housing market

New data also show median home prices cooled off.

August home sales in Central New York dropped by 11% compared to last year. Despite a 30% increase in homes listed for sale, the median home price rose 8.7% to $250,000.

The Syracuse Housing Trust Fund Corporation would fill gaps not being met through other programs or funding sources.

Low inventory is also a problem. Can the state and county eliminate barriers?

Buyers are offering well over asking price to get the home they want as Syracuse's inventory is low.