HGAR and NYSAR Celebrate Legislative Wins, Prepare for 2026 Advocacy Push
With the full legislature and governor facing re-election in 2026, HGAR and NYSAR are already preparing for what could be a watershed year for housing policy.
The median price of a single-family home in Westchester rose to $999,000 in May, up 2% from a year ago, underscoring just how resilient demand remains.
There are some exciting opportunities and we are seeing these projects come across our desks in a way that we have never seen before. So, we are getting the at-bats and we are taking a swing.
On June 12, the Zoning Board of Appeals rejected an application for a height variance on the project by a 4-0 vote.
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With the full legislature and governor facing re-election in 2026, HGAR and NYSAR are already preparing for what could be a watershed year for housing policy.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to approve rent increases of 3% for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments.
NAR successfully secured its top five priorities in the final package.
While many potential buyers believe they need a down payment of 20% for their first home purchase, the typical down payment for first-time buyers has ranged from 6% to 9%, dating back to 2018.
Indelicato joins the City of Yonkers with over 30 years of experience as an attorney and city planner for several Westchester County municipalities.
BRI officials stated that while the new increases prevent another destructive rent freeze, they once again fall short of what is required to keep up with rising costs.
A total of $789 million in funding is being directed to six projects in New York City ($603 million) and three projects in the Mid-Hudson region ($186 million).
With the full legislature and governor facing re-election in 2026, HGAR and NYSAR are already preparing for what could be a watershed year for housing policy.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to approve rent increases of 3% for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments.
A Mamdani candidacy and potential mayoralty could signal a policy environment more focused on tenant protections, rent regulations and public housing expansion.
The Federal Circuit’s decision underscores the rights of property owners to pursue compensation claims arising from the CDC eviction moratorium.
Year-over-year, contract signings rose in the Midwest and South, while they fell in the Northeast and West.
San Diego, San Jose, New York, and Boston also saw affordability ratios well above 60%.
The median existing-home price for all housing types was up 1.3% to $422,800 from one year ago ($417,200).
New listings for single-family homes increased by 3.8% compared to last May, with 5,801 homes hitting the market in May alone.
While many potential buyers believe they need a down payment of 20% for their first home purchase, the typical down payment for first-time buyers has ranged from 6% to 9%, dating back to 2018.
Indelicato joins the City of Yonkers with over 30 years of experience as an attorney and city planner for several Westchester County municipalities.
BRI officials stated that while the new increases prevent another destructive rent freeze, they once again fall short of what is required to keep up with rising costs.
A total of $789 million in funding is being directed to six projects in New York City ($603 million) and three projects in the Mid-Hudson region ($186 million).
While many potential buyers believe they need a down payment of 20% for their first home purchase, the typical down payment for first-time buyers has ranged from 6% to 9%, dating back to 2018.
The Realtor delegation representing every state and territory rallied around several core issues that require Congressional action. These priorities were: expanding housing opportunity, protecting the Realtor business model and supporting homeownership for all Americans.
This project represents a $600-million investment to build a five-story, 3.2 million-square-foot facility that will replace an active heavy mining operation with a dynamic advanced economic development project.
For decades, community and state leaders have failed to harness the aspiration and boldness needed to break through barriers and build the future New Yorkers deserve.
Indelicato joins the City of Yonkers with over 30 years of experience as an attorney and city planner for several Westchester County municipalities.
He has been honored with the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 16 consecutive years.
Each speaker shared valuable perspectives on regional economic development, market dynamics, and strategic growth initiatives across the Hudson Valley.
Mississauga, Ontario-based Exit Realty Corp. International reported that many of its agents and teams were recognized.
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