Retrofitting older homes: a path to savings
First building code: Code of Hammurabi (c. 1750 B.C.) – Law 229: “If a builder builds a house…”.
NJ specialist joins global real estate tax team as one of four hires
Newt Kirk, Appraisal Institute member, serves as expert witness in New Jersey Tax Court.
Cortland County Real Estate: Top 9 Expensive Home Sales, Oct 18‑24
Cortlandville house sold for $695k tops Cortland County's most expensive residential sales list this week.
Madison County Homes: Top 10 Most Expensive Sales, Oct. 11‑24
Cazenovia home sold $485k tops Madison County's pricey sales list, Oct 11‑24.
Buyers Reject Chains, Grab Homes in Cities with Distinct Downtowns
In Ridgewood, NJ, two Starbucks are close, yet at indie cafés for pour‑over coffee, fresh pastries, and community charm.
Oneida County: Top 10 Priciest Homes Sold Oct. 18‑24
New Hartford house sold for $700k tops Oneida County's most expensive residential sales this week.
Homebuyers Celebrate: Falling Rates Surprise Boost Housing Market
Fed’s September rate cut boosts housing market, defying usual slow season, Zillow says; activity remains strong.
Shallow & Mid-Bay Industrial: Pricing Power & Opportunity Beyond DCs
Institutional capital targets large highway distribution centers like Amazon and Walmart, yet a $300B market lies below.
Oswego County: Top 10 pricey homes sold Oct. 18‑24
Constantia home sold for $625k, leading Oswego County’s most expensive residential sales this week.
Cayuga County: Top 10 Highest‑Priced Home Sales, Oct 18‑24
Fleming home sold for $1.2M, leading Cayuga County's most expensive residential sales this week.
Spotlight on Agent Carolee Hawkins
Carolee Hawkins
Opendoor Shares Jump 13% as Rate Cut Hopes Boost Real Estate
10 Stocks Beat Wall Street’s Bets; Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) surges 13.37% to $7.97 Friday.
US Homeownership Falls in 2025, First Drop in Almost Ten Years
US homeowners fell in 2025, first drop in nearly a decade, says realty firm RedFin.
Seneca County: 8 Most Expensive Homes Sold Oct. 18-24
House in Varick sold for $329k tops Seneca County's most expensive residential sales list this week.
RE stocks climb as October rate cut odds rise, earnings meet targets
Real estate stocks rise after sector beats expectations; retail inflation report boosts October rate‑cut hopes.
Woman Pleads 'Help!' Over $160K Inherited Home, Realtor Demands Earnest
Woman in standoff with sisters over $160k grandma house after realtor demanded earnest money; posts on r/RealEstate.
Higher Ed's Real Estate Shuffle: Oakland's New Gamble
San Francisco’s top universities, including Wharton, made surprising moves this week in the Bay Area.
Eagles claims and Snapchat fame don’t cover the bills
Fame, but no fortune? Two iconic properties: Snapchat's beachfront HQ and a famed apartment.
Bezos' $63M Home Purchase Reveals Much About His New Marriage
Jeff Bezos sells Seattle mansion for $63M, signaling his break from the city that built his empire.
Hundreds of vacant lots owned by Chicago’s worst landowner stay unsold
Chicago’s “worst landowner” woman sells properties to pay debts, but neglect makes them hard to sell.















