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Report: Mortgage rates increase across NY as home sales keep falling
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Mortgage rates in New York have reached their highest point in decades as closed sales and the number of homes for sale continue to drop, according to the New York State Association of REALTORS (NYSAR). In a new report, inventory of homes across the state dropped by 24% from last month, […]
House of the Week: This Oswego property ‘has everything,’ including a pond, pool, she shed, windmill, cabin, and treehouse
OSWEGO, N.Y. – The grandchildren of Dan and Margaret Poor were in for some challenging fun each spring. Their grandparents’ property at 435 Nine Mile Point Road outside of Oswego hosted the family’s annual Easter egg hunt. And the Easter Bunny had a lot of room to hide eggs.
38 Fulton Properties/Land Auctioned, Oswego County Legislator Frank Castiglia Voices Concern
FULTON, NY – Oswego County Today received a letter to the editor from Oswego County Legislator (D-25) and Fulton resident Frank Castiglia Jr. concerning a city-wide property auction that took place in Fulton recently. Castiglia first brought up the subject at the Aug. 1, 2023, Common Council meeting. Resolution...
Where Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity is building houses and how to apply
Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity is making homeownership possible for families across Monroe County and beyond. Since the Flower City Habitat for Humanity, Ontario County Habitat for Humanity, and Wayne County Habitat for Humanity affiliates merged in January, the new organization has expanded their services and outreach. ...
Fulton’s Nestle Building No. 30 Saved From Low-Income Housing Plan
FULTON, NY – A sigh of relief was felt throughout the packed Common Council Chambers Tuesday evening; Fulton residents happy to hear of a low-income housing plan, slated to be built at the former Nestle Chocolate Factory building No. 30 site, had been blocked. The future of the low-income apartment complex had been thwarted due to a zoning technicality; an announcement made by Fulton Mayor Deanna Michaels during the July 5 Fulton Common Council meeting.
Developers give up on controversial $3 million tax break on upscale Lysander apartments
Syracuse, N.Y. — The developers of a proposed upscale apartment complex in Lysander’s Radisson Community have withdrawn their request for $3 million in tax breaks after facing strong public opposition. Builders Frank Fava and Patrick Basset withdrew their application to the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency for a...
Home sales continue to fall due to fluctuating interest rates, low inventory
With interest rates continuing to be in flux and inventory of homes reaching record lows, closed sales across New York have continued to fall, a recent housing report from the New York State Association of Realtors says.
Housing inventory drops statewide, Monroe County drops 12.4%
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Association of Realtors says housing inventory has dropped across New York for the 41st consecutive month in year-to-year comparisons. Inventory of homes for sale across New York has dropped to 30,298 homes compared to 34,605 available homes last March — marking a 12.4% decrease. The last increase […]
$555,000 home in Lysander: See 77 home sales in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County clerk’s office recorded 77 home sales between March 20 and 24, continuing a slowing trend in the market. The most expensive home sold was a new construction home in Lysander, which sold for $555,000. It is part of the Timber Banks community in the Baldwinsville School District.
Report: Closed sales on homes in NY drops to lowest point in nearly a decade
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The amount of closed sales on housing has dropped to its lowest point in nearly a decade in New York State, according to the latest report from the New York Association of Realtors (NYSAR) The latest report shows that closed sales have dropped from 9,351 in February 2022 to 6,147 units. […]
Fulton CDA ‘Home To Grow’ Education Course Offered On April 4,6,11 And 13
FULTON – The City of Fulton’s ‘Home to Grow’ program is currently open to help first time homebuyers secure up to $20,000 toward the purchase of their first home, Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA) Executive Director Sarah Farley announced. To apply, applicants must first enroll in and complete the First Time Homebuyer Education course to meet state funding requirements.
Fulton Block Builders Accepting Applications Through March 17
FULTON – Fulton Block Builders (FBB) would like to invite ANY block in the city to apply for its 2023 Block Challenge, a program that offers matching funds to each participating homeowner for exterior home improvements. The program encourages and rewards neighborhood groups to work together and reinvest in...
Fulton Block Builders Accepting Applications For 2023 Block Challenge
FULTON – Fulton Block Builders (FBB) has announced details for its 2023 Block Challenge, a program that offers matching funds to each participating homeowner for exterior home improvements. The program encourages and rewards neighborhood groups to work together and reinvest in their own community. The Block Challenge Grant’s Pre-Applications...
House of the Week: Owner’s son said he was ‘lucky’ to grow up in this Oswego Greek Revival mansion
OSWEGO, N.Y. – Growing up, Kris Kibbey remembers that his parents were “passionate” about their family home at 13 Gray Road outside of Oswego. “They always did things right with the house,” he said of his mom and dad. “It has a legacy.”
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