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Buffalo is shrinking, Amherst is hot: What the latest census numbers tell us
Despite the mania around downtown living and Buffalo’s urban “revival,” the city continues to lose population to its suburbs, according to new estimates from the
Despite the mania around downtown living and Buffalo’s urban “revival,” the city continues to lose population to its suburbs, according to new estimates from the
SKANEATELES, N.Y. – The biggest house in Onondaga County is nearing completion. After three years of construction on the western shore of Skaneateles Lake, builders
SALT LAKE CITY — For millennials looking to buy their first home, the hunt feels like a race against the clock. In the seven years
SOMERS — A decision to table legislation on the “dark stores” loophole Wednesday in Madison was not received kindly by some in the state capital
MAHOPAC, N.Y. – It’s tax time again and town officials want to make sure you have the proper information on how your property was assessed
ALBANY – Tax assessors across New York are ripping a new state law that will mean homeowners earning between $250,000 and $500,000 a year will
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Among suburban voters and lawmakers, the STAR school tax exemption is an endless topic of discussion since over the years there have been a number
States and localities rely on property taxes as a major source of revenue. In fiscal year 2016, the last year where data is available, property
Collateral risk analysis (appraisals being a key element of that) is partially art, partially science. Those two facets are blended inseparably, like a soup…the ingredients
Well here we are with the 1st Quarter of 2019 already over, and lots of great news about how well WNY is doing in terms
Home construction across the United States is slowing down—and the timing couldn’t be worse. The country is already at its lowest point in a decade
For Amelia Sandell, the Hudson Valley was appealing because it was nothing like the Hamptons. Although now, she admits, that argument is getting harder to
Binghamton Mayor Rich David saw his property tax assessment for his personal residence at 45 Court St. drop by $47,700 for 2018. While David broke
ALBANY – Westchester and Rockland counties had the highest property taxes in the nation last year, while the Binghamton, Syracuse and Rochester metro areas led
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Office of Real Property Tax Services is partnering with a half dozen towns to provide assessing services after the
The Nassau County real property tax assessment system is so complex that even experts get confused, and New York’s Senate Democrats, even the ones from
HUDSON — The deadline has been extended for those looking to set up interviews to discuss their assessment. Property owners have five additional days, or
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin voiced his support Tuesday for Governor Tony Evers’s claim that his first state budget proposal will close the “dark stores” loophole that
Property conversions, rehabilitation, and building improvements are moving forward thanks to a strong partnership of the City of Batavia, Genesee County and the City of
The future of the Frontier House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places but vacant since 2004, now rests with one of Western New
Tax Watch columnist David McKay Wilson digs into the issues at Swan Cove at Lake Mahopac in Putnam County. This is a story of
For stone house enthusiasts, bolder is better. The traditional building technique — which started thousands of years ago when humans began utilizing the sturdy, abundant
Erie County’s sales tax revenue rose 4.25 percent in 2018, the largest one-year increase in seven years, according to the county budget office. Despite slowing
Amherst officials are pitching the Boulevard Mall to prospective buyers as the mortgage holder on the region’s oldest enclosed shopping center prepares to put the
A Bronx warehouse topped the list of largest projects in New York City last month. The Bruckner Boulevard project from Innovo Property Group and Square
With spring on the way, many home buyers are starting their hunt for a new home. But with the housing market in transition, will they
Ken Griffin won’t have to worry about the tax man — at least when it comes to New York City real estate. Last month, the
“In less than four months, developer Rocco R. Termini expects a restored and renovated Hotel Lafayette to be fully operating. Into its seventh month, the
“Across from Philipse Manor Hall, a landmark from the city’s 17th-century Dutch settlement, a row of 19th century buildings will be restored against a backdrop