If you’re in the market for a brand-new build or a fixer-upper, a first home or a weekend getaway, your unique needs, goals and rights as real estate buyers must be paramount. You want to find the right house for you, at the best possible terms, and you shouldn’t have to achieve this on your own.

For Buyers: Real Estate News and Information from the Ulster County Board of REALTORS®

For nearly three quarters of home buyers, that means working with a REALTOR®.

The process of buying a home or other property is complex and, regardless of age, location and income, nearly all buyers view agents as trusted advisers who play an integral role.

On this site you’ll find comprehensive real estate data analysis from the New York State Association of REALTORS®; the latest industry news for homebuyers; the top reasons you should use a REALTOR®; our MLS home-listing search tool; town-by-town descriptions of life in Ulster County; and the best ways to connect directly with the Ulster County Board of REALTORS®.

Remember: If you know the town in which you want to buy, it’s never been easier to find a real estate agent. Google the town name and “real estate agent,” and contact licensed REALTORS® with experience advising investors in the area.

Real Estate News

Housing Affordability Weakened in February 2024

April, 19 2024

Housing Affordability Weakened in February 2024

Housing affordability fell nationally in February 2024, the monthly mortgage payment decreased 3%, and the median single-family home price fell 1.5%.

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 18, 2024

April, 18 2024

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 18, 2024

Mortgage interest rates rose to 7.1% this week; despite higher mortgage rates, mortgage applications increased.

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 11, 2024

April, 11 2024

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 11, 2024

Yesterday's inflation figures rose to 3.5%, and as a result, mortgage interest rates are likely to increase in the coming weeks.

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Instant Reaction: CPI, April 10, 2024

April, 10 2024

Instant Reaction: CPI, April 10, 2024

March inflation figures were very bad, which also means bad news for interest rates.
By: 
Lawrence Yun

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Instant Reaction: Jobs, April 5, 2024

April, 5 2024

Instant Reaction: Jobs, April 5, 2024

The job market is strong, with 303,000 net payroll job additions in March; 39,000 net new jobs in construction means more housing supply is coming.
By: 
Lawrence Yun

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 4, 2024

April, 4 2024

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 4, 2024

Mortgage interest rates continue their now 17-week stay in the mid-6% range, with the current 30-year mortgage interest rate at 6.82%.

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 28, 2024

March, 28 2024

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 28, 2024

Mortgage interest rates have continued in the mid-6% range for 16 weeks, with the 30-year fixed rate down slightly to 6.79% from 6.8% the week prior.

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In Honor of Women's History Month, a Look at Successes and Challenges for Women in Homeownership

March, 18 2024

Successes and Challenges for Women in Homeownership

We're seeing more and more women becoming homeowners, with single women making a notable impact in the housing market.
Women Homebuyers

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