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The Westchester housing slowed slightly in the fourth quarter of 2018, particularly in the higher‑priced segments of the market, perhaps as a result of the Tax Reform cap on state and local tax deductions. For the quarter, sales of single‑family homes fell almost 6%, and pricing was mixed: down about 2% on average, up a tick at the median, and down almost 3% in the price‑per‑square‑foot. In contrast, sales in the lower‑priced entry‑level coop and condo markets were more robust, with transactions up over 11% for coops and almost 2% for condos, and average prices up 5% for coops and 1% for condos. The divergence between the higher‑priced single‑family market and the coop/condo market might come from the tax changes, which would particularly hit higher‑income home‑buyers in the higher‑priced markets. Still, though, demand is relatively strong, and with inventory starting to creep up, we might see a more robust start to 2019.
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