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, Information for realtors, 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...
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 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...
