by Robert Smith | Apr 11, 2026 | Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate Agent Tips
Key Takeaways Real estate is not one national market. It is a collection of local and increasingly hyper-local markets. National housing headlines provide a broad backdrop, but local conditions determine what is really happening on the ground. Onondaga County, Oswego...
by Robert Smith | Apr 10, 2026 | Affordability, Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, National Association of Homebuilders, Real Estate Agent Tips
Many homes in Syracuse and Central New York were built in the early 1900s, making New York housing stock among the oldest in the nation. Key Takeaways New York has the oldest housing stock in the nation, and that creates both challenges and opportunity. Smart agents...
by Robert Smith | Apr 9, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate, Real Estate Industry Insights
Key Takeaways Pocket listings sold for about 1.7% more The advantage comes from avoiding negotiation They often sell faster Luxury homes can see significantly higher premiums Clear Cooperation reduced—but did not eliminate—the strategy How a listing enters the market...
by Joe Proppe | Mar 24, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Joe Proppe, Mortgage, Real Estate Industry Insights
Key Takeaways for Agents Mortgage rates are driven more by long-term interest rates than Fed rate cuts Century bonds influence long-term yields and investor expectations Rates may stay elevated longer than buyers expect Understanding the yield curve helps you explain...
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 David Lisi | Mar 4, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, MLS, Real Estate Agent Tips
Why Agents Should Own Their ListingsControl where your listing leads are directedBuild your own audience instead of renting oneReduce dependence on major portalsStrengthen your personal brand and recognitionTurn every listing into ongoing marketing contentBottom line:...
