HUNT Mortgage donates $15,000 in grants to housing-related nonprofit organizations BUFFALO, NY – July 15, 2021 – HUNT Mortgage is teaming up with the Buffalo Bills and Sabres Foundation for Give716 Day, Western New York's community-wide day of giving. HUNT Mortgage is a Power Hour Sponsor and will contribute a total of $15,000 to local housing-related charities: PUSH Buffalo ( https://www.pushbuffalo.org/ ), Buffalo Urban League ( https://www.buffalourbanleague.org/ ), and Heart of the City Neighborhoods ( https://hocn.org/ ). Give716 gets underway on Thursday, July 15 at 7:16 p.m. and runs through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, 716 Day. According to the Give716 website ( https://give716.org/ ), the goal of Give716 is simple, to unite Bills and Sabres fans with the Western New York community in an epic day of giving. It also aims to bring awareness and develop deeper, more meaningful connections between nonprofits providing vital supporting services to our community. “We are...

Having solid investments is a great way to enjoy the peace of mind that only financial security can bring. No doubt, real estate is among the   most lucrative   ones to consider, making an investment property or two really great additions to your financial portfolio. In fact, some of the   world’s richest   actually made their fortune in real estate, and yes, they all had to start somewhere. But before you spend all your hard-earned savings on investment properties, it’s prudent to take the time for due diligence and set yourself up for success. Here are some tips to get you started.   When you’re ready to find that perfect Western New York property to begin your adventure in rental investment, visit   2FindYourHome   to view the latest listings!   Get your ducks in a row.   Unless you’re made of money, real estate   investments   should not be taken lightly. It’s only wise, therefore, to take stock of your financial capacity before...

  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...