Buffalo, NY – On February 19, 2016, Sharon Ciminelli of MJ Peterson Real Estate, was named 2016 President of the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors (BNAR), a trade organization with more than 3,000 local members whose mission is to promote professionalism, real estate property rights and values and is the voice for real estate in the Western New York area. Sharon was installed as President by her husband, Michael. Sharon Ciminelli was installed as the 112th President of BNAR An Amherst, NY resident, Ciminelli has served as an Officer of BNAR for the past two years before becoming President.  She is an award winning agent in her office, and has served on many of our Associations Committees, as well as at the State and National level. “Ciminelli goes above and beyond to further her personal and professional development and is a champion for the real estate industry and in her community.  A Realtor for 30 years, Sharon also serves as Crossing Guard to the Amherst...

April 15, 2015 (Lancaster, NY) – Essex Homes of WNY is pleased to announce that   it will be showcasing its popular “Fenway II” home plan on Sunday, April 24 from 1-5 p.m.  “The home at 19 Tranquility and our recent expansion and phased development of Cross Creek Estates has continued to enhance what has become an increasingly successful community development,” says Jeff Jones, Regional Sales Manager with Essex Homes of WNY. This home is located off of Pleasant View Drive between Stony and Pavement Roads.  “The Fenway II is one of our most popular home plan designs and represents just one of more than 50 plans available to our customers,” says Jones.  Cross Creek Estates has and continues to be a highly sought after community given its great location and family-oriented atmosphere. We are excited to be able to offer several available and move-in-ready homes as well as building lots within this thriving community.  For a limited time, prospective buyers a...

As we celebrate the 48 th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, Buffalo’s REALTORS® know that despite the great progress that has been made in nearly five decades, we must be diligent in ensuring fair access to housing for all.   We applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proposal to expand state fair housing protections on the basis of gender identity and his partnership with Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) here in Buffalo as part of his Fair Housing Enforcement Program.   I’m proud to note that REALTORS® incorporated gender identity as a protected class in our Code of Ethics in 2014. As professionals who help bring buyers and sellers together, REALTORS® see on a daily basis the fulfillment that comes with homeownership. But, sadly, we know that housing discrimination still exists in 2016.   REALTORS® support measured government efforts to root out housing discrimination such as the state’s partnership with HOME in our communities. It is...

I been assisting buyers and seller for over 36 plus years now and I have moved to Roycroft Realty in Kenmore. I watched many agents and companies close or get out of the business. Roycroft is not new to Western New York been here for over 6 years. It is time for a more personal touch Roycroft has combined experience of professional agents are more hands on and not so corporate 

When I start we had ML books, hot sheets with new listings, no computers, no cell phones. We wrote contracts on the hoods of cars, no home inspections, no atty. approval. It is time to turn the page to something new and professional. Contact me if I may help you. Dawn Cain Associate Broker Roycroft Realty 2770 Delaware Ave Buffalo (Kenmore)    NY 14217 622-5920 dawnecain@gmail.com www.dawncain.com

Company president attributes success to diverse offerings and teamwork AMHERST, NY - As his company celebrates its 86th year in business, Victor L. Peterson III, President of MJ Peterson, said that his business increased in 2015 and that diversification remains the strongest asset. Peterson made his remarks during the State of the Company address at their 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony held earlier this month at the Park Country Club in Williamsville. He said his multi-generational business continues to grow, with a market share of almost nine percent and closed sales finishing with a five percent increase. Peterson remarked that his company’s brokerage division had 34 sales production award winners. In addition, the company continues to increase their rental portfolio with 32 new units at Deer Lakes Apartments and 16 proposed units at Stonington Park Apartments; both complexes are located in Amherst near the University at Buffalo north campus. MJ Peterson’s land development group ...

The Town of Cheektowaga has adopted a law which will require anyone selling their improved real property to, prior to its sale, have an inspection done by the Town of the sump pump system, floor drains, downspouts, exterior drainage, etc. to ensure that unpolluted waters from these sources are not being discharged into the sanitary sewers. Only those properties located in the Town of Cheektowaga Consolidated Sewer District must comply with this law. Attached is a copy of this law http://www.bnar.org/downloads/cheeksanitlaw and a map http://www.bnar.org/downloads/cheeksanitmap depicting the boundaries of the Town of Cheektowaga Consolidated Sewer District. This law will take effect on MARCH 1, 2016 .   Application for a Certificate of Compliance shall be made to the Town of Cheektowaga Building Inspections Department at 275 Alexander Avenue, Cheektowaga, New York 14211 (Phone number 716-686-3470).  The fee for this inspection is $100.00.

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