by Robert Smith | Apr 11, 2026 | Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate Agent Tips
Key Takeaways Real estate is not one national market. It is a collection of local and increasingly hyper-local markets. National housing headlines provide a broad backdrop, but local conditions determine what is really happening on the ground. Onondaga County, Oswego...
by Robert Smith | Apr 10, 2026 | National Association of REALTORS, Real Estate News
Key Takeaways The NAR buy-side settlement was announced Friday, April 10, and totals $52.25 million. The agreement is tied to the Tuccori case and is still subject to court approval. NAR says the settlement is intended to protect members and reduce broader legal...
by Robert Smith | Apr 10, 2026 | Affordability, Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, National Association of Homebuilders, Real Estate Agent Tips
Many homes in Syracuse and Central New York were built in the early 1900s, making New York housing stock among the oldest in the nation. Key Takeaways New York has the oldest housing stock in the nation, and that creates both challenges and opportunity. Smart agents...
by Robert Smith | Apr 9, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate, Real Estate Industry Insights
Key Takeaways Pocket listings sold for about 1.7% more The advantage comes from avoiding negotiation They often sell faster Luxury homes can see significantly higher premiums Clear Cooperation reduced—but did not eliminate—the strategy How a listing enters the market...
by Robert Smith | Mar 30, 2026 | Fingerprinting
Key Takeaways Florida requires fingerprinting for new real estate license applicants. Fingerprints must be submitted electronically through an approved LiveScan process. You can complete Florida fingerprinting locally in Syracuse through FastFingerprints. We also...
