Buying Property in Ithaca:
To reintroduce an topic touched upon a couple years earlier in this thread, I'd like to know specifically about Ithaca's real estate market at this time.
I will start my PhD this fall and expect to be near campus for 5 - 7 years, possibly traveling for fieldwork for one or two of those years.
I've heard about Ithaca being a desirable location to own property, and about it's recent transition to a "seller's market".
Does anyone have insight into buying a home there? Is it economically sound at this time? Is it easy to rent?
Is the task of purchasing property doable while also juggling first year courses?
Thanks!