This Small Town Is a Gem in New York’s Finger Lakes — and It Was Just Named One of the Most Affordable Places to Buy a House in the U.S.

Dobrina Zhekova
Wed, July 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT

    Proximity to ski resorts, golf courses, lakes, and real estate that’s a third of the national median draws people to this quaint New York town.

Photo: Courtesy of Experience Cortland

    With the average home value reaching $436,800 in the first quarter of this year — a whopping 33 percent increase since 2020 — and record-high mortgage rates, buying a house has become more challenging. However, there are still pockets of affordable real estate markets in the country that offer budget-friendly options, various urban amenities, and proximity to vacation-style recreation.

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