Home Sales Suffer Slowest April Since 2009 Amid Trump Tariffs, Rising Mortgage Rates Home Sales Suffer Slowest April Since 2009 Amid Trump Tariffs, Rising Mortgage Rates
Home Sales Suffer Slowest April Since 2009 Amid Trump Tariffs, Rising Mortgage Rates Home sales fell for the second straight month in April, dropping to their slowest pace for the month since the global financial crisis more than 15 years ago. Existing-home sales slipped 0.5% from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of four million homes, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) said on Thursday, May 22. The median price for an existing home rose to $414,000, setting a new April record and marking the 22nd straight month of annual price increases. Sales hit their slowest April pace since 2009, CNBC reported. They were down 2.0% from April 2024, despite ho…
New Affordable Housing Coming To Westchester: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says New Affordable Housing Coming To Westchester: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says
New Affordable Housing Coming To Westchester: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says A major step toward expanding affordable housing in Westchester County was celebrated this week as developers broke ground on a new residential complex that will offer nearly 75 new homes.  The developers of Crescent Manor, an upcoming residential complex to be located at 136-140 Croton Ave. in Ossining, have broken ground on the project, MacQuesten Development announced on Wednesday, May 21.  The development will bring 73 affordable senior apartments, plus one live-in superintendent unit, to the community in a low-rise, elevator-accessible building designed specifically to help r…
Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn
Spring Housing Market Slumps Under Trump's Tariffs, Builders Warn Homebuilders are warning about a slow spring due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and high interest rates, according to a new survey. Builder confidence dropped sharply in May, falling to 34 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released on Thursday, May 15. That's down six points from April, matching the low from November 2023 and marking the worst reading since December 2022. In the Northeast, sentiment slipped three points to 44 on a three-month moving average. A score above 50 means more builders see conditions as good than p…
Tell It To Your Realtor: Pop Star Taylor Dayne's Former Historic NY Estate Listed For $2.8M Tell It To Your Realtor: Pop Star Taylor Dayne's Former Historic NY Estate Listed For $2.8M
Tell It To Your Realtor: Pop Star Taylor Dayne's Former Historic NY Estate Listed For $2.8M It’s not every day you can live like a pop icon, but one lucky buyer just might get the chance. The former Lloyd Harbor estate of Long Island native and chart-topping singer Taylor Dayne has officially hit the market—and it’s already drawing eyes. The historic six-bedroom, five-bathroom Victorian-era stunner at 381 West Neck Road is listed for $2.875 million. Built in 1869 and designed by architect Charles Homer Davis, the 6,600-square-foot home is a certified showstopper, boasting classic Second Empire architecture with Queen Anne flourishes, a mansard roof, a truncated tower, and sprawlin…
$9.25M Grand Estate With Indoor Pool, Horse Barn, Movie Theater Hits Market In Westchester $9.25M Grand Estate With Indoor Pool, Horse Barn, Movie Theater Hits Market In Westchester
$9.25M Grand Estate With Indoor Pool, Horse Barn, Movie Theater Hits Market In Westchester A grand estate set on more than 83 acres in the heart of Westchester’s horse country is now on the market for $9.25 million, and it’s like something out of a storybook.   The property, known as Darlington Hall and located at 422 Hardscrabble Rd. in North Salem, includes a 10,000-square-foot manor home, indoor pool, horse barn, and multiple guest accommodations, according to the listing by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Set behind gates and reached by a half-mile driveway, the estate is modeled after Salutation, an English country house designed by architect Sir Edward Lutyens. A…
Live Inside A Painting: 100-Acre Hudson Valley Estate With Ties To Famed Artist Lists For $7M Live Inside A Painting: 100-Acre Hudson Valley Estate With Ties To Famed Artist Lists For $7M
Live Inside A Painting: 100-Acre Hudson Valley Estate With Ties To Famed Artist Lists For $7M This Hudson Valley stunner might be your masterpiece.  A historic 100-acre compound just minutes from downtown Hudson offers an extraordinary mix of old-world charm, modern amenities, and a surprising connection to one of the Hudson River School’s most iconic painters. The 5,100-square-foot estate sits atop a winding drive and boasts Catskill Mountain views and sunsets “right out of the paintings themselves,” reads the listing from Houlihan Lawrence. Asking price? $7.3 million. The Hudson estate. Alon Koppel History suggests that famed landscape artist Frederic Church—best kno…
HV's $9M 'Castle In The Sky' Hits Market Complete With Turrets, Tunnel, Pool Fit For Royalty HV's $9M 'Castle In The Sky' Hits Market Complete With Turrets, Tunnel, Pool Fit For Royalty
