Lakewood/Jamestown Office welcomes Doug Hooper

Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate is pleased to welcome Broker Associate Doug Hooper to the sales team at their Lakewood/Jamestown office.

As a top real estate agent, Hooper has received the Presidential Sales award for fourteen consecutive years. Respected by his peers, Hooper received the 2009 Chautauqua County Board of REALTORS’ REALTOR Associate of the Year. His is also active in the community, as a charter member of the Lakewood/Celeron Moose Club and serving on the Town of Busti Zoning Board of Appeals for 12 years.

“Doug is a full-time agent who doesn’t leave the office until he’s responded to every call and inquiry,” said Vice President Steve Holt.  “We are tremendously pleased to add him to our sales team.”

When discussing the new office environment Hooper expressed excitement saying, “I’m glad to work for an office in the Lakewood community where I have lived all my life.  I have been impressed with the company and support we get as agents from Howard Hanna Holt.

For all of your real estate needs, please contact Doug in the Howard Hanna Holt Lakewood/Jamestown office at 305 East Fairmount Avenue at 716.484.4050, his cell (716)499-7659 or by email at doughooper@howardhanna.com.

Chautauqua County-headquartered Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate (howardhannaholt.com) offers comprehensive residential and commercial real estate sales, leasing and related services, including real property appraisals, property management, development services, vacation property rentals and traditional rentals.  Founded in 1983 by the Holt family, the privately owned affiliate of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has grown substantially in the past decade, with offices in Fredonia, Lakewood/Jamestown, Mayville, and seasonally on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. 

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 real estate company in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and ranks nationally as one of the four largest real estate companies. The company specializes in residential and commercial brokerage service, mortgages, closing and title insurance, land development, appraisal services, insurance services, corporate relocation and property management. With over 170 offices across PA, OH, VA, MI, NY, WV, NC and MD, more than 5,700 sales associates and staff are guided by a spirit of integrity in all aspects of the real estate process.

Written by Nick Holt

Wroda named REALTOR Associate of the Year

Mayville, NY (December 2014) At its recent Annual Meeting, the Chautauqua County Board of REALTORS® (CCBR) named Matthew Wroda of Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate Services as its REALTOR® Associate of the Year.  The REALTOR® Associate of the Year represents the business attitudes and personal traits a realtor should hold. Nominees are from their peers. The Realtor of the Year is not determined by total sales in the real estate market, but more from their involvement in their local association and the community in which they live.

“I’m truly touched that my peers chose me for this award,” said Wroda.  “It took me by complete surprise.

Wroda was presented by with the award at the annual Installation diner by 2013 Recipient, and Howard Hanna Holt Lakewood Associate Broker Sandy Haines.  During the presentation Haines pointed out that Matthew, “Was the first in our board’s history to receive the honor in their first year of membership.” 

We’re proud to have a sales staff that includes five REALTOR® or REALTOR® Associates of the Year, said Associate Broker/ Treasurer Diana Holt, herself a former REALTOR® of the year.  “We pride ourselves on recruiting, training, and developing the best of the best, and it is tremendously rewarding when others in the field recognize it.”

Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate REALTOR and REALTOR Associates of the Year
Matthew Wroda, Sandra Haines, Doug Hooper, Steve Holt, Diana Holt

Vice President and former REALTOR® of the Year, Steve Holt echoed, “For Matthew to come out of college and produce the way he has is simply unprecedented in Chautauqua County. We couldn’t be prouder of the job he is doing. 

Chautauqua County-headquartered Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate (howardhannaholt.com) offers comprehensive residential and commercial real estate sales, leasing and related services, including real property appraisals, property management, development services, vacation property rentals and traditional rentals.  Founded in 1983 by the Holt family, the privately owned affiliate of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has grown substantially in the past decade, with offices in Fredonia, Lakewood/Jamestown, Mayville, and seasonally on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. 

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 real estate company in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and ranks nationally as one of the four largest real estate companies. The company specializes in residential and commercial brokerage service, mortgages, closing and title insurance, land development, appraisal services, insurance services, corporate relocation and property management. With over 170 offices across PA, OH, VA, MI, NY, WV, NC and MD, more than 6,500 sales associates and staff are guided by a spirit of integrity in all aspects of the real estate process.

Haines Joins Howard Hanna Holt Lakewood/Jamestown Office

Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate is pleased to welcome Broker Associate Sandra Haines to the sales team at their Lakewood/Jamestown office.

With over 30 years of Real Estate Sales experience in Chautauqua County, Haines has been a consistent multi-million dollar producer, winning numerous honors including the 2013 CCBR REALTOR of the Year Award.  Haines is also active in the Chautauqua County Board of REALTORS, having served on the RPAC, Professional Standards, Ethics, Grievance, Social, and MLS Committees.

