If you've been watching headlines about a red-hot national housing market, our local numbers tell a different story. The Ithaca Board of REALTORS' June 2026 Monthly Indicators show a market that's quietly rebalancing — more choices for buyers, more patience required from sellers, and a few signals worth understanding before you list or make an … Continue reading From Seller’s Market to Balanced: What Tompkins County’s June 2026 Numbers Are Really Telling Us
If you're renting in Ithaca, please read this before you send anyone a dollar for a lease, a deposit, or a set of keys. I recently spotted another suspicious rental post on Nextdoor — the kind that's becoming all too common in our area. A property was listed "for rent" by someone claiming to represent … Continue reading Rental Scams Are Getting Smarter — And They’re Hitting Closer to Home
Whether the Finger Lakes market is moving quickly, slowing down, or simply becoming more selective, sellers still have meaningful control over how their home competes. You cannot control interest rates, the number of competing listings, buyer confidence, or the weather on the weekend your home launches. But you can control the decisions that shape a … Continue reading What Sellers Control in Any Market
This guide for buyers in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes emphasizes the importance of understanding neighborhood characteristics, which can vary significantly even within short distances. It highlights factors such as school districts, tax differences, and property values to assist buyers in making informed decisions. The current real estate market shows stabilizing prices around $380K, with a shift towards more selective buyers. The guide also offers insights on different neighborhoods and advice for navigating the buying process, while providing a fair-value analysis service.
