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Pending home sales in March rose by 3.4% according to NAR, showing positive signs for the market. The Midwest may have seen a slight dip, but overall, transactions are on the rise. NAR forecasts predict an increase in existing-home sales and housing starts in the upcoming years.

NYSAR has released its housing market reports for March 2024, showing a slight decrease in new listings compared to last year. However, there is a significant drop from 2022. Let's stay informed and keep an eye on the market trends! #NYSAR #HousingReports #Optimism #realestate

The Ulster County Board of REALTORS® had a wonderful time at the Kingston High School career and job fair discussing real estate career opportunities with students! Thank you, Kingston High School, for having us! #hudsonvalley #ulstercountyboardofrealtors #ulstercountyny

Looking to buy or sell a home? 🏡 Existing home sales have seen some changes recently, with prices on the rise in all regions. With more inventory available, now might be the perfect time to make your move. #RealEstate #HomeSales #MarketUpdate #realtors #nyhomebuyers #nyrealtors

Check out our latest blog post celebrating Fair Housing Month! Learn more about how you, as one of our cherished REALTORS®, can advocate for fair housing. Everyone deserves to live in the home of their dreams! #realestate #realtors #fairhousing #fairhousing2024 #nyrealtors

Millennials are leading the charge as the largest group of home buyers, with 82% seeing homeownership as a smart financial move. Realtors® continue to play a vital role in guiding buyers and sellers through the market's complexities. #homebuyers #millennials #realestate

Are you a new homeowner or considering buying a newly built home? Be prepared for potential property tax surprises down the line! With rising rates, it's important to do your homework and understand how taxes may change over time. #propertytax #realestate #realtors #homeowners

Exciting news! Join us at our 3rd Annual Fair Housing Awareness Event on April 29th at Kingston YMCA. Guest speakers David Friedman and Frank Robusto will be there, with lunch provided by Stone Soup. Register now at ulstercountyboardofrealtors.com or call 845-338-5299. See you there!

NYSAR stands against restrictions on rent increases and automatic lease renewals for tenants. Help in opposing "good cause" eviction proposals in State Budget negotiations! Instead, let's support the New York First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Program for affordable housing.

Applications for mortgages holding steady, with a slight increase in refinance demand last week. Homeowners are seizing the chance to save money as rates rise. The housing market is hot, but low inventory and high prices pose challenges for buyers. #realestate #mortgagedemand

Did you know housing costs in the US are rising faster than incomes? Homeowners now need to earn $113,520 a year to afford the typical house. With borrowing costs lowering and more inventory, it might be the perfect time to make your move into homeownership! #affordablehousing

Join us in celebrating the winners of the Fair Housing Champion Award! 🏆🏠 Eve B. Lee, Shadrick Bogany, and Paul Yorkis are being honored for their exceptional efforts in advancing fair housing and expanding homeownership in their communities. #fairhousing #housing #equality

Happy National Autism Acceptance Month! Let's celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of individuals on the spectrum by treating them with kindness and respect. Remember, they navigate the world in their own special way, just like everyone else. 💙🧩 #autism #autismacceptance

NYSAR has just released its February housing reports for 2024, showing that new home listings had a very slight increase from last year. Let's keep our fingers crossed for an increase in new home listings for the rest of 2024. #NYSAR #HousingReports #realestate #realtors

Attention all real estate licensees, especially brokers and managers! Discrimination is against the law, and everyone has a right to live wherever they can afford. It's crucial for REALTORS® to protect this right by treating all clients and customers equally. #realestate

NAR President Kevin Sears clarified President Biden's remarks on housing costs, emphasizing that real estate commissions are not the root cause of affordability challenges. The focus remains on increasing the housing supply to make homeownership accessible for all Americans.

Next week marks April, which is Fair Housing Month. Our REALTORS® work year-round to protect their real estate clients from any bias or discrimination when looking to buy their dream home. Let's celebrate equality in housing together! 🏡 #fairhousingMonth #fairhousing #realtors

Great news for the housing market! Existing home sales surged in February across the West, South, and Midwest regions, with prices rising as well. According to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, increased housing supply is helping meet growing demand. #realtors #realestate #nar

Join us for NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day on March 27 in Albany and advocate for real estate priorities with fellow REALTORS® Don’t miss out on the RPAC Pre-Game fundraiser on March 26 at Apex Sports & Entertainment. Register by March 15 to secure your spot! #NYSAR #LobbyDay #RPAC

We recently celebrated our Top Producer Awards this past Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Wiltwyck Golf Course in Kingston. Thank you to our sponsors for having booths available for our REALTORS®! Check out our winners by reading our latest blog! #ulstercountyboardofrealtors