“Sandy is a hard working, energetic and well-respected agent in Chautauqua County,” said Broker/Owner George (Pete) Holt.  “We are tremendously pleased to have her as a part of our sales team.”

When asked what drew her to Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate, Haines responded, “Over the last three decades, I’ve had plenty of interactions with the Holts and have seen their tremendous growth, particularly over the last decade.  When I discovered that they were opening an office in Lakewood, I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.”

“Sandy is an extremely productive agent in the Jamestown Lakewood Area and a multi-million dollar producer every year since 1990,” said Vice President/ Sales Manager Steve Holt.  “We believe with our unique programs and support system she can increase her already impressive sales figures.”

For all of your real estate needs, please contact Sandy in the Howard Hanna Holt Lakewood/Jamestown office at 305 East Fairmount Avenue at 716.484.4050 or by email at sandyhaines@howardhanna.com.

Chautauqua County-headquartered HowardHanna Holt Real Estate offers comprehensive residential and commercial real estate sales, leasing and related services, including real property appraisals, property management, development services, vacation property rentals and traditional rentals.  Founded in 1983 by the Holt family, the privately owned affiliate of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has grown substantially in the past decade, with offices in Fredonia, Lakewood/Jamestown, Mayville, and seasonally on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. 

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 real estate company in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and ranks nationally as one of the four largest real estate companies. The company specializes in residential and commercial brokerage service, mortgages, closing and title insurance, land development, appraisal services, insurance services, corporate relocation and property management. With 170 offices across PA, OH, VA, MI, NY, WV, NC and MD, more than 5,700 sales associates and staff are guided by a spirit of integrity in all aspects of the real estate process.

Howard Hanna Holt Lakewood/Jamestown Office Welcomes Brianne Fadale

Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate is pleased to welcome Licensed Sales Associate Brianne Fadale to the sales team at their Lakewood office.

Fadale is beginning her Real Estate Career at Howard Hanna Holt after working as a Special Education Teacher.  She holds Master’s degrees in Special Education and Secondary Education from the University of Edinboro as well as a bachelor’s in sports administration from the University of Louisville.

“We are happy to add Brianne to our Lakewood Sales Team,” said Broker/Owner George (Pete) Holt.  “She is a tremendously positive individual and we look forward to helping her develop as an agent.”

Originally from Vermont, Fadale originally came to the area for a job with the Jamestown Jammers at the age of 22.  After spending a summer, she knew the community was somewhere she could see herself building a life.

When asked what sets her apart from other agents, Fadale said, “As of mother of two young boys and someone with experience in Special Education, I can appreciate and am sensitive to the many demands of life.  I am flexible and dedicated to meeting each client’s personal needs.”

“Brianne has the kind of bright, friendly, and communicative personality that customers love,” said Vice President/ Sales Manager Steve Holt.  “She’s hit the ground running and immediately started putting deals together.”

For all of your real estate need please contact Brianne in the Howard Hanna Holt Lakewood/ Jamestown office at 305 East Fairmount Avenue at 716.484.4040 or by email at briannefadale@howardhanna.com.

Chautauqua County-headquartered Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate (howardhannaholt.com) offers comprehensive residential and commercial real estate sales, leasing and related services, including real property appraisals, property management, development services, vacation property rentals and traditional rentals.  Founded in 1983 by the Holt family, the privately owned affiliate of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has grown substantially in the past decade, with offices in Fredonia, Lakewood, Mayville, and seasonally on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. 

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 real estate company in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and ranks nationally as one of the four largest real estate companies. The company specializes in residential and commercial brokerage service, mortgages, closing and title insurance, land development, appraisal services, insurance services, corporate relocation and property management. With 170 offices across PA, OH, VA, MI, NY, WV, NC and MD, more than 5,700 sales associates and staff are guided by a spirit of integrity in all aspects of the real estate process.

Mayville Holds Presidents' Day Weekend Winter Festival

(Mayville, NY)  

The Weekend Winter Festival in Mayville, NY kicked off today at six pm with fireworks, in Lakeside park on the shores Chautauqua Lake.  Judging by my view from our office across the street, there is going to be an excellent turnout.  

The crowning jewel of this years' festival is the Ice Castle.  After weather prevented it's building the last two years, organizers and volunteers really took advantage of terrific conditions this year.  Reaching 15 feet tall, the ice castle is made up of roughly 12000 blocks of ice each weighing 300-400 lbs. The bricks are bound together by and icy mortar made up of snow and water.  This years volunteers devoted over 2,000 hours to building the castle.

 

 

There is more to see and do than just the ice castle.  There will be art, food, shopping and activities.  Events on Saturday include the Polar Bear swim at noon to benefit the Mayville Food Pantry and the Chili cookoff from 2-4 pm.  A full schedule of events can be found at the bottom of this page.

The snowmobile trail through the park will be open.