HV's $9M 'Castle In The Sky' Hits Market Complete With Turrets, Tunnel, Pool Fit For Royalty If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a fairytale, this Ulster County estate might just be your happily-ever-after. Nicknamed the Castle in the Sky, this jaw-dropping Kingston property is turning heads with its turret-topped towers, panoramic mountain views, and a feature that could give Hogwarts a run for its money: a 200-foot underground, lighted tunnel. Listed at a majestic $9.45 million, the estate is one of the most expensive residential properties currently for sale in Ulster County—and it’s easy to see why. Set on 46.5 acres with sweeping views of the Catskills and Mohonk Mountain, th…
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Selling Her NJ Home For Just Under $1.8M Angelina Pivarnick, one of the original cast members of MTV’s "Jersey Shore," has listed her New Jersey mansion — and it’s going for a cool $1.799 million The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home sits at 3 Bowers Drive in the exclusive Clayton Farms community of Freehold. Pivarnik reportedly moved into the house in 2021. According to the listing, the home spans over 5,500 square feet and sits on a 1.1-acre premium lot. It's packed with high-end finishes — including a custom resort-style yard with a pool. The home, listed by Aleksandr Pritsker of EXP Realty, features a butterfly staircase, two-…
Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In Westchester Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In Westchester
Beyond Luxe: $10.5M Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Hits Market In Westchester A sky-high penthouse suite at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in downtown White Plains has just hit the market, carrying a jaw-dropping $10.5 million price tag and offering over 10,700 square feet of ultra-custom living.  Located at 5 Renaissance Square, Penthouse 41 is perched atop the 41st floor of the Ritz-Carlton's exclusive Westchester tower. Known simply as “P10,” the residence features six bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, with sweeping panoramic views in every direction, according to the listing by Christie's International Real Estate.  Every inch of the spraw…
Estate Designed For Rockefeller Family Member Hits Market In Westchester For $12M Estate Designed For Rockefeller Family Member Hits Market In Westchester For $12M
Estate Designed For Rockefeller Family Member Hits Market In Westchester For $12M A breathtaking Westchester County estate built for a member of the Rockefeller family has hit the market, offering would-be buyers a opportunity to own a slice of Hudson Valley history—complete with panoramic river views, equestrian facilities, and direct access to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Known as Winterburn Farm, the 42-acre estate at 48 Raafenberg Rd. in Sleepy Hollow was designed for Rodman Rockefeller, son of former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, by architect Richard P. Donahue, according to its Zillow listing.  The mid-century modern home, now listed for $12 milli…
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' 'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?'
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' If the housing market has you weeping into your Zillow alerts, this might be the fairy tale you’ve been waiting for—assuming you’re not afraid of snow, taxes, or the occasional creaky floorboard. A stunning 1870 Italianate Victorian in upstate New York has the internet positively swooning after it hit the market this week for a jaw-dropping $190,000. That’s right. Four bedrooms. Four bathrooms. Over 3,300 square feet. For less than the price of a Brooklyn studio closet. Located at 465 West Church Street in Elmira (Chemung County), the 3,392-square-foot beauty was listed Monday, March 24 and…
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Hudson Valley railroad history buffs, here's your chance at living in the estate of a former train tycoon.  A Putnam County carriage-style home that once belonged to a 19th-century railroad magnate’s estate located in Garrison at 16 Fox Hollow Ln. is now on the market in for just over $2 million.  According to its Houlihan Lawrence listing, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on 5.1 acres and offers 4,464 square feet of meticulously renovated living space.   The home was originally part of the estate of Samuel Sloan, the prominent railroad executive known for directin…
Massive NY Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M Massive NY Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M
Massive NY Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M A massive production studio and waterfront development site in downtown Catskill is heading to auction, offering a rare investment opportunity at nearly half its original listing price. The 20,208-square-foot Lumberyard, a New York State Qualified Production Facility, will be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday, March 20. Originally listed in 2023 for $11.5 million, the property now has a reserve price of $6.35 million — about 45 percent lower than its initial asking price. The auction follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement of a $10 million state grant to revitalize downtown Ca…
Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why
Trump's Tariffs Could Increase New Home Prices Up To $10K, Builders Warn: Here's Why New home prices could jump by as much as $10,000 because of President Donald Trump's tariffs, industry leaders warn. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates that Trump's tariffs could increase prices by $7,500 to $10,000 per new single-family home. The trade group said the estimate is based on reports from members planning for tariff-related price hikes. Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods on Monday, Mar. 4, as well as 20 percent duties on Chinese imports. Two days later, he announced the tariffs would be paused for products covered by the…
