State Appointed Monitor Vetoes Orange County IDA Incentives for $607-Million Amazon Project
The $607-million Amazon project is believed to be among the largest private industrial development investments and the largest in terms of scope in the history of Orange County.
NAR Adopts New Strategic Plan to Strengthen Member Value and Modernize the Association
By executing the Strategic Plan, NAR will modernize the association, deliver greater member value, respond to an evolving industry landscape, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Cancels Suffern Project; Plans to Sell Storied Former Avon Property
“The decision reflects the progress of our Tarrytown project, which is providing additional lab and office space to meet the needs of our growing R&D pipeline, as well as our desire to keep more colleagues together on fewer campuses.”
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Staying Engaged as the Mamdani Administration Launches its Transition Effort
New York’s housing ecosystem is at an inflection point. Affordability pressures, development bottlenecks, small-property owner challenges, regulatory changes, and aging housing stock are all converging at the same time.
Adam Bosch to Step Down as Pattern for Progress CEO
Pattern Vice President of Operations Robin DeGroat, who has served the organization for more than 18 years, will manage the daily operations of Pattern until a new chief executive is hired.
Report: Delistings Jump 28% in September as Sellers Pulled Homes Off Market Rather than Settle for Low Prices
Redfin estimates that 72.6% of all listings in the New York metro region in September were considered stale or on the market for 60 days or more without going to contract.
HGAR Retains Nationally Recognized Educator Julia Lashay Israel to Advance Association’s Diversity, Equity and Belonging Initiatives
She has spent more than two decades training and coaching real estate agents across the country, with a focus on building inclusive business practices, improving client communication and strengthening relationships within the communities Realtors serve.
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Rose 2.3% in October
Job gains in September, following the data blackout, are reassuring and suggest the economy is not slipping into a recession.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Co-Working Provides the Structure and Energy of the Office Without Surrendering Worker Autonomy and Flexibility
As we consider the future of our suburban commercial real estate markets, we should treat co-working not as a stopgap response to declining occupancy, but as a strategic opportunity.
NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Flat in October
Year-over-year sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West.
Legal-Advocacy
Staying Engaged as the Mamdani Administration Launches its Transition Effort
New York’s housing ecosystem is at an inflection point. Affordability pressures, development bottlenecks, small-property owner challenges, regulatory changes, and aging housing stock are all converging at the same time.
What Realtors Need to Know: New Basement and Cellar Legalization Rules Released
The program could convert thousands of currently unpermitted basement units into legal Ancillary Dwelling Units (ADUs).
New York Bans Algorithmic Rent-Setting Tools: What Landlords, Property Managers, Brokers, RE Professionals Need to Know
Owners who delegate rent-setting to third-party property managers, real estate brokerage firms and brokers that also offer property management services, or owners who use national “revenue management” platforms should review and update their contracts well before the Dec. 15, 2025, effective date.
A Landmark Win for Realtors and Housing Progress in New York City
The rally underscored our industry’s leadership in advancing housing policy and demonstrated the collective strength of Realtors when we unite around a common cause.
Market
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Rose 2.3% in October
Job gains in September, following the data blackout, are reassuring and suggest the economy is not slipping into a recession.
NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Flat in October
Year-over-year sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West.
NAR: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability and Rising Costs as Biggest Challenges
Real estate firms are on the frontlines of the industry and are seeing firsthand how housing affordability and local economic conditions are impacting their clients.
OneKey MLS: Metro NY Housing Market Maintained Steady Growth in October Amid Tight Inventory
Market conditions remain constrained, with overall inventory down 5.6% from the previous year.
News
Adam Bosch to Step Down as Pattern for Progress CEO
Pattern Vice President of Operations Robin DeGroat, who has served the organization for more than 18 years, will manage the daily operations of Pattern until a new chief executive is hired.
Report: Delistings Jump 28% in September as Sellers Pulled Homes Off Market Rather than Settle for Low Prices
Redfin estimates that 72.6% of all listings in the New York metro region in September were considered stale or on the market for 60 days or more without going to contract.
HGAR Retains Nationally Recognized Educator Julia Lashay Israel to Advance Association’s Diversity, Equity and Belonging Initiatives
She has spent more than two decades training and coaching real estate agents across the country, with a focus on building inclusive business practices, improving client communication and strengthening relationships within the communities Realtors serve.
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Rose 2.3% in October
Job gains in September, following the data blackout, are reassuring and suggest the economy is not slipping into a recession.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Co-Working Provides the Structure and Energy of the Office Without Surrendering Worker Autonomy and Flexibility
As we consider the future of our suburban commercial real estate markets, we should treat co-working not as a stopgap response to declining occupancy, but as a strategic opportunity.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Lead Program Provides Landlords $40K Per Unit for Lead Remediation
The Rockland County Office of Community Development has a Lead Remediation Program offering up to $40,000 per unit to landlords to remove or remediate dangerous lead paint hazards in rental properties.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Strong Healthcare Ecosystem is a Collective Investment in the Future and Sustainability of our Region
Make no mistake: healthcare is economic development.
Charting the Future of NAR: An Update to Members from Nykia Wright
The work of transformation is ongoing—and it belongs to all of us.
People
Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United Appoints Rebecca Kane as New Team Leader
As Team Leader, Kane will focus on agent growth and development, as well as empowering entrepreneurs at KW Hudson Valley United…
Weichert, Realtors Promotes Murawinski to Regional President of North Jersey/New York
Murawinski earned his real estate license in 2003 while working as a detective with the Jersey City Police Department.
ERA Insite Realty Welcomes Five New Agents to White Plains, Bronxville and Pleasantville Offices
“Each of these five agents brings a unique perspective and distinct skill set that will directly benefit the clients they serve,” said Lou Budetti, Principal Broker at ERA Insite Realty.
RJ Smith to Receive Prestigious Ottaway Medal by Vision Hudson Valley
Smith, an Associate Broker with Rand Commercial, will be celebrated at the Ottaway Medal Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Villa Venezia in Middletown.