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 wil

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