 

 

 

Below is the schedule of events from mayvillechautauqua.org

Schedule of Events

LAKESIDE PARK, MAYVILLE, NY

Friday February 14, 2014

*10am-6pm Used Book Sale @ Mayville Library (corner of S. Erie &

Evans Streets, uptown Mayville)

6pm Opening Ceremonies @ Lakeside Park (weather permitting)

* 7-9pm Red Hot Art Gallery Tour: open gallery night on Rt. 394,

Living Glass Gallery; Mayville; Portage Hill Art Gallery;

Westfield (Rte. 394, midway between Mayville & Westfield-2.5

miles no. of Mayville’s traffic light on left side);

The Octagon Gallery (Patterson Library, Westfield) –

Free refreshments at each site

10PM – DJ Goodrich – Lakview Hotel, Mayville

Saturday February 15, 2014

10am Live Radio Remote featuring Media One Radio personality

Food/Craft Vendors open (Community Center/Tent/Trailers)

Snowball Distance Throwing Contest Registration @ Kids

Corner-cash prizes in Comm. Ctr. – for children & adults

(Sponsored by Westfield Dodge City, Westfield NY)

Children’s Golf Ball Race Registration @ Kids Corner-

Cash prizes-sponsored by Beauty Boutique, Mayville NY

50-50 Drawing @ Chamber Table (Community Ctr.)

Giant Kids Slide (weather permitting)

Kids Corner Edible Crafts during the day (Comm. Ctr.)

Chili Cook-off tickets available at Chamber Table (for judging)

Children’s Fishing Pond during the day

Legos Play Area during the day (Comm. Ctr.)

Lego Creation Building Contest (ages 3—adult)-register at Legos

Play Area (Comm. Ctr.)-Sponsored by North Shore Specialties

Refinishing, Mayville NY-judging Sun. afternoon-Cash Prizes

Carved Creation Raffle (by Chain Saw Artist Karl Buryta)

(Comm. Ctr.-Chamber Table)

Ice Carver during the day (weather permitting)

*10am-3pm Used Book Sale @ Mayville Library (corner of S. Erie & Evans

Streets, uptown Mayville)

10am-5pm Rainbow the Clown-face painting/balloon sculptures (Comm. Ctr.)

*10am-5pm Portage Hill Art Gallery open (Rt. 394-2.5 mi. no. of Mayville

traffic light on left side)

11:30am Cold Water Rescue Demo by Dewittville Fire Dept.

12pm Polar Bear Swim benefiting Mayville Food Pantry

12-4pm Horsedrawn Rides by Magic Moments

12-5pm Snowmobile Rides by Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club

(weather permitting)

2-4 pm Chili Cook-off judging in Community Center (tickets available at Chamber of Commerce table all morning)

*2-4pm Free ice cream sundae tastings – local grape or maple syrup,

new paintings inspired by winter scenes by Audrey Kay Dowling

as well as works from 100 more artists – @ Portage Hill Art

Gallery, 2.5 miles no. of Mayville traffic light

2:30pm Snowball Distance Throwing Contest-(Sponsored by Westfield

Dodge City, Westfield NY) – using pre-made snowballs

4 pm Chili Cook-off winner announced (Comm. Ctr.)

Medallion Treasure Hunt winner announced (Comm. Ctr.)

6:30pm Bonfire

7:00pm Flare Parade (weather permitting)

*7:30pm-10:30pm Jazz Music – Chris Vogt – Webb’s Captains Table, Mayville

8 pm Fireworks Display brought to you by Skylighters of New York

*10pm Alex Kates Band – Lakeview Hotel, Mayville

Sunday February 16, 2014

11 am Food/Craft Vendors Open (Community Center/Tents/Trailers)

Children’s Snowman/Animal Building Contest Registration

@ Kids Corner (participants provide their own accessories)-

judging based on creativity-Cash Prizes (or alternate contest)-

Sponsored by Andriaccio’s Restaurant, Mayville NY

50-50 Drawing @ Chamber Table (Comm. Ctr.)

Giant Kids Slide (weather permitting)

Kids Corner Edible Crafts during the day (Comm. Ctr.)

Children’s Fishing Pond during the day (Tent)-sponsored by

Home Chic, Mayville NY

Legos Play Area during the day (Comm. Ctr.)

Lego Creation Building Contest-register at Legos Play Area

(Comm. Ctr.)-Sponsored by North Shore Specialties

Refinishing, Mayville NY– Cash Prizes-(ages 3-adult)

Carved Creation Raffle (by Chain Saw Artist Karl Buryta)

(Community Center-Chamber Table)

11am-4pm Rainbow the Clown (Community Center)

12-4pm Horsedrawn Rides by Magic Moments

1:30pm Children’s Golf Ball Race-cash prizes-sponsored by Beauty

Boutique, Mayville NY (ages 4 – 12)

2:30pm Children’s Snowman/Animal Building Contest judged-cash

prizes donated by Andriaccio’s Restaurant, Mayville NY

(alternate contest held if not enough snow)

4pm Lego Creation Building Contest judged (sponsored by

North Shore Specialties Refinishing, Mayville NY)

*Designates other events taking place in the area this weekend you should

check out. This schedule is subject to change and weather conditions and is still

being planned as of this date with more events being added.

