SEVEN NEW HOMES FEATURED IN MARRANO HOME SHOW

May 30, 2012

Marrano/Marc Equity Corp., the largest builder of new homes in Western New York, will be hosting its second annual home show in the Pleasant Meadows community in Lancaster, June 2-17.

“Each of the seven, single-family homes that will be open for tours is unique,” said John Manns, vice president of sales and marketing for Marrano. “Pleasant Meadows, which features single-family homes, town homes and patio homes, is fast becoming one of the most exciting projects in Western New York due to the wide variety of new housing available to meet so many different lifestyle needs.”

A fully-decorated two-story town home starting in the 160s will be featured along with, for the first time, a master bedroom design. A new ranch design with a front porch, rear covered patio and a flexible floor plan will also be open. Several of the homes are available for immediate sale.

“One of the many attractive features of Pleasant Meadows is its location: it’s close to shopping, great restaurants and Lancaster’s highly-rated schools,” Manns said. Buffalo-Niagara International Airport is minutes away and it’s an easy drive to downtown Buffalo.”

All of the featured homes will be fully-decorated and are landscaped. “We’re showcasing the latest trends in colors, decorating and materials that are being used in new home construction today,” Manns said.

Home show tours can begin at 2 Sterling Place, a single-family model, which will be hosted by Marrano sales agent Linda VanNortwick. This new plan features a 2-story foyer, full front porch, a flex space that can be used as a formal dining room, den or whatever you choose, and a large kitchen that is ideal for family gatherings. The second floor features four bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths with a large master bedroom suite and walk-in closet. Research has found that home buyers want a laundry room on the second floor which is a basic component of this home.
“Within walking distance are several other single-family homes along with our patio home and town home communities,” Manns said. “By walking through the different neighborhoods at Pleasant Meadows, you can get a really good a good feel for the community, and the many amenities that make it so attractive.”

“With interest rates under four percent, a historic low, we encourage prospective home buyers to attend this major event to see how affordable it is to build a new home,” Manns said.

Marrano’s 2011 Home Show in West Seneca attracted more than 8,000 people. “Unlike previous home shows in the area, this is a show for everyone,” Manns noted, “and admission is free.”

Marrano is giving away a $500 cash prize. Entry forms will be available at the model homes. There is no purchase necessary. Winner does not have to be present to win.

For more information on Marrano Marc/Equity, visit www.marrano.com  or call Steve Converse at 716-809-8676.

About us: Marrano Homes is building new, single-family homes for sale throughout Western New York, including communities in Amherst, Buffalo, Clarence, Lancaster, West Seneca, Hamburg, and Orchard Park.

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Marrano/Cimato Relationship Is Prosperous For Both

 Pat Marrano and Tony Cimato have known each other for years.

They are among the most prominent homebuilders in the region, with Marrano running Marrano/Marc Equity Corp. and Cimato overseeing Cimato Brothers Construction and Cimato Brothers Development.

Drive around neighborhoods in Amherst, Clarence, Orchard Park, Lancaster and elsewhere, and in all likelihood, a quality home built by Marrano or Cimato is there.

While they run separate companies, what many don’t realize is that the two companies frequently work together.
“It started when we just started buying some (vacant) lots together and it mushroomed from there,” Marrano said.

In the past 25 years, there have been eight Marrano and Cimato subdivisions, which collectively represent nearly $333 million in private investment.  They are Deer Springs in Hamburg, Eagle Heights in Orchard Park and Greythorne,  The Bromptons, Monarch Oaks and Nottingham Village in Amherst.  Also, the fast-emerging Pleasant Meadows in Lancaster along with Summerfield Farms, also in Lancaster.

Usually, Marrano/Marc Equity serves as the homebuilder while Cimato serves as development contractor, putting in roads, utilities and other infrastructure needs.

"We have grown together," Cimato said.  "This has been a prosperous business relationship for both of us."

Development partnerships and joint ventures are nothing new.  But in the immediate Buffalo Niagara region and residential development circles, the partnership between Marrano/Marc Equity and Cimato serves as a model of how two companies can work together.

