Capital Region Real Estate Market Update — April 2026 Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga & Rensselaer Counties | Single-Family Homes | Global MLS

The spring market is in full swing — and the competition is real.

April delivered exactly what the late-arriving spring inventory wave promised: an active, aggressive market where motivated buyers are …

As warmer weather arrives across New York, it’s the perfect time for homeowners to tackle seasonal maintenance before small issues become expensive repairs. Whether you're staying or selling, keeping on top of routine upkeep not only protects your investment but can also improve curb appeal and long-term property value …

In a competitive real estate market, it’s easy to assume the highest offer wins. While price is certainly important, it’s only one piece of a much larger equation. In reality, the strongest offer is often the one that gives the seller the most certainty, flexibility, and confidence—not necessarily the highest …

Capital Region Real Estate Market Update — March 2026 Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga & Rensselaer Counties | Single-Family Homes | Global MLS

The Capital Region housing market is officially shifting into its spring cycle — just on a slightly delayed timeline compared to prior years.

After a slower start to 2026, March brought …

In a strong seller’s market, homes that are priced and presented strategically often attract multiple offers—a situation every seller dreams of. Not only can multiple offers drive up the sale price, but they also give you leverage to negotiate terms beyond just price, making the sale work best for your …

February 2026 Market Snapshot: More Listings, Steady Prices

Albany • Schenectady • Saratoga • Rensselaer 

The Capital Region housing market is beginning to show signs of greater balance as we head into the spring market, with more homes available and buyers gaining slightly more time to make decisions. However, demand …

January 2026 Market Snapshot: Inventory Is Building - But Still Tight

Albany • Schenectady • Saratoga • Rensselaer 

January brought a noticeable shift in inventory, with 913 active homes on the market — the highest level we’ve seen in the past year.

That pushed months of supply to 1.93 months …

December Market Snapshot: What Buyers and Sellers Experienced

Albany • Schenectady • Saratoga • Rensselaer

What Buyers Likely Noticed in December

If you were shopping for a home in December, the market probably felt familiar and fast-moving.

Most homes sold right around their asking price, with buyers paying about 100 …