December closes with positive signs for New York housing

New York’s housing market wrapped up 2025 on a positive note with both closed and pending sales finishing the year ahead of last December, while home prices continued their steady climb across the state, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. C

Prices up, Sales down across New York heading into winter

Home sales across New York State slowed in November, as closed sales declined and new listings and pending sales dipped slightly, while home prices continued to post strong gains, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. Closed sales fell 9.1 per

New York expands real property tax exemptions for seniors

  A new law lets localities raise senior property tax exemptions from 50% to 65%, offering potential annual savings for eligible older homeowners. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation expanding real property tax exemptions for senior citizens in New York.    The measure, S5175A/A369

Selling in Winter? Why Late-Year Listings Can Still Pay Off.

Conventional wisdom says the housing market peaks in spring and runs hottest through summer, when warm weather and school breaks draw more buyers in. Homes typically sell faster, spark more bidding wars, and command stronger prices—factors that prompt many homeowners assume that if they didn’t list