Finger Lakes agents prepare as New York begins partial reopening
Although the effects remain to be seen, agents in Rochester and surrounding areas are uncertain whether or not Friday's partial reopening of the economy will have a palpable impact on buyer or seller confidence
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Banks get first grab at stimulus checks
Those checks of up to $1,200 for an individual and $500 per dependent were expected to assist landlords indirectly, enabling tenants — at least in lower-cost cities — to pay their rent
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
A close-up of the Federal Reserve seal on a $20 bill
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has applied for federal disaster unemployment assistance, which would provide financial aid to more than 1.2 million independent contractors
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
In New York, open houses and cold calls are suspended. Is rent next?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has already called for a moratorium on evictions at the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic. Now state and city officials are calling for a rent freeze
by Patrick Kearns Mar 23
Details emerge on Amazon's HQ2 drama: A story of envy and Elon
An investigation by Bloomberg News revealed that the Amazon HQ2 selection process was motivated in part by Jeff Bezos' envy of the $1.3B in subsidies Elon Musk got from Nevada
New York becomes the first state to join Fair Housing Act lawsuit against HUD
The lawsuit, which was filed by three civil rights groups in May, says HUD unlawfully suspended Obama-era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing mandate
by Marian McPherson May 16
A crane working on a building
Without a new tax break, builders cannot afford 80,000 below-market units
by Jennifer Riner Apr 4