Quick move-in home available in Lancaster, NY BUFFALO, NY —The demand for new construction homes has soared this year as homebuyers have spent more time sheltering at home, and discovering it’s not the shelter they want. Western New York home builder Forbes Capretto Homes has stepped up to meet the heightened demand and is readying single-family homes for quick move-in. “Buyers are enthusiastic about the prospect of a new home, and the low interest rates certainly make them more affordable”, explains David Capretto, the company president. “We’ve seen inventory drop dramatically in the wake of this surge, so we’re building more homes to deliver to buyers in a more timely manner.” A recent Bloomberg survey showed a rise in single-family home construction, the fastest increase since 2007. The report cites “a shift in tastes because of the Covid-19 pandemic as Americans seek more space and move from cities to suburbs.” New home inventory coming to Lancaster, NY A move-in ready is nearing c...

  New England Estates to feature 13 private homes BUFFALO, NY — Grand Island is a Western New York town that has been steadily growing. Now, with a population of nearly 22,000 residents, the Erie County location is about to gain a few more, as Forbes Capretto Homes prepares to launch New England Estates, a cul-de-sac community of 13 single-family homes on October 26th. Bordered by Gun Creek, New England Estates is in a wooded area off Ransom Road, near the Niagara River. Between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the location is conveniently just minutes from  marinas, state parks, and Interstate 190. Grand Island High School and Veronica E. Connor Middle School are both within walking distance of New England Estates. Huth Road Elementary School and Kiddo’s Korner Preschool are a short drive from the neighborhood. Local homebuilder Forbes Capretto Homes is developing a portfolio of new home designs that will complement the serene location, including one and two-story floor plans. Ea...

October 5, 2020 (Clarence, NY) - Essex Homes of WNY is pleased to announce its new fall promotion, “Harvest Your Savings.” For a limited time, qualified customers who build with Essex Homes can save 50% off an array of customizable options when building a new home in select communities across WNY, with maximum savings of up to $12,000. The announcement was made by Philip J. Nanula, president of Essex Homes of WNY.        “This value-added opportunity and the incredible savings that can be achieved is the most exciting aspect of our program. We are offering our customers the ability to include high-end, quality materials in their home for added enjoyment, while maximizing its future resale value. Promotional dollars may be allocated at the buyer’s discretion towards any number of options that appeal to their lifestyle and preferences, such as a new glamour bath, expanded floor plans, a new sunroom and more! Giving our customers the flexibility to choose their preferr...

July 20, 2020 (Lewiston, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY is pleased to announce it has broken ground on The Patios at Essex Ridge, a new luxury patio home community located on Upper Mountain Rd. and Bronson Dr. near the Tuscarora Indian Reservation in Lewiston, NY. The announcement was made by Philip J. Nanula, president & CEO of Essex Homes. This comprehensive three-phased development will encompass 88 tree-lined patio home sites upon final completion, with a total of 36 sites included in Phase I, which is now underway. One of the 36 homesites will include an Essex model home that will be open for public viewing. Prospective residents will have the opportunity to choose from five, distinct ranch plans ranging from 1600-3000+ sq.ft., including the Arbor, Berkley, Concorde, Danbury, and Eastbrook. All plans feature open floor layouts, optional second floors (except Berkley) two or three bedrooms, 2 full baths, full basements, rear-covered patios, 2.5 garages and a host of other luxury ame...

Key insights The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to bring relief to eligible organizations/individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The PPP is a loan through the SBA designed to provide a direct incentive for small business to keep themselves/their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for covered expenses (payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. “Forgiven loan” means the loan will become a tax-free grant Each individual and business circumstances are different and benefits under enhanced unemployment benefit should be weighed against the benefits of the PPP program Guidance continues to be released. Read through these frequently asked questions for more information. As organizations, sole proprietors, independent contractors and self -employed individuals start digging into the details of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), many are finding they have more q...

