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This comprehensive update will address some of the most important issues facing our community today and tomorrow.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes multiple NAR-championed provisions designed to support homeownership, drive investment in housing supply, and strengthen the real estate economy.
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.
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This comprehensive update will address some of the most important issues facing our community today and tomorrow.
In a July 15 ruling, District Court Judge Dale Kimball wrote that Homie had failed to show that NAR and large brokerage companies named in the suit—Anywhere Real Estate, HomeServices of America, and RE/MAX—had conspired to cause antitrust injury to the company.
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The Bronx continues to have the lowest homeownership rate in New York City, at just 20%.
Treasury yields finished higher last week on average despite an intra-week drop, driven partly by renewed concerns of the impact of tariffs on the economy.
Notably, big cities New York (71.7%), Boston (72%), and Chicago (72.6%) joined the top 10 metros with the highest out-of-market search rates.
The cost of acquiring the vacant 12.43-acre site is $3.9 million. According to its application with the IDA, building and construction is estimated to cost $17,864,850 and equipment costs have been put at $13,136,536.
Bally’s Bronx, as proposed to the New York State Gaming Commission late last month, was to stand approximately 250 feet tall and include a 500,000-square-foot Gaming Facility structure and span more than 3 million square feet.
The Bronx continues to have the lowest homeownership rate in New York City, at just 20%.
Another important provision in the OBBBA raises the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for taxpayers earning less than $500,000, effective from 2025 to 2029, before reverting to $10,000 thereafter.
Legislative decisions at every level of government impact how we do business, safeguard private property rights, and help our clients achieve the dream of homeownership.
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.
Notably, big cities New York (71.7%), Boston (72%), and Chicago (72.6%) joined the top 10 metros with the highest out-of-market search rates.
The Dashboard also includes forward-looking analysis on how many households could qualify to buy a median-priced home if mortgage rates fall to 6%.
Due to stubbornly high mortgage rates, a greater share of international home buyers paid cash—47% compared to 28% among all buyers.
Leasing activity surged this quarter to over 360,000 square feet, a 45% increase from the first quarter of this year, with renewals representing 57% of executed transactions.
In a July 15 ruling, District Court Judge Dale Kimball wrote that Homie had failed to show that NAR and large brokerage companies named in the suit—Anywhere Real Estate, HomeServices of America, and RE/MAX—had conspired to cause antitrust injury to the company.
Treasury yields finished higher last week on average despite an intra-week drop, driven partly by renewed concerns of the impact of tariffs on the economy.
Notably, big cities New York (71.7%), Boston (72%), and Chicago (72.6%) joined the top 10 metros with the highest out-of-market search rates.
The cost of acquiring the vacant 12.43-acre site is $3.9 million. According to its application with the IDA, building and construction is estimated to cost $17,864,850 and equipment costs have been put at $13,136,536.
This comprehensive update will address some of the most important issues facing our community today and tomorrow.
Real estate does not thrive in uncertainty. It thrives in predictability. Buyers want to know what the future holds for taxes, schools, infrastructure, interest rates and public safety.
With the support of our dedicated volunteer leaders and staff professionals, we’ve implemented strategic, thoughtful changes designed to eliminate waste, reduce redundancy and strengthen every facet of our association.
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 book launch will kick off with a celebration at the historic Nyack Bath House on Friday, July 11, followed by a multi-city East Coast book tour.
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.
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