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 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.
Instant Reaction: Jobs, December 8, 2023
December, 8 2023
Instant Reaction: Jobs, December 8, 2023
Jobs are still being added to the economy, with 199,000 net new payroll gains in November 2023.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, December 7, 2023
December, 7 2023
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, December 7, 2023
The mortgage market continues to improve for home buyers. The 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate hit an average of 7.03% this week.
October 2023 Pending Sales Fall to Lowest since April 2020
December, 4 2023
Pending Sales Fall to Lowest since April 2020
In October 2023, the pending home sales pace declined 1.5% from the previous month and fell 8.5% year-over-year.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 30, 2023
November, 30 2023
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 30, 2023
Mortgage interest rates fell to 7.22% from 7.29% last week; the drop from the October peak of 7.79% translates into significant mortgage savings.
October 2023 Existing-Home Sales Fall to Lowest in 13 Years
November, 28 2023
Oct. 2023 Existing-Home Sales Fall; Lowest in 13 Years
NAR released a summary of existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity this October declined 4.1% from September 2023.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 16, 2023
November, 16 2023
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 16, 2023
The three-week drop in mortgage rates is a steady sign that they have likely hit a peak and are headed down.
Instant Reaction: Inflation, November 14, 2023
November, 14 2023
Instant Reaction: Inflation, November 14, 2023
Inflation is calming, mortgage rates are plunging, and the interest rate rises should be over.
Top 9 Takeaways from NAR's 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
November, 12 2023
Takeaways from the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
Let's take a look at some of the most interesting findings from the 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.