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, 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...
by Robert Smith | Jul 11, 2025 | Real Estate News, Uncategorized
Buyers Can Look All They Want—But Many Still Can’t Buy (Especially in High-Tax States)Every weekend, open houses fill with hopeful buyers touring properties, browsing listings online, and dreaming about homeownership. But here’s the hard truth: it doesn’t matter how...
