by Robert Smith | Feb 25, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate, Tips for Real Estate Agents
🚩 Kickback Red Flags If any of the situations below come up, pause and get guidance before moving forward. “Don’t worry about disclosing this…” Payment offered after the transaction closes Compensation tied to a referral but no written agreement “Marketing”...
by Robert Smith | Feb 18, 2026 | Housing Market, National Association of Homebuilders, Opinion, Real Estate
~2 minute read Breaking Down New Home Affordability in Syracuse Metro Region In my morning email, a report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) made me pause and consider new home affordability in our Syracuse Metro Region. Nationally, about 65% of...
by Robert Smith | Feb 17, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Tips for Real Estate Agents
New York Stigmatized Property Disclosure: What Agents Must Not RevealIn every licensing class, there’s a moment when students do a double-take.We cover disclosure rules, and someone asks:“But wouldn’t a buyer want to know if someone died in the house?”It’s a fair...
by Robert Smith | Feb 16, 2026 | Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate
Why Syracuse Stands Out in 2026 as U.S. Home Sales Slow Nationwide The Syracuse 2026 housing market is drawing attention as buyers weigh affordability, inventory, and interest rates while sellers wonder what demand will look like heading into the New Year.The U.S....
by Robert Smith | Feb 9, 2026 | Housing Market, News for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate News
New York’s Land-Home Property Act: A Quiet Change That Could Add Real Housing Inventory New York State has enacted a practical housing-supply reform, recently signed by Governor Hochl, that could meaningfully expand affordable housing options: the New York Land-Home...
