Buffalo, N.Y. – June 23, 2021 – Respected real estate industry publication REAL Trends has released the 2021 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list honoring the most productive real estate agents and teams by state and metropolitan area based on transactions and closed sales volume totals in 2020 . In total, 17 HUNT Real Estate ERA sales professionals and teams were recognized by REAL Trends with two teams ranking in the Top 5 for all of New York State. The Magguilli Team of HUNT’s Brighton-Pittsford branch ranked #4 in the Large Teams category with 216.5 transactions in 2020, and the CNY Key Team of HUNT’s CNY East branch ranked #5 in the Small Teams category with 161 transactions in 2020. HUNT Real Estate sales professionals and teams recognized on the REAL Trends 2021 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list: John Denniston (Perinton branch) Kathleen DiMillo (Lockport branch) David Duskee (Liverpool branch) Brian Hillery (West Seneca branch) Caro...

New parents have plenty of great reasons to go house-hunting. Perhaps you need more bedrooms to accommodate your growing family, a bigger yard for outdoor play, or a location that's closer to schools and extracurricular activities. Whatever you’re looking for, selling a home and buying a new one can be stressful enough without a baby on the way. Take the time to prepare so you can ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. The following list of resources will help you navigate the selling and buying process and find the perfect place to spend your parenting years.     Find a Fantastic Real Estate Agent   A great real estate agent is crucial to navigating the process of selling and purchasing in tandem.     Hire a real estate agent.   Know how to choose the right real estate agent for your needs. Ask these key questions.   Get Your Financials in Order   Purchasing a new home can be a fairly complex process. To make sure you’re on the right tra...

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...