Housing Market News

Tax Reform & Housing: A Reference Guide

By Nicole McCormick | January 4, 2018

[widget id=”blvd-social-links-widget-2″] Disclaimer: This guide is not meant to be a resource for tax advice but instead a resource for basic information concerning only certain aspects of the new tax code and how they may impact the real estate market. You should get tax advice from your accountant or tax preparer who will explain how […]

Before You Make an Offer, Here Are 4 Tips for Success!

By Nicole McCormick | December 13, 2017

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true! Freddie Mac covered “4 […]

Local Real Estate Market Review – October 2017

By Nicole McCormick | November 27, 2017

 October’s Market Review Meeting was held a little more than a week before Thanksgiving, and a little more than a month before we ring in a new year.  It’s the perfect time to talk about goals that have been set, goals that have and have not been met, and goals that have been exceeded.   The […]

LACK OF LISTINGS SLOWING DOWN THE HOUSING MARKET

By Nicole McCormick | August 15, 2017

    The real estate market is moving more and more into a complete recovery. Home values are up. Home sales are up. Distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen dramatically. It seems that 2017 will be the year that the housing market races forward again. However, there is one thing that may cause […]

Housing Inventory Hits 30-Year Low

By Nicole McCormick | August 10, 2017

Spring is traditionally the busiest season for real estate. Buyers, experiencing cabin fever all winter, emerge like flowers through the snow in search of their dream home. Homeowners, in preparation for the increased demand, are enticed to list their house for sale and move on to the home that will better fit their needs. New data from CoreLogic shows […]

Consumer Confidence in Economy & Housing is Soaring

By Nicole McCormick | March 30, 2017

The success of the housing market is strongly tied to the consumer’s confidence in the overall economy. For that reason, we believe 2017 will be a great year for real estate. Here is just a touch of the news coverage on the subject. HousingWire: “Consumers’ faith in the housing market is stronger than it’s ever […]

Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market

The Housing Market Does Not Hibernate in Winter

By Nicole McCormick | October 21, 2016

The Housing Market Does Not Hibernate in Winter.  Home sellers often opt to wait until spring to list their homes.  The winter market is just as strong, however.  This time of year is a great time to sell your home.  Buyers who are out looking  at homes in freezing temperatures are a different breed of […]

Save Energy and Money

By Nicole McCormick | October 10, 2016

Save Energy and Money You can save energy and money with a few simple fixes today! Like it or not, the cold weather is on its way, and there’s no time like now to begin preparing for it here in the Warwick Valley than by looking at ways to cut your energy usage in your […]

How a “Green” house can save you money while protecting the environment

By Nicole McCormick | September 15, 2016

How a “Green” house can save you money while protecting the environment.  When we think about going green, we usually mean protecting the environment. But a green or environmentally sound home can also save the green in your checking account.  The bottom line is you can save money by building a green-friendly house or making energy […]

Orange County NY Housing Market Continues it’s ROLL

By Geoffrey Green | May 20, 2016

The Orange County NY housing market is truly on a roll.  Units sold are up by almost 35% YTD vs 2015.  This comes after a 25% increase in units sold in 2015 vs 2014.  What is curious is that the average home price increase is still tepid at best.  We saw the first such increase […]

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