$54M Project: Former YMCA Turned Into Over 100 Affordable Apartments In Tarrytown $54M Project: Former YMCA Turned Into Over 100 Affordable Apartments In Tarrytown
$54M Project: Former YMCA Turned Into Over 100 Affordable Apartments In Tarrytown A major housing project in Westchester has been completed, transforming a former YMCA into a $54 million affordable housing development that will provide more than 100 affordable apartments. The development, known as "62 Main" and built in the former YMCA of Tarrytown, offers 108 apartments, with 88 units reserved for seniors aged 55 and older. The housing is available to households earning up to 70% of the Area Median Income and aims to provide much-needed affordable living options in Westchester County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, March 6.  The project involved rehabilit…
NY Socialite's Former Mansion With Bowling Alley, Koi Pond, Elevator Listed For $25M NY Socialite's Former Mansion With Bowling Alley, Koi Pond, Elevator Listed For $25M
NY Socialite's Former Mansion With Bowling Alley, Koi Pond, Elevator Listed For $25M Here’s your chance to live like Saratoga royalty–if the price is right. The famed Palazzo Riggi, one of Saratoga Springs’ most luxurious estates, officially hit the market on Tuesday, March 4, giving prospective buyers a chance to own a 19,000-square-foot stone mansion packed with over-the-top amenities. Asking price? $24.9 million. Located at 637 North Broadway, the property was last sold at auction in September 2023 for $7.1 million—a price tag that suddenly looks like a bargain compared to its new listing. The annual tax bill? A cool $143,000. Palazzo Riggi in Saratoga Springs. …
Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York
Trump Administration Selling Off 15 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces In New York The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
'White Lotus' Star Restored This Hudson Valley Hunting Lodge To Its Former Glory: Look Inside 'White Lotus' Star Restored This Hudson Valley Hunting Lodge To Its Former Glory: Look Inside
'White Lotus' Star Restored This Hudson Valley Hunting Lodge To Its Former Glory: Look Inside Walton Goggins is opening the doors to his enchanting 1920s lodge in the Hudson Valley, giving "Architectural Digest" an exclusive tour of the historically rich, thoughtfully restored estate he calls home. Originally built in 1924 as a Scottish hunting lodge, the 8,000-square-foot estate in Hillsdale, NY sits on 125 acres—once part of a sprawling 3,000-acre property.  When Goggins ("The Righteous Gemstones," "The Hateful Eight," "White Lotus") and his wife, Nadia Conners, purchased the home sometime after the COVID pandemic, it had been untouched for nearly a century, with every s…
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher
Home Sales Plummet, Prices Hit New January Record: How Tariffs Could Drive Costs Higher Home sales fell in January as prices continued soaring, showing the financial strains potential buyers are facing. Existing-home sales declined 4.9 percent from December 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million in January, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Feb. 21. The median home price climbed 4.8 percent year-over-year to $396,900, the highest amount ever in a month of January. In the Northeast, sales fell 5.7 percent from December to an annual rate of 500,000 homes, though they increased 4.2 percent from January 2024. The m…
New $18M Housing Complex Brings Affordable Units To Westchester New $18M Housing Complex Brings Affordable Units To Westchester
New $18M Housing Complex Brings Affordable Units To Westchester A new housing complex offering more than two dozen affordable apartments has officially opened in Northern Westchester, officials announced. Maple Commons, an $18 million all-electric development on Maple Street in Croton-on-Hudson, was completed as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statewide housing initiative, which aims to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York, Hochul announced on Thursday, Feb. 20.  The two-building complex, developed by Regan Development, offers 33 affordable, energy-efficient apartments for residents earning up to 80 percent of the area median inc…
Landlords Need 'Good Cause' To Evict Tenants In This Westchester Village: New Law In Effect Now Landlords Need 'Good Cause' To Evict Tenants In This Westchester Village: New Law In Effect Now
Landlords Need 'Good Cause' To Evict Tenants In This Westchester Village: New Law In Effect Now A village in Westchester has joined a small list of New York municipalities to implement "good cause" eviction protections for renters, ensuring tenants cannot be evicted or denied lease renewals without a valid reason.  The Village of Croton-on-Hudson's "Good Cause Eviction" law went into effect on Friday, Feb. 7 after being adopted by the Board of Trustees at their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8.  The Good Cause Eviction law prohibits landlords covered under its provisions from evicting tenants or refusing lease renewals without a valid reason, such as non-payment of rent, le…
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