Onondaga County housing market update for May 2026:

• 530 new listings
• 654 pending sales
• 5 median days on market
• $280,000 median sale price

The local market remains highly competitive for buyers and favorable for well-prepared sellers.

#RealEstate #Syracuse #CentralNewYork #OnondagaCounty

SHOWING SCHOOL SATURDAY 🏡

Showings aren’t inspections — knowing the split matters:

✅ Showing = big red flags, layout, location fit
🔍 Inspection = systems, structure, moisture, electrical details

Pro move: If you’re really interested, schedule a 2nd showing and consider bringing an inspector/contractor before submitting an offer.

Reply PLAYBOOK and I’ll send my “showing vs inspection” guide.
#RealEstate #HomeBuying #Syracuse #CentralNewYork #FirstTimeHomeBuyer

Feature Friday 🏠❄️ Roof Age & Ice Dams (Syracuse/CNY)

Look for:
• asphalt shingle wear + granule loss
• large icicles/ice dams
• ceiling stains/paint bubbling
• roof age (can affect insurance options)

Reply FEATURE and I’ll send my roof checklist.
#Syracuse #CentralNewYork #RealEstate #HomeBuying #Roofing #IceDams #HomeInspection #HowardHanna

Showing School Saturday 🏡
First 90 seconds of a showing: smell (moisture/smoke), floors (soft spots/slope), ceilings (stains), windows (drafts/condensation), and mechanicals (furnace/water heater).
Reply TOUR for my showing checklist.

#RealEstate #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #SyracuseNY #CentralNewYork #CNY

Decision Thursday 🧠 (listing blurred)

With more buyers than sellers, preparation is the advantage:
1) max monthly payment
2) must-haves vs nice-to-haves
3) timeline/terms

Reply PLAYBOOK if you want my buyer decision checklist.
#HomeBuying #RealEstate #CentralNewYork #SyracuseNY

Bats, Silicon, Snow, & Shovels: Micron breaks ground near Syracuse

$100b fab, extreme ultraviolet lithography, megawatts of power, acres of cleanrooms, atomic process nodes, and they are keeping the bats safe 🦇🚜❄️

https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/01/17/bats-silicon-snow-shovels-micron-breaks-ground-near-syracuse-a-100b-chipmaking-bet/

#micron #semiconductors #centralnewyork

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@micronceo
@govkathyhochul
@senschumer

Showing School Saturday 🏡

Bring this to every showing:
• Tape measure
• Phone charger
• Notes checklist
• Flashlight

It keeps you organized and helps you compare homes clearly.
Reply TOUR and I’ll send my one-page showing checklist.
#RealEstate #HomeBuying #HouseHunting #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #SyracuseNY #CentralNewYork

MYTH vs FACT MONDAY ❄️

MYTH: “Winter is a bad time to buy.”
FACT: Winter can mean fewer shoppers and less competition in some price points—if you tour with a plan.

Reply TOUR and I’ll send my Winter Showing Playbook (what to check + what to ask).
#MythVsFactMonday #RealEstate #CentralNewYork

Open House: 307 Malverne Dr, Syracuse
Sun Jan 11 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | $149,900

I’ll be hosting with listing agent Mary Bill. Come tour, ask questions, and take your time walking through.

Highlights: updated kitchen (granite + stainless), hardwood floors, enclosed 3-season porch, deck + fully fenced yard, detached garage.

#OpenHouse #SyracuseNY #CentralNewYork #UpstateNY #NYRealEstate #HowardHanna