The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released results from its 2015 SCE Housing Survey. The findings reveal that home price growth expectations were largely unchanged from last year’s survey, with households, on average, expecting a 4.4 percent growth in home prices over the next year.

Home sales and selling prices continued on an upward trend in April, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS. The April 2015 sales total of 7,207 units was up 1.3 percent from April 2014.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Household Debt and Credit Report revealed that aggregate household debt balances were largely flat in the first quarter of 2015. As of the end of March, total household indebtedness was $11.85 trillion, a $24 billion, or 0.2 percent, increase during the first quarter of this year. The report is based on data from the New York Fed’s Consumer Credit Panel, a nationally representative sample drawn from anonymized Equifax credit data.

ClickPay, the fastest growing provider of SaaS-based payment and billing solutions for the property management industry in the U.S., launched new ads across multiple digital billboards throughout Times Square.

“During the first three months of 2015, the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York continued to meet the needs of our members as they work to strengthen and support the communities they serve,” said José R. González, president and CEO of the FHLBNY. “We continued to perform well in the quarter, and this consistent performance reaffirms our cooperative as a reliable and dependable partner for our members.”

The more than 5-percent increase in home sales in March helped the New York State housing market post first quarter gains, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS. Closed sales were up 1.6 percent in the 2015 first quarter compared to the same period in 2014, while the median price climbed by 2.2 percent.

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq:NYMT) today announced that it priced a public offering of 3,600,000 shares of its 7.875% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), liquidation preference $25.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $90,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.

Results from the March 2015 Survey of Consumer Expectations suggest that expectations have rebounded compared to last month. In particular, after a marked decline in February, expectations about home prices, earnings growth and household spending returned to levels that prevailed during the second half of 2014.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today launched a series of reports detailing trends in borrowing and indebtedness at the state and local level. The Regional Household Debt and Credit Snapshot includes data about mortgages, student loans, credit cards, auto loans and delinquencies for New York City and its boroughs, as well as various metro areas in New York State, northern New Jersey and western Connecticut. There are a total of 27 Snapshots.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today detailed projected savings for New York taxpayers as a result of the Property Tax Relief program, which provides 1.3 million homeowners significant financial relief. The $1.66 billion program, which also includes a renters' credit, is part of the Governor's 2015 Opportunity Agenda.

Despite being one of the coldest Februarys in history, the New York State housing market notched gains in both closed sales (2.5 percent) and median sales price (1.3 percent) compared to last February, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS.

Bronx Residential workers overwhelmingly ratified a new 4-year contract tonight that will give them a $64.75 per week raise over the next 4 years and maintain the health care and retirement benefits for over 3,500 residential workers. Their new contract also includes an employer 401k contribution of five dollars per week starting in the second year of the contract

SL Green Realty Corp.(NYSE:SLG) today reported that its board of directors has declared the quarterly dividend of$0.60per share of common stock.

"Without 421-a, our housing crisis will take an immediate turn for the worse."

Results from the February 2015 Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) paint a multifaceted picture of the direction of the US economy. Median consumer inflation expectations at the short term horizon declined slightly to 2.8 percent, but remained stable at the three-year horizon. Both home price expectations and household spending change expectations fell to their lowest levels since the inception of the survey in June 2013

The number of closed home sales in New York State during January dipped by 10.7 percent compared to January 2014, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS

NEW YORK, NY – February 19, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexington Realty Trust ("Lexington") (NYSE:LXP), a real estate investment trust focused on single-tenant real estate investments, today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014.

New York, NY – February 18, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) today released its unaudited financial highlights...

Albany, NY - May 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State median home sales price held steady in April at $215,000 compared to April 2013, while the number of closed sales fell by more than 11 percent compared to a year ago, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS. Sales dropped 1.8 percent compared to the start of 2013

Albany, NY - April 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State median sales price grew by 5.1 percent in the 2014 first quarter compared to a year ago, continuing its upward trend, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS. Sales dropped 1.8 percent compared to the start of 2013.

Albany, NY - February 21, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State housing market started 2014 on solid footing with closed and pending sales falling minimally from the significant gains posted in January 2013, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS. The statewide median sales price continued to grow as it did throughout 2013, posting a 10.1-percent increase compared to last January

Albany, NY - February 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today detailed his proposal to cut taxes for residents and businesses during a visit to Nassau Community College in Nassau County. As part of the Governor’s 2014-15 Executive Budget, the proposal continues the fiscal discipline of the past three years by holding spending increases to below two percent, while also reducing taxes by more than $2 billion by 2016-17

Albany, NY - December 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Empire State’s November housing market posted a 4.8-percent increase in closed sales compared to a year ago, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS. The strong buyer activity also drove a 9-percent growth in the median sales price compared to November 2012

NEW YORK, NY - November 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In its latest Household Debt and Credit Report, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that outstanding household debt increased $127 billion from the previous quarter, the largest increase since the first quarter of 2008. The increase was due to rises in mortgage balances ($56 billion), student loans ($33 billion), auto loans ($31 billion) and credit card debt ($4 billion). The Quarterly Report is based on data from the New York Fed’s Consumer Credit Panel, a nationally representative sample drawn from anonymized Equifax credit data

New York, NY - October 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Motivated homebuyers dominated the Empire State’s summer housing market, powering 17.4-percent jumps in both statewide closed sales and pending sales during the third quarter, according to the housing market report released today by the New York State Association of REALTORS®. The state median sales price increased by 5.4 percent statewide.