Fall is here. The leaves are changing, the cool breezes have moved into Western New York, school is back in session, and chances are your family is back into a routine. Autumn is also a great time to consider buying a home. There are many choices for buyers looking for mortgages. One option, FHA home loans, are a viable alternative for many first time buyers. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) —which is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — insures the loan, so your lender can offer you a better deal, including a low down payment and low closing costs. Owning a home is the American dream. A home not only provides financial benefits but it also provides shelter and security to families. Did you know that… • Homeowners move less often and are more likely to vote and volunteer time for political and charitable causes than renters? • Children of homeowners tend to perform better in school and attain higher levels of education than children of pare...

Rochester, NY – Beth Stablewski, Salesperson, has joined the Orchard Park branch of Nothnagle Realtors.   Beth is skilled in both the residential resale markets and new home construction. Beth Stablewski can be reached at 716-932-5611.     ### About Nothnagle Realtors Nothnagle Realtors is a full-service real estate company offering 29 convenient locations in upstate New York.   In 2012, Nothnagle agents facilitated over 9,000 transaction sides valued at $1.3 billion.   In addition to traditional brokerage services, Nothnagle offers a full range of services including insurance, home warranty, mortgage, property management and home maintenance and repair.   Established in 1948, Nothnagle is celebrating its 65 th anniversary in 2013. For more information, visit www.Nothnagle.com .

Amherst, NY – Kim Jerzewski, Salesperson, has joined the Amherst branch of Nothnagle Realtors.   Kim specializes in relocation and makes customer service her top priority. Kim Jerzewski can be reached at 716-932-5320       ### About Nothnagle Realtors Nothnagle Realtors is a full-service real estate company offering 29 convenient locations in upstate New York.   In 2012, Nothnagle agents facilitated over 9,000 transaction sides valued at $1.3 billion.   In addition to traditional brokerage services, Nothnagle offers a full range of services including insurance, home warranty, mortgage, property management and home maintenance and repair.   Established in 1948, Nothnagle is celebrating its 65 th anniversary in 2013. For more information, visit www.Nothnagle.com .

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...