According to the latest poll by the Siena Research Institute (SRI), New York State consumer home buying plans were down 6.3 percent in March from the last measurement in January. Overall, New York State consumer confidence stands at 87.1, up 1.9 points. New York’s overall consumer confidence is 3.9 points below the nation’s index of 91.

Buying plans were also down for cars/trucks, consumer electronics and furniture. Buying plans were up for major home improvements.To read the entire SRI press release, click here.