‘Realestate’ Archives
Do it yourself or not – Hang a Suspended Ceiling
By Gene and Katie Hamilton Want to cover up a maze of electrical wires, plumbing lines and heating duct in the basement? The best solution we know is a suspended ceiling that incorporates 24-inch square or 24- by 48-inch panels in a metal grid. A suspended ceiling is also used to lower or level and existing ceiling often a concern in large older [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Ciji Riley
By: Ciji Riley Hmmm…..I thought this week’s article would be rather easy to write; after all, I know this person better than anyone else! But, as I’ve been told, it is rather hard to write about yourself. For those of you who don’t me, I am Ciji Riley, and in case you’re curious about the origin of my name, it hails from [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Carol Thomas
By: Ciji Riley Where has your life journey taken you thus far? Did you land that career you had always dreamed about? What adversity have you faced that has made you bounce back and take life by the horns? Readers, this week it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to a true inspiration, Carol Thomas. In her earlier days, Carol [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – WENDY O’NEIL
Wendy’s business career started at a young age as she managed American Indian Crafts, a family owned business in Salamanca, NY. When she wasn’t running the business, Wendy did her own beadwork on different items for sale. One of her fondest pieces of art was a hand-beaded white deer skin wedding dress. After giving birth to her two [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: TINA DILLON
By: Ciji Riley Have you ever wondered if you could have an impact on the lives of others? You know, something that really makes a difference? For real estate professional, Tina Dillon, this question is simply answered by “Yes! Everyday of my life for the past 22 years!” For Tina, servicing buyers and sellers in the world of real estate [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Amy DeTine
By: Ciji Riley "Riding the extra mile for you!" That is a statement Amy DeTine lives by, not only for her real estate clients, but also for the Ellicottville community. Amy is an established realtor of 10 years and has resided in Ellicottville with her husband, Ted LaCroix, for over 30 years. Before dabbling in the real estate industry, [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – David Blanchard
By: Ciji Riley All realtors have their own niche when it comes to servicing their clients, but to bridge the gap between two countries, (the U.S. and Canada), takes pure talent. The home-buying process is without a doubt a delicate situation, but assisting buyers who are purchasing out of their native country takes time and dedication. [...]
Historic Inn to Modern Village Living
Historic Inn to Modern Village Living By: Ciji Riley Picture it…It’s Mardi Gras in downtown Ellicottville and the parade is about to begin. The streets are lined with children and adults alike ready to participate in collecting as many beads as possible. And where are you? If you’re lucky, you are one of the new owners of the [...]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Cathy Pritchard
IN THE SPOTLIGHT By: Ciji Riley It’s true – For the most part, as real estate agents, we have the same goal; to list and sell properties. We are service providers and thrive on assisting people in making one of the biggest investments in their life, but our journeys and reasons for why we have chosen this line of work are very [...]
In The Spotlight – Cathy Pritchard
By: Ciji Riley It’s true – For the most part, as real estate agents, we have the same goal; to list and sell properties. We are service providers and thrive on assisting people in making one of the biggest investments in their life, but our journeys and reasons for why we have chosen this line of work are very different from one [...]
