April 3, 2020 (Clarence, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY, one of the area’s largest, privately owned custom homebuilders is advocating for a return of “essential” business status for home building and other low-rise construction businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic. The announcement was made by Philip J. Nanula, president of Essex Homes of WNY.  Governor Cuomo is providing bold and determined leadership in this time of unprecedented crisis caused by the current COVID-19 epidemic. The governor has a difficult and often thankless task of changing the most basic of human traits — socializing with others, in order to prevent the spread of the killer coronavirus.  All citizens and businesses in New York must affirmatively respond to Governor Cuomo’s efforts to enforce social distancing. The residential construction industry has worked diligently with the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) to arrive at new stringent safety protocols to respond to COVID-19. Single-f...

Digital visitor registration app automates customer lead capture and follow-up for all HUNT sales professionals February 12, 2020 – Buffalo, NY  – HUNT Real Estate ERA has partnered with Spacio by Homespotter to provide its real estate professionals with Open House Connect, a custom-branded open house registration app that digitizes guest registration and automates the follow-up process to the customer. Open House Connect replaces outdated paper sign-in sheets with digital forms and helps convert more open house visitors into customers. The app elevates the open house experience by improving the accuracy of visitor data collection and reducing labor for the agent by importing the customer’s information directly into their HUNT Real Estate CRM platform. “Open houses are the most effective way to show and sell a property, but being able to analyze the visitor data has always been challenging,”  said Charlie Hunt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ...

BUFFALO, NY – February 5, 2020 – HUNT Real Estate ERA announces the retention of Jay Teresi as a Growth Consultant for the company. Teresi has extensive experience in real estate, most recently having held Regional Vice President roles for over 10 years at two large independent brokerages in Rochester, New York.  In his consulting role with HUNT, Teresi will work with the organization’s leadership team to implement and execute the company’s growth plan. Teresi will also work individually with the members of the management team to hone their business development and leadership skills. “At HUNT, we have a growth imperative, which requires that we attract the very best people in the industry,” said Peter Hunt, Chairman and CEO of HUNT Real Estate. “Jay’s track record speaks for itself and speaks to the expertise we need to move our organization through this new decade and beyond. We are excited to welcome Jay to the HUNT Real Estate team.” “After getting to know the HUNT or...

HUNT sold nearly 6,000 units and surpassed $1.1 billion in sales volume in Erie and Niagara Counties combined in 2019. Buffalo, NY – January 28, 2020 – HUNT Real Estate ERA has announced that 2019 was a record year for the company in its Western New York market. The company sold 5,977 units, totaling $1.169 billion in sales volume in Erie and Niagara Counties combined. The sales data was provided by Collateral Analytics for the time period of January 2019 - December 2019. The data also shows that HUNT Real Estate finished 2019 as the top real estate brokerage in both counties combined for the most units sold and the highest total sales volume. “Our Real Estate Professionals have responded to the challenge of mergers among our competitors and sales of companies to out-of-town interests,” according to Peter Hunt, Chairman and CEO. “Through their exceptional team effort, 2019 was our best year in 108 years, putting us on top of the Western New York region. I am grateful for their...

January 17, 2020 (Clarence, NY) - Essex Homes of Western New York is pleased to announce “ 2020 Vision – The Choice Is Clear, ” its first promotional savings program of the new year. For a limited time, qualified customers can save up to $15,000 on various options when they build a new Essex home in select communities across Western New York.   “ We are beginning 2020 by passing on incredible savings to our customers, enabling them to fully customize an Essex home that is perfectly-suited to their individual preferences and lifestyle. We want the Essex buying experience to be enjoyable, flexible and hassle-free. These promotions are just one of the many ways we bring value-added savings to our customers each year ,” says Philip J. Nanula, president of Essex Homes.   According to Nanula, buyers of a “ Hallmark ” series home are eligible to save up to $12,000 through the promotion and those purchasing an Essex “ Premier ” series home are eligible to save up to...