"People in our industry really admire their relationship," said Joseph McIvor Jr., executive vice president of the Buffalo Niagara Builders' Association.  "Few partnerships have survived as well as that one.  It really is one of those great relationships that has withstood the test of time.

"It has made a lot of people jealous," McIvor added.

Pleasant Meadows, located on Pleasantview Road, is one of the latest examples of the partnership.

Once a large tract of vacant land that generated no tax dollars, since 2006 they have developed and closed on 240 residential units that generated $63.5 million in new revenue.

The units run the gamut from single family homes to townhouses and some patio homes.

Marrano and Cimato are currently working on the latest phase, which includes 25 single-family-home lots.

Including Pleasant Meadows, the Marrano/Cimato partnership this year is on pace to develop 170 homes that represent at least $15 million in private investment.  The lots are spread among Lancaster, Amherst and Hamburg.

"We are the only two land developers and builders who have the financial wherewithal to develop and complete Pleasant Meadows," Cimato said.

Now that doesn't mean that every project they undertake is goverened by the partnership.  Marrano/Marc Equity has its own projects, as does Cimato.

But Marrano estimates that 60 percent of his company's projects are done in conjunction with Cimato.  It's about the same for Cimato.

"when Tony's involved, I know I don't have to worry," Marrano said.  "His work is quality."

Looking ahead, he said he's cautiously optimistic about the local landscape for homebuilders.  Marrano/Marc Equity has projects under way in virtually every major, lcoal town.

Thanks to the unusual weather this winter and early spring, coupled with still low intereest rates and stronger consumer confidence, Marrano said traffic is up at his weekly open houses and models.

"Probably somewhere around 40 percent," he said.

"We're moving along at an intelligent pace," he added.

Last year, Marrano/Marc Equity had 113 closings.  The number was below preliminary projections.

Still, it was about one-sixth of all new housing permits issued last year in Erie and Niagara counties.

"We're still feeling the effects of the recession,"  said John Manns, vice president of Marrano/Marc Equity.

For now, Marrano said his focus will remain on the region's suburban towns.

And while he acknowledges there are solid residential development opportunities in Buffalo, particularly around the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, he said that market is being left to others.

"We are comfortable with what we are doing," he said.

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MARRANO GRAND OPENS NEW PHASE AT DEER SPRINGS IN HAMBURG

 Even before a shovel is in ground, Marrano has sold six of the 22 lots in the newest phase of its Deer Springs community in Hamburg. “We fully expect every remaining lot to sell this month with road construction in the development nearing completion,” says John Manns, vice president of sales and marketing.

Marrano is encouraging people to visit their three model homes at this weekend’s grand opening event (Mar. 10 and 11). One home design, the new Craftsman Series, offers a stylish yet classic design that fits perfectly in this beautiful setting. The Deer Springs community features winding roads with cul-de-sacs, ponds and treed preservation areas along with a public playground at its center. Deer Springs is located in a quiet part of Hamburg tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busier areas of the Southtowns. It is conveniently located only 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo and just a short bike ride to the Lake Erie beaches.

“We are offering introductory pricing for Deer Springs this month only,” Manns said. “Our two-story home design starts at an unbelievable $193,300 – you won’t find a better value! Combine that with today’s low interest rates and there has never been a better time to purchase. That’s why we’re confident that this limited number of lots will sell fast.”

Marrano will have three models open for viewing: their brand new Craftsman style model home, open for the first time ever at 2384 Hobblebush. This four-bedroom/2.5-bath home features almost 2,300 square feet of living space including a second floor laundry, two-story foyer and sun room. 

 The home at 2348 Hobblebush will also be open and features the largest Country Kitchen available in a new Marrano home. It also has four bedrooms/2.5 baths, and a full front porch. The third model home open is located at 2352 Hobblebush includes a 20 foot by 18 foot great room and has three bedrooms/2.5 baths. Many of the model homes are available for immediate delivery with designs and styles to meet multiple tastes.

 To visit Deer Springs take Southwestern Blvd. (Route 20) south, go past Amsdell Rd., one mile to Deer Springs (on the right.) More information is available at www.marrano.com or call Steve Converse at 716-608-8056.