Home sales in the Empire State dipped slightly from one year ago, but still hit the second highest total on record for October, according to the housing market report released by the New York State Association of REALTORS. The 11,201 closed sales in October 2016 represents the second highest total for the month after the 12,003 sold in October 2015. The statewide median price growth trend continued with a 3.8-percent increase from October 2015. Learn more here.