April sees a surge in listings as inventory edges up across New York

A rise in homes coming onto the market gave New York homebuyers more options in April, helping slightly boost pending sales across the state, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. Housing inventory throughout the Empire State rose 4.7 percent

The Second-Home Tax Is Spreading—Is Your Vacation Property Next?

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake budget deal this week that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City. The move reflects an increasingly popular tactic for lawmakers facing affordability crises that are squeezing constituents while blowing holes in st

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

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