Local company adds new jobs to the real estate marketplace.   AMHERST, NY – As MJ Peterson enters their 86th year in business, they have increased their staff to address the additional demands of their expanding operations. Several new hires and internal promotions were made recently. Sharon Kane was promoted to the position of Corporate Maintenance Dispatcher. Having already proven her tremendous customer service skills as MJ Peterson’s corporate receptionist, it was only fitting that Kane fill this position as a liaison between the tenants of MJ Peterson’s rental properties and their maintenance staff. Joyce Gearhart and Erin Staley were both promoted internally to the position of Property Manager. Each had previous experience as assistants to property managers within the company. Gearhart will be managing Berkley Manor, Englewood, Stonington Park, and Sundridge Apartments, as well as all of the duplex, condo, and single family home rentals. Staley will be managing one of the...

Chairman and CEO Peter Hunt of HUNT Real Estate ERA Buffalo, N.Y. – January, 19, 2016 – Chairman and CEO Peter Hunt of HUNT Real Estate ERA has been recognized as one of the 200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate by the Swanepoel Power 200 (www.swanepoel.com/power200/2016 ). The 2015/16 edition of the Power 200 includes real estate leaders from organizations throughout the United States and Canada, including Realogy, Zillow, the National Association of REALTORS®, Trulia, and Move, Inc. “I’m honored to be included among this esteemed group of industry leaders,” said Hunt. “It’s gratifying to know that the accomplishments of our organization are worthy of this national attention.” The Power 200 takes multiple factors into consideration to compile their annual ranking, including the organization's significance and contribution to the industry, the company's geographic reach, the individual's personal influence, his/her tenure in the industry, ownership an...

Forbes Capretto Homes is pleased to announce the availability of new home sites in the sought-after Orchard Park community of Pleasant Acres West. This community offers deep, spacious home sites while maintaining a neighborly feel. Enjoy all the charms of a calm suburban environment while being nearby to the countless conveniences that the Village of Orchard Park has to offer. The school district is top rated and downtown Buffalo is just a quick 20 minute commute. Prices start in the $300’s, including land. Homeowners can choose from a wide range of one and two-story home styles, each of which can be fully customized to meet the homeowner’s specific needs and lifestyle. To tour this community; coming from Route 20A, go North on S. Taylor Road, make a right onto New Taylor Road, then turn left onto Airmont Drive. For more details about Pleasant Acres West, please call Renee Stiglmeier at (716) 243-5991 or visit our model home at 61 Golden Crescent Way. (Open 1-4pm, Saturday and Sunday a...

Forbes Capretto Custom Homes is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Paris to our Sales team.  Kevin will help customers build their dream home by guiding them through choosing the perfect home site, plan and features.  Kevin is a Graduate of the University of Buffalo and is also a United States Army Veteran. He brings with him more than 15 years of Sales and Marketing experience, and he has also been a volunteer with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Erie County since 1995.  Forbes Capretto has over thirty years of experience as a custom home builder in Western New York.  We build homes in the most sought after communities and on private sites. Contact: Crystal Newman Forbes Capretto Homes, Inc. (716) 688-5597

HUNT acquires Lang Agency’s two offices in Hornell, NY and Alfred, NY BUFFALO, NY – November 5, 2015 – HUNT Real Estate ERA has expanded to the Southern Tier, acquiring the Lang Agency, a locally-run real estate firm with two offices in Hornell, NY and Alfred, NY. The Lang Agency has served the region for over 40 years and employs 13 real estate agents, all of whom will be joining HUNT. These two new offices bring the total number of HUNT branches to 37 across Western, Central and Upstate New York. “We are thrilled to be able to join this wonderful community,” said Peter Hunt, Chairman & CEO of HUNT Real Estate ERA. “While the name will be changing, the faces will stay the same. We’re dedicated to offering the same great local knowledge and expertise you've come to expect from the Lang Agency for over 40 years.” “We are excited for the opportunity to join HUNT Real Estate ERA,” commented Barbara Hess, Owner of the Lang Agency. “We look forward to the expanded tool...

Chautauqua, NY (10/27/2015) — ERA Team VP Real Estate recently announced the addition of Shane Zahm, Darcie McLachlan, Christopher & Talitha Mascelli, and Jason Genberg to its team of real estate sales professionals serving consumers in the Chautauqua County area. Shane Zahm joins ERA Team VP as a rookie real estate agent who is already on pace for $1,000,000 in sales in his first year. He credits his early success to his background in construction, ranging from building and remodeling homes, working as a Housing Rehab Specialist, and a Cable Technician. Shane lives and works in the Fredonia area, but covers real estate activity in all of Chautauqua County and most of Cattaraugus County. He is very active in his community, coaching his daughter’s sports teams; Little Kickers soccer, U6 soccer, and Hathaway League baseball. “The highest compliment my clients can give me is the referral of their friends, family, and business partners,” said Zahm. D...

Chautauqua, NY (10/21/15) – 112 Golfers participated in the 6th Annual Agents of Hope Scramble Golf Tournament, hosted by ERA Team VP Real Estate & Vacation Rentals, to benefit the ALS Association and the ALS Division of MDA this past August at the Chautauqua Golf Club. The event, held every year on the last Wednesday of August, raised a total of $9,000. Charlie Young, President & CEO of ERA Franchise Systems joins Bill Soffel, Broker/Owner of ERA Team VP for this year’s Agent of Hope Golf Tournament held on August 26, 2015. Along with sponsorship opportunities there were many ways for the golfers to help raise money the day of the tournament. Featured on-course events included a Mojito Bar, Jell-O shot hole, betting hole, Arnold Palmer/John Daily Bar, Corn-Hole contest, and a prize wheel. Following the event, ERA hosted a steak dinner catered by Andriaccios, and included announcement of the tournament winners, a 50/50 drawing, and a raffle of over 65 items and gift certif...