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Glens Falls Survey: Vacant Properties
By HOM Editor | July 28, 2020
Dear Glens Falls Residents, The Southern Adirondack REALTORS® INC is working with the City of Glens Falls Common Council to develop an ordinance on vacant residential property registry. In order to assist the city in the development of this ordinance a …
January home sales spur optimism for New York State housing market
By HOM Editor | February 24, 2020
Closed sales and pending sales were up in January in year-over-year comparisons, fueling optimism for a robust 2020 housing market.
Buyer demand continues to be strong in New York State
By HOM Editor | January 13, 2020
Low inventory in 2019 continued to push median sales prices up for the year.
Homebuyer confidence increases in New York
By HOM Editor | December 18, 2019
Mortgage rates have remained steady this month and are still down more than 1 percent from last year at this time.
Homebuyers in New York State closed over 12,000 sales in October
By HOM Editor | November 29, 2019
Against the continual backdrop of fewer homes on the market, homebuyers in New York State closed 12,408 sales during October, falling 4.1-percent from October 2018.
New York State home sales and listings climb up
By HOM Editor | November 18, 2019
Buoyed by a strong economy and continued low mortgage rates, the New York State housing market showed an upward climb in sales and listings in September, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTOR …
New York State Experiencing Shortage of affordable homes
By HOM Editor | September 28, 2019
The median sales price in New York State has risen 44 consecutive months, which has created a shortage of affordable homes.
Pending sales are on the rise in the New York State
By HOM Editor | August 6, 2019
With mortgage rates dropping yet again in the second quarter of 2019, pending sales in New York State inched up one percent from 39,663 homes to 40,054 units.
New York Home sales prices, inventory climb as interest rates continue to fall
By HOM Editor | July 1, 2019
Home sales prices continued to rise in New York State in May, while the inventory of homes for sale also inched upwards for the sixth consecutive month.
New York Housing market continues upward trend
By HOM Editor | May 31, 2019
The first quarter of 2019 provided several disruptive weather patterns that contributed to less foot traffic toward potential home sales, according to the latest report from the New York State Association of REALTORS.
New Listings in New York Up Over 6 Percent
By HOM Editor | May 11, 2019
Pending Sales in New York decreased 0.9 percent to 11,543 while inventory grew 3.4 percent to 63,504 units.
Supply of Inventory in New York Increases
By HOM Editorial Team | April 10, 2019
Days on Market decreased 2.3 percent to 85 days. Months Supply of Inventory was up 3.8 percent to 5.5 months.
Homebuyer demand keeps New York housing market moving
By HOM Editor | July 29, 2018
The New York State housing market posted a solid first half of the year with 60,043 closed sales.
Homebuyer activity in New York remained strong in May
By HOM Editor | July 11, 2018
Homebuyer activity remained strong in May, driving the New York State housing market to the second-highest sales total for the month with 10,348 closings.
New York home sales stay at elevated level during April
By HOM Editor | June 6, 2018
Against the backdrop of fewer homes on the market, homebuyers in New York State closed 8,640 sales during April, falling only 2.6 percent from April 2017, according to the housing market report released by the New York State Association of REALTORS. Th …
2018 Q1 New York Housing Market
By HOM Editor | April 27, 2018
The housing market posted a strong start to 2018, even as it fell short of 2017’s record, according to the housing market report released by the New York State Association of REALTORS.
New York Housing Market Data – February 2018
By HOM Editor | March 23, 2018
The New York State housing market continued to post solid numbers in February, reaching 7,328 closed sales despite a 6.2-percent decline from February 2017.
New York Housing Market Data – January 2018
By HOM Editor | March 10, 2018
Homebuyer activity in New York State remained strong throughout 2017, driving closed sales past the 2016 record, according to the annual housing market report from The New York State Association of REALTORS®. The statewide median sales price also grew …
New York Hits New Sales Record in 2017
By HOM Editor | February 25, 2018
Homebuyer activity in New York State remained strong throughout 2017, driving closed sales past the 2016 record.
Home Prices in New York Continue to Increase
By HOM Editor | December 20, 2017
The median sales price of a home in New York was $254,000, a 5.8% increase over the same time in 2016.
Homes in New York State Are Selling Faster Compared to Last Year
By HOM Editor | December 20, 2017
In November, homes in New York sold, on average, 12 days faster than they did in November of 2016.
NY First Home – REALTORS Push for First-time Homebuyer Savings Plan
By HOM Editorial Team | July 6, 2016
One of the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) top priorities during the 2016 legislative session was the NY First Home proposal. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman Phil Ramos, will help first time homebuyer …
Long Island REALTORS® Fight Discrimination in Cooperative Housing
By HOM Editorial Team | July 1, 2015
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® is working hard to ensure fair housing for all, and to eliminate the last bastion of institutional discrimination: cooperative housing. Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origi …
PAST CALLS FOR ACTION
Village of Rhinebeck Short-Term Rental Proposal
August 27, 2019
Residents were asked to attend a public hearing and voice their concerns to the Village Trustees.
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