious great ro...

Larry Magguilli of HUNT Real Estate ERA ranked #1 agent by ERA Real Estate for units sold in 2017 Buffalo, N.Y. – March 6, 2018   For the third consecutive year, ERA Real Estate has named Larry Magguilli of HUNT Real Estate ERA their #1 Sales Associate for Total Units Sold. Magguilli ranked first for the entire ERA network in 2017, which includes 36,000 brokers and sales associates throughout the United States and 31 countries and territories. Magguilli earned this honor by selling 465 units in 2017, besting his 2016 total of 428 units. Charlie Hunt, Chief Operating Officer for HUNT Real Estate ERA, commented, “To be named the top agent in the entire ERA Real Estate network once is an incredible acomplishment, but to earn this achievement three straight years is truly remarkable. Larry is one of the hardest working professionals in the business and we couldn’t be prouder to have him on our team.” “Owning a home and investing in real estate is the bedrock ...

  March 13, 2018 (Clarence Center, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY is showcasing the opening of 9069 Bancroft Drive in Essex Greens at Waterford, a luxury patio home community in Clarence Center located off Dana Maria Parkway just east of Transit near Shimerville and Roll roads. This custom built “Arbor” features 2234 SF, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. It is available for $429,900 and is open for viewing Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. “Essex Greens at Waterford was conceptualized as a community where homeowners approaching retirement or those simply looking to change their lifestyle can enjoy upscale living accommodations within a relaxed and informal setting. The Arbor is just one of five distinct ranch plans ranging from 1,600 to over 3,000 square feet and offers an open, light-filled interior along with many sophisticated appointments which is ideal for those seeking a reduced-maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing luxury,” says Scott Henderson, Regional Sales Manager. “Essex Green...

Adwerx technology enables HUNT to advertise every listing across Facebook, mobile and web, geo-targeted to a radius around the property’s street address. Buffalo, NY - February 20, 2018 - HUNT Real Estate ERA, an historic real estate brokerage with 40+ offices in both New York and Arizona, today announces that it has joined the Adwerx Enterprise automated listing advertising program. The new program will power listing ads for all of HUNT’s agents throughout both states. Adwerx has helped over 100,000 real estate agents and other professionals grow their businesses through the power of digital advertising. “We carefully vet each new technology we bring to our agents,” said Charlie Hunt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of HUNT Real Estate ERA. “For us, Adwerx checks all the boxes, it’s easy to implement and it empowers our agents with a comprehensive digital advertising strategy that deploys automatically whenever a property is listed for sale.” With t...

Feb 5, 2018 (Orchard Park, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY is pleased to announce that the second phase of development is now complete within Knoche Farm Estates. This single-family home community is located off Milestrip Road near Southwestern Boulevard in Orchard Park. The announcement was made by Greg Nanula, Regional Sales Manager. “Knoche Farms has proven to be a very popular development with homebuyers looking to build in the Southtowns,” says Nanula. The home sites are extraordinarily large with most lots exceeding 110’ in width and some approaching an acre in size. Many lots offer panoramic views of the community’s picturesque pond and woodland surroundings. Whether it’s no rear neighbors you’re looking for or a secluded cul-de-sac lot, Knoche Farm Estates has something for everyone. All lots afford a generous building distance between neighbors, allowing for both privacy and the ability to select from a wide range of floor plans, including those with options for three and even fou...

Buffalo, N.Y. – February 6, 2018 – Engineered Facility Solutions (EFS) has merged with HUNT Real Estate Corp. to form HUNT Property Solutions, LLC (HPS). EFS, a leader in commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare property management services was formed by William (Bill) Hibbard in 2005. The company grew substantially  to provide property management and building maintenance services to clients across the United States and Canada, including: Quebecor Printing, Quad Graphics, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Stryker Medical, Hero Beech-Nut, and Silgan Plastics. EFS clients in Buffalo, New York include Calspan Business Park, Dent Tower, PostMedia, Grand Island Plaza, and the Darwin Martin House, among others. EFS is ranked #14 on the Buffalo Business First list of Largest Property Management Companies, and was named the M&T Bank Small Business of the Year in 2014. Following the merger, the combined square footage locally under HPS management will be approximately 1.8 million sq...

Buffalo, NY – On January 4, 2018, Rebecca VanDorn was named 2018 President of the Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS® (BNAR), a trade organization with more than 3,100 local members whose mission is to promote professionalism, real estate property rights and values and the voice for real estate in the Western New York area.  Rebecca was installed as President by her good friend and mentor, Michael Smith of Geneseo, New York. A Portageville, NY resident, VanDorn owns her own real estate company in Castile, NY, works in the field and manages a small team of agents.  Her past roles was President of the Genesee Valley Board of REALTORS® where she also received the REALTOR® of the Year Award.  At the BNAR level, she has served on multiple Director Terms and Officer Positions before becoming President.  She also has served on many of BNAR Committees as well as at the State and National level. VanDorn goes above and beyond to further her pe...