Category: Brokerage

Meister of Austra Management hired by Buffalo Niagra Enterprise

Meister of Austra Management hired by Buffalo Niagra Enterprise

December 11, 2020
Buffalo Niagara Enterprise (BNE), the eight-county region's research, marketing, business and economic development organization, has hired a Canadian business consultant with a long-standing New York State relationship and track record. Lee Meister, president of Austra Management, officially came on board October 1st
Liberty Apartments at Parkside grand opening–$10.7 million housing development in Canandaigua

Liberty Apartments at Parkside grand opening–$10.7 million housing development in Canandaigua

December 5, 2020
Canandaigua, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo celebrated the opening of a $10.7 million housing development. Liberty Apartments at Parkside offers 48 homes and support services for veterans and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.  
Executive of the Month: Always thinking a step ahead, John Lore of Capital Fund Law Group, leads his firm to success

Executive of the Month: Always thinking a step ahead, John Lore of Capital Fund Law Group, leads his...

December 1, 2020
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ) sat down with John Lore of Capital Fund Law Group, our executive of the month, for a question and answer session.
Intner of Admiral Real Estate Services acts for Whole Hog Cafe; Lerner of Lerner Props. reps landlord

Intner of Admiral Real Estate Services acts for Whole Hog Cafe; Lerner of Lerner Props. reps landlor...

December 1, 2020
Yonkers, NY According to Admiral Real Estate Services Corp., Whole Hog Cafe has opened a new location in Central Plaza, at 2550 Central Park Ave.  This is Whole Hog Cafe’s 17th location and its first in New York State. Whole Hog also operates restaurants in
Berkshire Hathaway Blake Commercial Division facilitates $2.1 million sale

Berkshire Hathaway Blake Commercial Division facilitates $2.1 million sale

December 1, 2020
Troy, NY According to Berkshire Hathaway Blake Commercial Division, two buildings located downtown, sold for $2.1 million. The properties contain 30 apartments and nine commercial spaces. The buyer is an undisclosed investment group from downstate. The cash deal closed Oct. 30.
NYSERDA and National Grid launch energy savings program

NYSERDA and National Grid launch energy savings program

December 1, 2020
Albany, NY The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and National Grid have launched the Home Energy Savings Program, a pioneering, pay-for-performance residential energy savings pilot program in Central New York. This initiative will help provide opportunities for contractors
Largo originates $6.2 million for Buffalo multifamily development

Largo originates $6.2 million for Buffalo multifamily development

December 1, 2020
Buffalo, NY Ned Perlman, vice president of originations at Largo Capital’s local office arranged construction to permanent financing for a multifamily development. The $6.2 million transaction consisted of a $5 million first mortgage and a $1.2 million line of credit
1031 exchange is a solution to transition  into passive real estate ownership - by Russell Gullo

1031 exchange is a solution to transition into passive real estate ownership - by Russell Gullo

December 1, 2020
Scenario: You have owned investment real estate for many years and have been involved in the day-to-day (active) management of the assets. You are at the point in life where you are tired of being an “active” investor but you’re unsure if you can afford to sell because of the tax associated with your gain.
December message from  the president of NYSCAR - by James Walker

December message from the president of NYSCAR - by James Walker

December 1, 2020
Call for Realtor of the Year Nominations – NYSCAR is taking nominations for the 2020 Realtor of the Year.  If you would like to nominate an active NYSCAR member for this year’s award, please send a nomination letter to NYSCAR, 130 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12210 by December 15th.
Defining the new landscape  of workforce development - by Stacey Duncan

Defining the new landscape of workforce development - by Stacey Duncan

December 1, 2020
At the end of the day, workforce development is truly about the people. As leaders in defining the new workforce landscape, The Agency and the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce through the Leadership Alliance are striving to bolster the workforce while simultaneously fostering a sustainable quality of life for all Broome County residents.
How three sectors came together to help their community with a new affordable housing model - by Jennie Schaff

How three sectors came together to help their community with a new affordable housing model - by Jen...

December 1, 2020
In an effort to address some of the many issues found at Affordable Housing complexes in our country, as well as to help find homes for those in need of affordable housing in our community, a unique and innovative partnership was formed. Our team at Jewish Family Service of Rochester, New York (JFS) sought out a local affordable apartment community
Community Loan Fund awards COVID-19 small business grants

Community Loan Fund awards COVID-19 small business grants

December 1, 2020
Schenectady, NY The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region awarded $121,000 in grants to small businesses impacted by COVID. These grants are part of the City of Schenectady’s Small Business Assistance Program and will help businesses adjust to the challenges of the pandemic.