by Robert Smith | Oct 24, 2025 | Real Estate News, Housing Market, Real Estate Licensing Course
Key Takeaways Home values rising: Median home prices in Onondaga County are up about 6–8% year-over-year, averaging near $270,000. Fast-moving market: Homes often go pending in less than a week and many sell above asking price. Rates are easing: 30-year mortgage rates...
by Robert Smith | Oct 10, 2025 | Real Estate Licensing Course, Getting a NY Real Estate License, In-person, Licensing Courses
style="border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:12px;padding:16px;background:#fafafa;line-height:1.4;" Key Takeaways Dates: Nov 10–21, 2025 Last class of 2025 (next starts Jan 12–23, 2026) Price increase in Jan: In-Person $524, Live Stream $554 Seat limits: 16 In-Person...
by Robert Smith | Sep 22, 2025 | Housing Market, National Association of Homebuilders, Real Estate News
✅ Key Takeaways Mandated energy codes can add substantial upfront costs to new homes (e.g., 2021 IECC), which reduces affordability for entry-level buyers. Energy choice matters: allowing multiple fuel/appliance options helps builders meet budgets and buyers’ needs...
by Robert Smith | Sep 4, 2025 | Real Estate News, Housing Market, Housing Statistics, National Association of Homebuilders
Key Takeaways: New-Home Affordability in Central & Western NY (2025) Syracuse (Onondaga County proxy): The median new home is $516,253; income needed is about $185,280. Roughly 89.2% of households cannot qualify. Rochester: Median new home $559,998; income needed...
by Robert Smith | Jul 31, 2025 | Real Estate News
Key Feature Details Bill Name Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025 Sponsors Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) Total Funding $250 Billion Main Goals Increase housing supply, lower costs, expand modular housing...
