by Robert Smith | Mar 23, 2026 | Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Mortgage
Key Points for Agents The 10-year Treasury is the leading indicator for mortgage rates. Mortgage rates typically run 1.5%–2.5% higher than the 10-year yield. Rising yields usually mean higher rates and reduced affordability. Falling yields can lead to lower rates and...
by Robert Smith | Mar 13, 2026 | Howard Hanna, News for Real Estate Agents
Key Points for AgentsHoward Hanna is launching a private listing network called HannaList.The platform allows listings to be shared internally before MLS distribution.Private listing strategies are becoming a major industry discussion.Policies like NAR Clear...
by Robert Smith | Mar 8, 2026 | Real Estate Industry Insights, Real Estate
Key Points for Agents"List to Last" once meant listings generated multiple transactions for the listing agent.Before portals, most buyer inquiries went directly to the listing agent.Today many buyer inquiries flow through portals such as Zillow.Agents often pay...
by Robert Smith | Feb 27, 2026 | Opinion, Housing Shortage
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by Robert Smith | Feb 27, 2026 | Housing Market, Housing Statistics, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers
Quick Take for Agents: $300K Is a Key Affordability Line National (NAHB): Over half of U.S. households cannot afford a $300,000 home under current conditions. Local (GSAR/CNYIS): Onondaga County’s median sale price is about $270K, but the average sale price is about...
