by Robert Smith | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
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, Lic. RE Broker/Instructor, CDEI | Aug 22, 2025 | Online Courses, Real Estate Licensing Course, Sale
Key Points Save 40% with promo code EXCEL40 through August 31, 2025. Four package options from The CE Shop to fit your budget and study style. Learn at your own pace on desktop, tablet, or phone. Exam prep tools available to help you feel confident on test day....
by Robert Smith, Lic. RE Broker/Instructor, CDEI | Aug 19, 2025 | Housing Market, Real Estate News
Key Takeaways: Suburban Housing Supply Crisis The suburban housing supply crisis is weakening the link between rising home prices and new construction. NAHB research shows regulations add nearly $94,000 to the price of a new home. Zoning and permitting delays create...
by Robert Smith, Lic. RE Broker/Instructor, CDEI | Aug 4, 2025 | Real Estate News
Quick Facts: Down Payment Assistance in Syracuse, NY Minimum Down Payment (FHA) 3.5% Minimum Down Payment (Conventional) 3% with qualifying credit VA Loan Down Payment 0% for eligible buyers Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Range Up to $30,000 (grant or forgivable loan)...
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...
by Robert Smith | Jul 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key Points Homeownership Rate Drops: National homeownership fell to 65.0% in Q2 2025—the lowest since 2019, per NAHB data. Younger Buyers Affected Most: Ages 35–54 saw the largest declines in ownership. Under-35 buyers dropped to 36.4% ownership. More Renters, Fewer...
by Robert Smith, Lic. RE Broker/Instructor, CDEI | Jul 24, 2025 | Real Estate News
Key Point Details Sales Trend Existing home sales fell 2.7% in June 2025, marking a 9-month low Mortgage Rates Rates remain near 7%, but are expected to drop later in 2025 or early 2026 Agent Attrition Over 100,000 agents have left the industry since 2022 Market...
by Robert Smith | Jul 19, 2025 | Real Estate News, Uncategorized
Feature Details Bill Name Housing for U.S. Act Funding Source $250B from Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac sale Target Income Up to 150% of Area Median Income (AMI) Housing Units Up to 3.5 million Labor Requirement Union labor Long-Term Use Deficit reduction after 10 years...