Real Estate

Survey shows slight decline in real estate pessimism

Thursday, April 21st, 2011, 12:42pm

ALBANY- New Yorkers' pessimistic outlook on the housing market is slowly improving.

The Siena Research Institute released its quarterly survey on real estate sentiment Thursday morning.

It finds that although the sales are still down, homeowners are feeling that property values are starting to creep up.

There was improvement in upstate New York, but not much change in New York City.

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Meeting for first time buyers this weekend

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, November 19th, 2010, 2:24pm

The Albany County Rural Housing Alliance, Inc. is holding a First Time Buyer Education course this weekend.

The course is taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Green Island Municipal Center on 18 George St.

If you would like to attend, contact Susan at 518-765-2425.

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City hosts Choose Cohoes Sunday

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, November 12th, 2010, 12:31pm

Cohoes believes it is just the place new or moving manufacturers and businesses are looking for.

The city is hosting what they're calling a Choose Cohoes open house on Sunday.

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City hosts property event

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Monday, November 8th, 2010, 12:04pm

The City of Cohoes is hosting an event designed to showcase vacant buildings for prospective business tenants.

Choose Cohoes will highlight selected properties that are available for rent or sale for those looking to start their own business or for those interested in relocating or expanding their business to downtown Cohoes.

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Harmony House Marketplace receives $25,000 grant

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, September 10th, 2010, 11:49am

Harmony House Marketplace was presented with a $25,000 Main Street Grant by National Grid for supporting local communities and businesses.

The grant will be used to partially offset the cost for the construction of gas and electric facilities to the new residential and commercial space in the historic downtown area.

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