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O'Connell More Consulting & Real Estate Commercial real estate and business acquisition services in the Upstate New York marketplace. Specializing in investment properties and service businesses.

08/14/2026

Jeff Cook did not start out planning to become one of the largest manufactured housing operators in New York State.

In this clip, he shares how he moved from owning city rental properties into manufactured housing, and how his first community changed the way he viewed the entire asset class.

Sometimes the best opportunities are the ones that challenge your assumptions.

08/12/2026

Manufactured housing communities are often misunderstood.

In this clip, Jeff Cook explains the economics of a land lease community. The resident owns the home, while the community owns and maintains the land, roads, common areas, and utility mains.

That structure can help reduce the cost of homeownership while also protecting residents from some major unexpected infrastructure expenses.

It is not the right fit for everyone, but it is absolutely part of the housing conversation.

08/10/2026

One of the biggest challenges in new housing is not just the home itself. It is the infrastructure underneath and around it.

Roads, utilities, and site work are expensive. In this clip, Jeff Cook explains why the ability to build two-story manufactured homes could help create more square footage on the same lot width.

More bedrooms. Better density. Less pressure on infrastructure cost.

That is the kind of detail that can change what is possible.

08/07/2026

Factory-built housing is not about cutting corners. It is about building efficiently.

Jeff Cook makes a great comparison in this clip. We trust factories to build cars, appliances, and so many of the things we use every day. Housing can benefit from that same controlled environment, scale, and consistency.

When we talk about solving the housing shortage, we need to be open to smarter ways of building.

08/05/2026

This may sound like a technical change, but it could make a very real difference for homebuyers.

In this clip, Jeff Cook explains how manufactured homes have traditionally been treated as personal property, even when placed on land the homeowner owns. With new changes in New York, an affixed manufactured home can become real property.

That matters because it can open the door to more traditional financing, longer mortgage terms, and more competitive rates.

For a housing market that needs more attainable options, this is an important step.

07/31/2026

Not all student housing is built for the same kind of student.

Christine talks about new housing concepts near Syracuse University designed more for graduate students than undergraduates. Think smaller studios and one-bedroom apartments, not dorm-style living.

It is another example of how Central New York’s housing market is becoming more specific, more diverse, and more responsive to the people actually living here.

Follow Christine for more updates on real estate development in Syracuse and Central New York.

New York State apartment owners, managers and affiliates, join O'Connell More Consulting & Real Estate and many others a...
07/30/2026

New York State apartment owners, managers and affiliates, join O'Connell More Consulting & Real Estate and many others at the 2026 APTsPALOOZA this October in Albany, NY. There will be many good speakers, network opportunities and vendors. O'Connell More Consulting & Real Estate is again pleased to be a sponsor of the event. Look for early bird registration discounts and all the details of the event at www.aptsofny.org.

07/29/2026

Housing inventory is connected in ways people do not always see.

Christine explains how more apartment options for older homeowners could help free up single-family homes for first and second-time buyers.

When people have better choices for their next stage of life, the whole housing market can move a little more freely.

Follow Christine for more real estate insight across Central New York.

07/27/2026

Downtown Syracuse may be getting a major parking boost.

Christine shares news that a local buyer is renovating the garage across from the former Hotel Syracuse, bringing 500 more parking spots back into use.

For downtown businesses, visitors, residents, and future development, that kind of access can make a real difference.

Follow Christine for more updates on the growth and evolution of Downtown Syracuse.

O'Connell More Consulting & Real Estate was happy to be a Paddock Sponsor for today's "Polo for Preemies" to support the...
07/27/2026

O'Connell More Consulting & Real Estate was happy to be a Paddock Sponsor for today's "Polo for Preemies" to support the Crouse Health NICU. Over 600 people enjoyed the polo match, food, games and raffles. The NICU at Crouse Hospital provides important services for premature and critically ill babies in a fourteen county region of NY State.

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