Are Prospective Homebuyers Still Optimistic?
A survey from Point2Homes says despite the COVID-19 outbreak, Americans are keeping an eye on the markets and those that are actively searching say they
A survey from Point2Homes says despite the COVID-19 outbreak, Americans are keeping an eye on the markets and those that are actively searching say they
Westchester County’s single-family housing market barely escaped the COVID-19 chaos at the end of the first quarter with year-over-year increases in sales and prices, according
With an expected slowdown in spring real estate business activity, many Realtors® remain hopeful for a post-pandemic market rebound, according to a new survey from
Local real estate agents are looking for more socially distant ways to stay in business. Last week, the Empire State Development Agency (ESD) deemed real
As non-essential businesses are forced to close doors, some retail and e-commerce firms are ramping up hiring and operations in order to meet a surge
On March 25, the State of New York Department of Law (DOL) issued a policy memorandum temporarily modifying certain submission requirements for condominium and cooperative
Braced for a deluge of rent defaults some 25,000 New York City landlords are asking Mayor Bill de Blasio for payment forgiveness on property tax
After years of bustling sales and rising prices, Buffalo’s housing market has ground to an abrupt halt. Home showings and open houses are barred by
For the second time in two days, New York State has reversed its policy toward real estate agents during the shutdown, first saying that agents
The federal financial institution regulatory agencies and the state financial regulators issued a joint policy statement providing needed regulatory flexibility to enable mortgage servicers to
The single-tenant net lease sector was vibrant throughout 2019, as investors clamored to buy up office, retail and industrial properties. Transaction volume in 2019 was
With the housing crash of 2006-2008 still visible in the rear-view mirror, many are concerned the current correction in the stock market is a sign
LIMITED OPERATIONS MAY RESUME IN COMPLIANCE WITH “NEW YORK STATE ON PAUSE” 4/1/20 –The Empire State Development agency clarified that residential and commercial showings along
Leaders with Empire State Development say real estate is now considered an essential business. Officials have declared appraisal services, home inspections, residential home and commercial
Given that we’re only just approaching the midpoint of the nation’s 15-day pause to stop the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 (with extensions of stay-at-home orders and
Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo left real-estate appraisers and inspectors off the list of workers deemed “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic, sales of New York real
A coalition of five real estate and professional appraisals organizations are appealing to local and state governments to declare property appraisals as essential business. Executive
As the coronavirus pandemic is keeping more would-be homebuyers at home, real estate agents are looking for new ways to cater to their needs while
Jonathan Miller felt a sense of relief when the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced this morning that it is instructing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the government-backed
Home selling goes on, even as the COVID-19 outbreak causes mass closures across the U.S. Real estate pros have quickly adapted their businesses to market
If you are buying, selling or looking for a home, you are not alone in having questions right now. Or in being a little shaken
For now, construction continues. As the coronavirus outbreak quiets New York City—closing offices, idling taxis and shuttering bars—workers in bright yellow reflective vests, hard hats
In times of uncertainty, one of the best things we can do to ease our fears is to educate ourselves with research, facts, and data.
Home assessments are on hold on Grand Island. The town board has decided to postpone assessments for a year because of the COVID-19 crisis. The
Stuyvesant Plaza is waiving rent for all retail and restaurant tenants for two weeks beginning
With the end of winter, the crocuses begin to shoot up from the ground, and the Tompkins County Department of Assessment releases its latest batch
Due to the briefing from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday, local officials are looking into using Lakeshore Hospital as an extra medical facility. Cuomo
Home Prices Rise in California’s Bay Area After a period of relative stasis, home prices are rising again in California’s Bay Area. In January, the
Not far from Chandlerville, a real estate opportunity has presented itself. 715 Military Road, comprised of a tavern and an apartment, is being listed at
Over forty percent of the new lots available in the Colvin Estates subdivision have been reserved. Marrano Homes has taken deposits for 13 of the