Leading industry publication ranks HUNT as the top family-owned and operated real estate firm headquartered in New York state Buffalo, N.Y. – April 9, 2021 – Respected real estate industry publication RISMedia ( www.rismedia.com ) has released its 2021 Power Broker Report, ranking the nation’s most successful real estate firms based on transactions and closed sales volume. With 12,985 closed transactions and $3.07 billion in sales volume in 2020, HUNT ranked nationally at #39 in sides (transactions) and #86 in volume. The survey also shows that HUNT is the highest-ranked family-owned and operated real estate company headquartered in New York State. “Despite the challenges that we all faced in 2020, our sales professionals persevered and made it the most productive year in our company’s history,” said Peter Hunt, Chairman and CEO of HUNT Real Estate ERA. “My humble gratitude to this fine group and our very supportive administrative staff that is always there for all of us.” The RISMed...

Ready to leave renting behind and relocate? Feeling confused about what to do next? You probably have a lot of questions about buying a home, which is perfectly normal—after all, buying a home isn’t like making an ordinary purchase. Here is a basic guide for finding and purchasing the home you’re dreaming about.     Do Your Research   First, you need to figure out what kind of house you’re really looking for. Bob Vila says to begin by identifying what   features   are important to you, and are you willing to add them if you find something with good bones? For instance, how much space will you and your family need? Do you want a backyard? Is having a large kitchen important to you, or do you have other priorities?     You’ll also want to carefully consider what kind of   neighborhood   you want to live in—according to some statistics, you’ll probably be there for   several years .     Determine Affordability   Once you have...

From negligent driving to property crimes, even some of the safest neighborhoods around are prone to dangerous activity. And while you can protect yourself from harm by locking your windows and doors, looking both ways before crossing the street, and remaining aware of your surroundings, there are some other steps you can take to make your residential community a safer place to live. These tips from the real estate experts at   2FindYourHome   will help you do it! Get to Know Local Law Enforcement   While many of us don’t wish to interact with our local law enforcement officials unless we need immediate assistance or wish to report a crime, forming positive relationships with the police officers in our communities can help protect our families and keep our loved ones out of harm’s way. And one way to go about doing this includes launching a neighborhood watch program. Several   benefits of neighborhood watch   groups include the following:   ●   Positi...

5558 Cooper Ridge, Hamburg, NY Western NY home builder trying to keep up with high demand.  BUFFALO, NY —With 2021 here, people are looking to tackle the new year and their resolutions. Rather than committing once again to a diet or healthier habits, make a resolution that has lasting impact. Forbes Capretto Homes is putting the finishing touches on a beautiful home in Hamburg, NY. The single-family home at 5558 Cooper Ridge is located in Pleasant Creek, a private community of cul-de-sac properties. This particular new construction home is situated on a .3-acre lot that backs up to a conservation area which prevents homes from being built behind it. Colin Boecker, the New Home Consultant at Pleasant Creek, says visitors are surprised that this community is so peaceful, while being just minutes away from the 90 Expressway. “We’ve seen a lot of homebuyers who are looking for more of a country style of living, with more space, but don’t want to be too far from amenities,” says Boe...

The mortgage division of HUNT Real Estate Corp. moves to state-of- the-art office space in historic Brisbane Building BUFFALO, NY – February 22, 2021 – HUNT Mortgage Corp. has opened the doors to its new corporate headquarters on the second floor in the Brisbane Building at 403 Main Street in Buffalo, NY, moving from the company’s previous location at 5400 Broadway Street, Lancaster, NY . HUNT Mortgage occupies approximately 10,000 square feet of the second floor. Integral to the office space are multiple conference rooms, a training room, a video and sound recording studio, an exercise facility, and a series of meeting spaces designed to enhance idea sharing and other team collaborations. The company’s Mortgage Consultants, who work directly with customers to help them find the best home financing, will be working from their assigned locations to include the new headquarters and licensed HUNT Mortgage branch locations. The establishment of the headquarters in the Br...

Clarence, NY – February 22, 2021 – Philip J. Nanula, Public Relations Chairman of the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association (BNBA) and Essex Homes of WNY president and CEO, is pleased to announce the release of “The Metro Area Impact of Home Building in Buffalo, NY,” a 30-minute video based on a comprehensive study by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) commissioned by the BNBA. The video explores the short and long-term economic impacts that all phases of the homebuilding process have on the WNY region and beyond. “This new study and resulting video are just two of the many benefits associated with BNBA membership and serves to highlight how the residential construction industry and its trickle-down economics have far-reaching effects ranging from increased tax revenues to permanent job growth, debunking the myth that homebuilding doesn’t pay its own way. In the wake of the Covid-19 epidemic, these issues have become even more relevant as essential businesses like those in...

January 25, 2021 (Clarence, NY) - Essex Homes of WNY is pleased to announce 
“Stack Up Your Savings,” its first promotional special of the New Year.  For a limited time, qualified customers who build with Essex can save 50% off an array of customizable options when building a new home in select communities across WNY, with maximum savings of up to $12,000. The announcement was made by Philip J. Nanula, president of Essex Homes of WNY.        “We wanted to start the new year off in a big way for our customers by offering them the ability to include high-end, quality materials in their new home while maximizing future resale value. Promotional dollars may be allocated towards any number of options that appeal to their individual lifestyle. These may include a new sunroom, an expanded floor plan, upgraded flooring or countertops and more! This value-added opportunity and the incredible savings that can be achieved is the most exciting aspect of our program. It’s pa...