New York housing inventory reaches lowest level on record in February

Housing inventory across New York State in February, fell to its lowest level on record, while closed sales also declined compared to a year ago, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. Available homes in New York dropped to just 22,366 homes on

Who gets sued the most in a real estate deal?

Not the agent. Not the represented seller.    The unrepresented seller.         Aka: For Sale By Owner    Let that sink in.   When you sell your home without representation, you are taking on 100% of the legal responsibility for:  • Property condition  • Disclosures  • What you say (and don’t say)  

Slow start to New York housing market in 2026

New York’s housing market saw a slower start to 2026 with sales activity declining in January even as home prices continued their upward trend, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. Closed sales decreased 7.5 percent year-over-year, slipping f

Are Realtor Fees Included in Closing Costs?

Realtor fees (commissions) and closing costs are both paid at the end of a real estate transaction — but they're not the same thing. Realtor fees are compensation paid to agents for their services, usually 5–6% of the home's sales price, and almost always covered by the seller. Closing costs, on the