 

 

Nick Holt is a licensed sales associate and Director of Web-Based Marketing/Computer Services for Howard Hanna Real Estate.  As his last name suggests, he is the third-generation of the Holt family currently working for the locally owned and operating company which has been serving the Chautauqua County area for over 25 years.

 

Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate Partners with Dotloop

Cincinnati (OH) – Howard Hanna Holt partners with DotLoop

     Members of Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate's executive committee traveled to Cincinnati Ohio on Sunday for a intensive training on our new transaction system, DotLoop.
     Company Vice President Steve Holt, Director of Operations Judy Porpiglia and Director of Computer Services, Nick Holt were part of an intensive training with the leaders of 35 other independent real estate companies from around the country including: Georgia, Vermont, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Alabama, Ohio, and of course, NY.

     "We at Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate are always looking for new systems and technology to make our customers experience as easy as possible," said VP Steve Holt. "When we began the process of selecting an electronic forms provider that was easy for our customers to use, yet ensure the highest level of security.”

      “Dotloop, is the fastest growing real estate software company in real estate today,” said Judy Porpiglia, Director of Operations. “This technology allows us to make the entire real estate transaction process online, from offer through mortgage approval. This eliminates the faxing, scanning and printing of documents, all with one easy-to-use technology, improving the experience for Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate's clients.”
     
     HHH's Director of Computer Services, Nick Holt came away from the bootcamp impressed.  "The dotloop system will not only be a useful tool for our clients but our agents as well. The days of having to run to a fax or scanner at your office are over. This system allows customers to access their documents anywhere, at any time, and gives them yet another way to communicate with our agents."

     At the event the attendees were able to benefit from the featured speakers including Jared James, one of the most respected real estate technology trainers in the country.

     Chautauqua County-headquartered Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate offers comprehensive residential and commercial real estate sales, leasing and related services including real property appraisals, property management, development services, vacation property rentals and traditional rentals.  Owned by the Holt family, the local affiliate of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has offices in Fredonia, Mayville, on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution and at Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa.

     Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the third-largest independent real estate company in the United State, the country’s fourth-largest full service real estate company and the sixth largest mortgage banking company in the nation.  The company serves the Western New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia real estate markets.

Nick Holt is a licensed sales associate and Director of Web-Based Marketing/Computer Services for Howard Hanna Real Estate.  As his last name suggests, he is the third-generation of the Holt family currently working for the locally owned and operated company that has been serving the Chautauqua County area for over 25 years.

Local Teacher Wins Inaugural Grammy Music Education Award.

(January 21st, Westfield NY)
Students and faculty at Westfield Academy and Central School (WACS) had a special surprise when music teacher Kent Knappenberger was announced live on the CBS Morning show as the inaugural winner of the first annual Grammy Music Educator award.  A special assembly was called this morning to announce it to the students.
Knappenberger was chosen out of 30,000 nominations for the award and will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award during the Special Merit Awards Ceremony and Nominees reception to be held later this week.  He will also receive at $10,000 honorarium.
The criteria for selection listed on grammyintheschools.com states that candidates were evaluated based on demonstrated evidence that they:  have made a measurable difference in the lives of students, have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education, are exemplars of the best in the field, have shown a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in our schools, have made a significant impact on their school and community.
Knappenberger has been serving the Westfield Community as a music teacher and choir director at Westfield Academy and Central School for 25 years.   Kent is a graduate of Mayville High School.  He holds a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia and a master's degree in music education, harp performance and literature from Eastman School of Music, and is a member of the National Education Association.  Knappenberger resides in Westfield with his wife and children.
Congradulations to Kent and Chautauqua Counties other fine educators and thank you for giving us one more reason why people should move to Chautauqua County.  I want more information on Chautauqua County Schools
Editors Note:   As a former student of Kent’s, I have a personal interest in this story as do most people who have been around him.  Beginning in middle school, I was under the direction of Kent for numerous groups both inside and outside of the school.  My younger brother and sister were also students of his.   For my siblings and me, Kent is more than a former-teacher; he is a trusted advisor and friend.  While I can cite the musicals I was in or instruments he taught me to play, I am most grateful to him for showing me and countless other students that with hard work, purpose, and passion we could accomplish things that did not seem possible.  I know it seems amazing that a public school teacher from a tiny town could beat out 30,000 entrants from larger schools with more talent and higher budgets to work with, but if you’ve spent time Kent and his students, amazing is expected.

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