by Robert Smith | Dec 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key Takeaways for CNY Licensees – 2026 New 2026 conforming loan limits may expand buyer eligibility after January 1 Multifamily financing continues to favor affordability-focused properties NYS minimum wage increases will impact operating costs and housing budgets...
by Robert Smith | Nov 4, 2025 | Online Courses, Continuing Education, Licensing Courses, Mortgage, Prelicensing Course, Real Estate Licensing Course, Uncategorized
Key Takeaways One day only – November 5: Save 40% on Real Estate, Appraisal, and Mortgage (MLO) courses. Includes Continuing Education: Perfect for New York real estate license renewal. Promo Code: PIE40 — enter at checkout. Eligible Courses: Continuing Education,...
by Robert Smith | Nov 1, 2025 | Real Estate News, News for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Agent Tips
Key Takeaways Read privacy policies regularly. They change—and changes can be retroactive or expand affiliate sharing. Zillow Group now owns Follow Up Boss (FUB). Policy updates allow access/use of your customer data and sharing with “ZINC affiliates.” Consolidation...
by Robert Smith | Oct 27, 2025 | News for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
Key Takeaways Tech overlap is costly: If fewer than 30 percent of your agents use a platform, it’s not a tech stack—it’s a tax. Audit quarterly: Review every system’s real usage and eliminate subscriptions that don’t deliver measurable value. Reduce redundancy:...
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...
