New York home sales drop, despite inventory growth in May

Albany, NY – June 23, 2025 – Despite housing inventory across New York rising for the third consecutive month, home sales fell over 10 percent in May, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. Closed home sales in the Empire State dropped 10.9 pe

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Among the nation’s 200 largest housing markets, these 75 metro areas now have active inventory at or above 2019 pre-pandemic levels.   During the pandemic housing boom, from summer 2020 to spring 2022, the number of active homes for sale in most housing markets plummeted as homebuyer demand quickl

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Says Mortgage Rates' Fast Rise Hurt Housing Market

WASHINGTON (June 3, 2025) – National Association of Realtors® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said existing home sales will increase by 6% in 2025 and by 11% in 2026 during the "Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum" at the NAR 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Yun forecasted that new-home sal

Don't Let Summer Bite: DIY Pest-Proofing Tips That Actually Work

Articles and Advice Don't Let Summer Bite: DIY Pest-Proofing Tips That Actually Work As temperatures rise and windows open wide, summer brings more than just sunshine and barbecues — it also invites an unwelcome wave of pests into our homes. From ants and mosquitoes to wasps and mice, these seaso