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For the first time in 30 months, home sales increased in New York in February, while inventory dropped yet again to its lowest point in recorded history, according to the housing report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®.

Inventory of homes dropped 16.8 percent from 28,170 homes available in February 2023 to just 23,448 units last month. This marks the lowest number of homes for sale since statistics have been kept in New York State. This also marks the 12th consecutiv...

When it comes to selling a home, every property has two opportunities to make a first impression on potential buyers: when they drive up to your house and when they open your door and walk inside. That's why your home's curb appeal and interior setting are among the first steps to unlocking its true value.

However, the art of selling a home at the highest possible ROI takes more than making great first impressions. Getting the most out of a home sale lies in making the right improvements that a...

 

If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up.

Today’s market is very different than it was before the housing crash in 2008. Here’s why.

It’s Harder To Get a Loan Now – and That’s Actually a Good Thing

It was much easier to get a home loan during the lead-up to the 2008 housing crisis than it is...

IN THIS ARTICLE

• Selecting a Container
• Drainage
• Soil
• Light and Temperature
• Watering
• Fertilizing
• Seeds or Seedlings?
• Vegetable Choices
• FAQs

If you don't have the space for a full garden, you can grow just about any vegetable in a container. The secret to successful container gardening is knowing what type of vessel to choose for each vegetable, selecting a nourishing soil, and providing the correct amount of light, water, and fertilization.

Follow our tips for...

Few things give a garden a more untended look than weeds. One way to deal with pesky weeds is to kill them with commercial herbicides. But this approach isn't for everyone. For them, mere weed control isn't as important as achieving weed control without harsh chemicals. Some choose to tolerate weeds like wild violets rather than fighting them.

If you love a well-manicured garden and perfect lawn but don't like to use herbicides, there are some homemade weed killers you can use.

Hom...

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