ERA Team VP searches for local photographs that capture the essence of each area, to be raffled at 4 th Annual Agents of Hope Scramble Golf Tournament, with winning photographers awarded a cash prize and a chance to win an Ellicottville vacation getaway. ERA Team VP Real Estate is looking for local photographs that best represent the “hometown” areas of western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania that ERA serves. Nine winning photographs, each representing a different “hometown”, will be unveiled at this year’s 4 th Annual Agents of Hope Scramble Golf Tournament that ERA Team VP will be hosting on Wednesday, August 28 th , 2013. One of the nine winners will be randomly selected to receive a two night stay, for up to four people, at the Ellicottville Inn Condominiums. The Ellicottville in is located right in the heart of Ellicottville, within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The remaining winning photographers will be awarded a $25 debit card and ...

The Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS® (BNAR) today announced that it is supporting Byron Brown for re-election as mayor of Buffalo in the upcoming election.  The decision was reached after analyzing the incumbent’s commendable housing record over the past eight years including holding the line on property taxes, his positive achievements in attracting medium and high income residents to downtown, his programs which fight blight and promote residential living, redevelopment along the waterfront, promotion of the medical corridor, and tireless efforts to improve the overall quality of life throughout Western New York. “One of the greatest assets in our region is housing affordability ,” stated 2013 BNAR president Louis Vinci. “We need to expand on that asset by controlling taxes, enhancing residential communities and demolishing decaying, blighted structures.  Mayor Brown has been successful in the past and should be given the opportunity to build upon these successes....

Amherst, New York - The Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS ® , Inc. (BNAR) presented a special award from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to nineteen members for forty years of service to the real estate industry as well as the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award.  The awards were presented at a luncheon last month at the Buffalo Launch Club in Grand Island, New York. Realtor Emeriti Honorees this year are Josephine Badame-RealtyUSA, Judith Colvin-Century 21 Gold Standard, Shirley Donnelly-WNY Metro Simme, Clayton Ertel-RealtyUSA, Joseph and Lois Gerace-Bob Harris Realty LLC, Peter Gfoerer-Hartwood Real Estate, Lewis Kline-Great Lakes Real Estate, Joni Korus-RealtyUSA, Ann Kwitchoff-Cipriano, Inc., Margaret Lombard-WNY Metro Roberts Realty, Charles Longo-Great Lakes Real Estate, Kenneth Mulhall-WNY Metro Sandra Lee Wirth, William Pfeil-Triton Realtors, Victor Przybyl-Stovroff & Taylor, Lorraine Redlinski-Hunt Real Estate ERA, Leonard Rinallo-Hoo...

Forbes Capretto Homes is pleased to announce the grand opening of the “Fairway II” at 4 Branch Way, set on a water view home site in Hidden Pines.   This is the first home to feature the Fairway II floor plan, which offers just over 2,800 square feet of living space.   A band of cultured stone runs along the front of the home, hinting at the quality of the details to be found inside.   The covered front porch provides shelter as you prepare to step into the two-story foyer. To the right, an archway opens to the den/playroom. Opposite, the dining room features a butler's pantry with granite counters, adding elegance to formal occasions.   The kitchen/dinette includes a bayed prep area offering panoramic views over your back yard and pond. A generous allocation of granite counters, stylish Aristokraft cabinets, large walk-in pantry, center snack bar and spacious breakfast area ensure there's ample counter, storage and dining space. Stainless...

  Working with a Realtor gives buyers, sellers and investors many advantages they need to succeed in today’s real estate market. One of those advantages is the assurance that Realtors subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics which provides their clients with the highest degree of professionalism, ethics and service. And this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Realtor Code of Ethics.   Not all real estate licensees are Realtors. Only those who are a member of NAR can use the term Realtor and subscribe to the Code of Ethics as a condition of NAR membership. Realtors are the most trusted resource for real estate information and have access to advanced educational opportunities and training in real estate specialties, bringing value to buyers, sellers and investors.   The Code is a comprehensive document spelling out professional responsibilities owed to clients, other Realtors and the general public. All Realtors must take comprehensive training on NAR’s Code of Ethics at...

Essex Homes is proud to announce its newest project, Essex Greens at Waterford. “This exciting new patio home project in Clarence will be located in the prestigious Waterford neighborhood off Roll Road in Clarence; a setting unlike any other patio home project in our area” stated Philip J. Nanula, President of Essex Homes. Essex Greens at Waterford will consist of 102 luxury patio homes surrounded by a scenic natural wooded setting protected by the Western New York Land Conservancy; the first phase will feature over 50 home sites. These patio homes are designed for today’s home owners interested in a lower maintenance lifestyle that still includes all the luxury features they desire. In addition to the natural beauty and privacy of Essex Greens at Waterford, this new community offers walking and biking trails plus convenient access to Transit Road shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as, being just minutes from several Clarence Town Parks, a...

Forbes Capretto Homes is pleased to announce the grand opening of the “Crestwood” at 5962 Corinne Lane in the Waterford Estates community.  This custom-built home offers nearly 3,300 square feet of living space with four bedrooms.  The home welcomes you and your guests with a stylish exterior that shows a full covered front porch and professionally-landscaped yard. Inside, the first floor offers 9’ ceilings and a generous allocation of hardwood flooring. The two-story foyer features a clerestory window, large storage closet and guest bath.  Double French doors open from the foyer to the private den/playroom. Opposite, the dining room features crown molding and painted chair rails, adding formality to the room. At the back of the home, an open kitchen/dinette includes a large pantry, center island snack bar and breakfast area.  The L-shaped run of granite counters provides separation from the sun room with its cathedral ceiling, bright windows and door to the back yar...