Forbes Capretto Homes closes out Hidden Meadow BUFFALO, NY — When you’re looking for a new home, finding one that showcases the finest aspects of a builder’s expertise is a rare find. Forbes Capretto Homes is making one available right now. They’ve just listed the model home for sale at Hidden Meadow, their nearly sold-out community in Lancaster, NY. This 2-story, single-family home reflects the local homebuilder’s meticulous attention to detail and the craftsmanship that has earned praise from homebuyers and a list of awards. Last year, Forbes Capretto Homes was named “Best Home Builder” on Buffalo News’ “Best of 716”. Hidden Meadow’s model home at 41 Partridge Walk represents The Saxton design, a Forbes Capretto Homes exclusive. The home’s 2,490 square feet of interior living space includes 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, but there’s so much more to appreciate about the home’s planning and construction. “We designed the plan for the way people live today, like putting closets where t...

BUFFALO, NY – (April 18, 2022) – Today, HUNT Real Estate ERA , a New York-based brokerage firm with over 1,500 sales professionals and 40 offices in the state, announced its exclusive deal with Listing Alert ( https://listing-alert.com/ ). The firm is leveraging the technology to increase in-house sales, as Listing Alert continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver a competitive advantage and scale its user base. The Listing Alert mobile application matches buyers to pre-market listings within a brokerage in a compliant manner, providing HUNT’s sales professionals the competitive edge needed in a fast-moving, low-inventory market. “By automatically matching buyers to listings, Listing Alert will help HUNT meet its goal of increasing in-house sales by 10 percent in 2022,” said Charlie Hunt, COO, HUNT Real Estate ERA. “There is no other tool like Listing Alert on the market. Our exclusive use of the app in the state of New York is a major differentiator that will attract and ret...

BUFFALO, NY – April 6 , 2022 – HUNT Mortgage Corporation has announced two new home loan products to address the challenges both homebuyers and sellers are facing in today’s highly competitive, low inventory real estate market.  The first program called the Cash Closing Guarantee (CCG) is designed to bolster the offer of buyers using financing to better compete with buyers offering all-cash, which are often preferred by home sellers. The CCG provides buyers who have attained a HUNT Mortgage Pre-Purchase Commitment (PPC) with the ability to make an offer that is backed by a cash guarantee. If traditional financing is no longer available to a purchaser to whom a PPC has been issued, HUNT Mortgage will close the loan and hold the mortgage in its portfolio if need be. The buyer will not lose their dream home and the seller client will not lose a bona fide purchaser, all parties being assured that the transaction will close according to the terms of the contract. With the CCG, home ...

March 15, 2022 (Clarence, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Nanula to Vice President of Sales & Marketing. The announcement was made by Philip J. Nanula, president & CEO of Essex Homes. Nanula has over 17 years of experience in sales and marketing. He joined Essex Homes in 2012 as a Regional Sales Manager, with responsibilities for overseeing new customer home sales across the WNY region, in addition to all leases for The Villas at Brompton, a high-end community of more than 25 luxury villas in Hamburg, NY. He has also been instrumental in furthering the firm’s marketing initiatives, including oversight of the firm’s strategic advertising and social media programs. In his new role, Nanula will continue to oversee all company home sales, as well as the entire Essex Homes sales force, while furthering the firm’s marketing presence across the WNY region and beyond. Prior to joining the firm, Nanula worked his way from a college intern to Nationa...

Employment, local businesses, and tax dollars benefit from the home construction industry. BUFFALO, NY—The home building industry has been working diligently for nearly two years to keep up with the intense demand for new homes throughout the country. The Buffalo-Niagara region is no exception. More than providing residences, the addition of homes to the region is demonstrating short- and long-term benefits, according to a current economic study. Dr. Elliot Eisenberg, an internationally recognized economist, analyzed the depth of the impact that new homes contribute to the local economy. According to Dr. Eisenberg’s study, the residential construction industry accounts for 4,202 jobs in the region, making it the fifth largest employer, larger than Wegmans Food Markets, General Motors, and GEICO. “This total number is disbursed around town in various companies, so no one appreciates how big the overall enterprise is,” explains Dr. Eisenberg, who was formerly the Senior Economist for the...

Amherst, NY – On February 2, 2022, Joel HusVar was inaugurated as the 2022 president of the Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS® (BNAR), a trade organization with more than 3,700 local members whose mission is to promote professionalism, real estate property rights and values and the voice for real estate in Western New York. A Grand Island resident, HusVar was born and raised in the Town of Tonawanda. Real estate has been a longtime passion of the new president. He founded 716 Realty Group 2.0 several years ago and has been an active member of the BNAR, serving on numerous committees and as a board director.  HusVar is working closely with the Evan Wood Fund. Named after the brother of former Buffalo Bills All-Pro Eric Wood, the Fund serves as a critically important resource for the patients and families at Oishei Children’s Hospital. Funds raised have an immediate, positive impact on the comfort and care of chronically ill children and their families  In addition to Hus...

  January 20, 2022 (Clarence, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY is now celebrating its 30th anniversary as a leading custom home builder headquartered in Clarence, New York. Founded in 1992, Essex has consistently ranked among the top five, premier homebuilders in Western New York and is the recipient of multiple local, state, and national awards for building excellence. The firm has built over 2,000 upscale and moderately priced, single-family homes, patio homes, and one and two-story villas ranging from approximately 1,600-5,000+ sq.ft. in communities across the Erie and Niagara regions, including Amherst, Clarence, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lancaster, Lewiston, Lockport, and Orchard Park, among others. The announcement was made by Essex Homes president & CEO, Philip J. Nanula. To mark the firm’s 30th anniversary, Essex Homes recently launched a new website aimed at improving communication and responsiveness with existing and potential customers while increasing brand awareness. The firm...

Pleasant Creek to add third phase of single-family homes BUFFALO, NY —The Town of Hamburg recently approved road dedication that will enable Forbes Capretto Homes to expand Pleasant Creek. The local homebuilder will be adding 11 homesites in the third phase of the community it launched in 2018, bringing the total to 61 homes sold. Located off Rogers Road in the heart of the Southtowns, Pleasant Creek is just minutes from the historic and charming Village of Hamburg. Nearby shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation enhances the convenient location that combines accessibility with a quiet atmosphere of the private cul-de-sac community. For recreation and other activities, Hamburg Beach, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Cloverbank Country Club, and Seaway Trail are also nearby. Pleasant Creek is situated just minutes from both Route 5 and the 90 Expressway, making it easy for commuters. The quality of Hamburg’s school system is another benefit for families living in Pleasant Creek. Students are...