Our new community in Lewiston, NY, will offer unique homes in quaint surroundings LEWISTON, NEW YORK, JUNE 22, 2016 - Forbes Capretto is pleased to announce the founding of a new community in Lewiston, New York. French Landing will offer a location close to boating and other activities with several parks, stunning natural scenery, water views, and more. All homes within French Landing will offer a consistent theme but possess varying architectural features, ensuring that each home has its own unique features and flair. Forbes Capretto says that French Landing homes will be available in one story, two story with 1st floor owners’ suites, and two story with 2nd floor owners’ suites. Plans can be customized to suit, and prices are slated to start in the low to mid $300,000s. Forbes Capretto has been offering its custom home building services for 30+ years and has built more than 3,000 homes and dozens of Western New York neighborhoods. The locally-owned company is highly rated and has bee...

176 Windsor Avenue sells just one day after going on the market BUFFALO, NY – June 17, 2016 – HUNT Real Estate ERA has secured the sale of 176 Windsor Avenue, Buffalo, New York. 176 Windsor is one of five houses built by John D. Larkin, for his wife and children in the early 1900’s as part of the family compound known as Larkland, formed when Mr. Larkin purchased  the entire block of land known as Rumsey’s Wood, bordered by Rumsey Road, Forest and Windsor Avenues with frontage on Lincoln Parkway. 176 Windsor, designed by architect H. Osgood-Holland, was built in 1916 for Mr. Larkin’s daughter, Frances Larkin (Daisy) Esty and her husband, Harold M. Esty.  The home was next owned from 1963 until 1986 by their daughter, Elberta Larkin Esty. The late William H. Zacher purchased the property from Ms. Esty in 1986. It has stayed in the Zacher family until the recent sale. In a statement from the buyers, who envision this as their “vintage dream home,” they stated their ...

The Villas at Brierwood in Hamburg is a unique Lifestyle Community built by David Homes. With the recent sell-out of Phase 1, homes are now available for selection immediately in the newest phase.  Three designs are offered with homeowners’ convenience in mind. All floor plans offer spacious first-floor living with numerous windows for natural light. Each home is inviting and welcoming with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Two of the models feature a Home Office with the option of a third bedroom. The attached, oversized, finished garage offers parking for two vehicles plus storage space. In addition, each design features a private, outdoor courtyard. But more than beautiful homes, the Villas offer an engaging lifestyle for all that choose to make the community their home. There is something for everyone. The Villas at Brierwood offer walking trails, two ponds and an outdoor, heated pool for swimming. Maybe socializing with friends in the Clubhouse is more your style. Rel...

BUFFALO, NY – May 3, 2016 – Through multiple fundraising events this year, the Lancaster office of HUNT Real Estate ERA (www.huntrealestate.com) has raised nearly $900 for Plymouth Crossroads (www.plymouthcrossroads.org). The agents will be presenting their donation to the organization at their branch sales meeting on Tuesday, May 10th. Plymouth Crossroads is a non-profit organization located in Lancaster, NY, offering transitional housing for disconnected, abused and homeless young men ages 16-20. As a voluntary residence, services are aimed at preventing youth from returning to homelessness, creating a more stable and productive living situation while preparing them for independence. “The agents in our office feel that it is important to support local organizations within our community,” said Kelly Spurlock, Branch Director of the HUNT Lancaster office. “This organization is doing great work and we wanted to do our part to make sure that they can continue to make a difference in kid...

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...