by Robert Smith | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Centralization, Litigation, and Risk: A Quiet Warning for New York Brokers and Agents Centralization, litigation risk, and liability exposure are reshaping the modern real estate industry. Recently, while reading a post by Notorious Rob (Rob Hahn) outlining several...
by Robert Smith | Dec 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key Takeaways for CNY Licensees – 2026 New 2026 conforming loan limits may expand buyer eligibility after January 1 Multifamily financing continues to favor affordability-focused properties NYS minimum wage increases will impact operating costs and housing budgets...
by Robert Smith | Nov 4, 2025 | Online Courses, Appraiser Education, Continuing Education, Licensing Courses, Mortgage, Prelicensing Course, Real Estate Licensing Course, Uncategorized
Key Takeaways One day only – November 5: Save 40% on Real Estate, Appraisal, and Mortgage (MLO) courses. Includes Continuing Education: Perfect for New York real estate license renewal. Promo Code: PIE40 — enter at checkout. Eligible Courses: Continuing Education,...
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 | 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 | 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...
