Martin Kostadinov RESClosed in Eastwood today. Big congratulations to my buyers on their new home—truly great to work with from start to finish. Welcome home.
Wallet Wednesday 💵🏡
Before you tour a bunch of homes, set 3 numbers:
1) monthly comfort payment
2) cash-to-close target
3) first-year buffer (repairs + upkeep)
Want my quick worksheet? DM me “BUDGET”.
#WalletWednesday #CNYRealEstate #HomeBuying
Neighborhood Nudge Tuesday: snow-day commute reality check in CNY.
Main-road access, hills, and refreeze zones can change your daily drive fast.
Reply MAP and I’ll send a quick neighborhood shortlist based on your commute + budget.
#CNYRealEstate #HomeBuying
Main-road access, hills, and refreeze zones can change your daily drive fast.
Reply MAP and I’ll send a quick neighborhood shortlist based on your commute + budget.
#CNYRealEstate #HomeBuying
Maintenance Monday: The Two-Spot Check
Near-freezing weather? Check:
• Drip line (roof + gutters): New icicles/overflow = early warning
• Refreeze zone (driveway + steps): Pre-treat where it refreezes first
Comment SPOTS and I’ll send my winter map.
#MaintenanceMonday #WinterHomeTips #SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
Near-freezing weather? Check:
• Drip line (roof + gutters): New icicles/overflow = early warning
• Refreeze zone (driveway + steps): Pre-treat where it refreezes first
Comment SPOTS and I’ll send my winter map.
#MaintenanceMonday #WinterHomeTips #SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
Onondaga County (Nov 2025) market update: 253 new listings (-6.3% YoY), 332 homes sold (-8.29% YoY), median price $271,500 (+8.6% YoY). If you want a neighborhood-specific snapshot, message me “MARKET”.
Maintenance Monday: With the cold and snow here, take 10 minutes to do an indoor ice-dam check—look for ceiling stains, seal attic hatch drafts, check for warm-air leaks, and make sure bath fans vent outside. Small steps now can prevent costly repairs later.
#MaintenanceMonday #WinterHomeTips #IceDams #HomeMaintenance #CentralNewYork #HowardHanna #CNYRealEstate
Flashback Friday:
Before I got my real estate license, I believed:
• You needed 20% down
• You had to time the market perfectly
• You should see tons of houses before deciding
A year in, I know the “right” path depends on your budget, timeline, and goals—not myths.
Thinking about buying in 2025? Reply or DM and I’ll help you sort out what’s actually true.
#FlashbackFriday #CNYRealEstate #HomeBuyerTips
🛠️ Toolbelt Tuesday: Mark it before it’s buried ❄️
Before the next big snow, use reflective stakes to mark:
Driveway edges
Mailbox & walkways
Outdoor units (AC/heat pump, gas meter, etc.)
Once everything is covered, those markers help prevent damage from shovels and plows and can save you from expensive repair surprises in the spring.
#ToolbeltTuesday #HomeMaintenance #WinterPrep #CNYRealEstate
New Substack just went live:
Cold Weather, Warmer Market (and my one and only detailing sale of the year).
Quick CNY real estate update + details on my Black Friday 20% off Mobile Car Detailing gift certificates.
Read it here 👇
https://zurl.co/aZo2Q
New “Keys, Cars & CNY” is out.
🔹 Micron’s delayed project timeline and the Central New York housing market
🔹 Why 50-year mortgages can hurt long-term wealth
🔹 Winter preparedness tips for homeowners in our snow/slush season
Full newsletter: https://zurl.co/FRKaF
#CNYRealEstate #SyracuseNY #HousingMarket #Micron #MortgageTips #HomeOwnership
