Single-Family Homes Sales Rise in the Bronx and Most Areas of the Lower Hudson Valley
While Westchester still showed the highest median in the region, it did fall from a record high of $1.118 million in August to $905,051 in September.
A Tribute to a True Public Servant: White Plains Mayor Joseph Delfino
CID President John Barrett prophetically related, “His legacy and leadership will be evident in this town 100 years from now.”
NAR President Kevin Sears Offers HGAR Members Frank Assessment of Industry, Markets Going Forward at RPAC Event
“If approved (by the court) on Nov. 26, we can finally put this in our rearview mirror,” Sears said.
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Latest
NAR: Northeast Existing Home Sales Declined 4.2% in September
Home sales have been essentially stuck at around a four-million-unit pace for the past 12 months, but factors usually associated with higher home sales are developing.
LEGAL CORNER: The New Federal Corporate Transparency Act: Key Features, Compliance Requirements and Impact on Real Estate Industry
Unfortunately, many small businesses, including most real estate brokerage firms, and real estate investment and holding companies, will not meet these criteria and will therefore be required to comply fully with the CTA’s filing requirements.
HGAR Salutes Members and Staff Appointed to NAR Committees for 2025
The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) is proud to congratulate its members and staff who have been appointed to serve on the National Association of REALTORS® Boards and Committees for 2025.
Rockland County to Issue RFP to Redevelop County-Owned Sain Building in New City
The County’s Division of Purchasing will issue a Request for Proposals or RFP for the redevelopment of the roughly 3.69-acre site.
OneKey MLS Appoints Three Staff Members; Recognizes Achievements of Team Leaders
Gary Connolly has been named Senior Vice President of Business Development for OneKey MLS, responsible for managing current strategic initiatives as well as creating new development opportunities.
HGAR Members: Annual Meeting Oct. 22 on Zoom
This year, the Annual Meeting will be held separately from Member Appreciation Day, making it more accessible for all members.
In Memoriam: Longtime Yonkers Realtor Margaret ‘Margot’ Bennett
She was one of the first females to independently own her own real estate business in Westchester and was very active and served in various positions on the Westchester County Board of Realtors.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: The New Federal Corporate Transparency Act: Key Features, Compliance Requirements and Impact on Real Estate Industry
Unfortunately, many small businesses, including most real estate brokerage firms, and real estate investment and holding companies, will not meet these criteria and will therefore be required to comply fully with the CTA’s filing requirements.
Moving Forward: The NAR Settlement, Updated Forms and the Future
It is important for brokers and agents to note that where a similar form has been made available by both HGAR and NYSAR, those forms do contain varying provisions. Every broker must carefully review each form, and ultimately determine which they would like to utilize.
DOS Issues Opinion on Dual Agency Based on Request from NYSAR
The opinion permits Dual Agency or Dual Agency with Designated Sales Agents if the seller has agreed to Advanced Informed Consent to Dual Agency and/or Advanced Informed Consent to Dual Agency with Designated Sales Agents by indicating the same and signing the agency disclosure form.
NYS Division of Human Rights Files Fair Housing Discrimination Suit Based on WRO Probe
The fair housing complaint stems from a WRO investigation and subsequent complaint filed with DHR in 2021.
Market
NAR: Northeast Existing Home Sales Declined 4.2% in September
Home sales have been essentially stuck at around a four-million-unit pace for the past 12 months, but factors usually associated with higher home sales are developing.
Report: Luxury Home Sales in Markets North of NYC Increased by Double Digits in the Third Quarter
The growing number of closed sales is concentrated in the lower end of the luxury market.
Northeast Pending Home Sales Fell Nearly 5% in August
The Northeast PHSI diminished 4.6% from last month to 61.6, a drop of 2.2% from August 2023.
NAR: U.S. Existing-Home Sales Dipped 2.5% in August
Existing-home sales in the Northeast in August faded 2.0% from July to an annual rate of 480,000, which was identical to August 2023.
News
NAR: Northeast Existing Home Sales Declined 4.2% in September
Home sales have been essentially stuck at around a four-million-unit pace for the past 12 months, but factors usually associated with higher home sales are developing.
LEGAL CORNER: The New Federal Corporate Transparency Act: Key Features, Compliance Requirements and Impact on Real Estate Industry
Unfortunately, many small businesses, including most real estate brokerage firms, and real estate investment and holding companies, will not meet these criteria and will therefore be required to comply fully with the CTA’s filing requirements.
HGAR Salutes Members and Staff Appointed to NAR Committees for 2025
The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) is proud to congratulate its members and staff who have been appointed to serve on the National Association of REALTORS® Boards and Committees for 2025.
Rockland County to Issue RFP to Redevelop County-Owned Sain Building in New City
The County’s Division of Purchasing will issue a Request for Proposals or RFP for the redevelopment of the roughly 3.69-acre site.
Viewpoints
HGAR Members: Annual Meeting Oct. 22 on Zoom
This year, the Annual Meeting will be held separately from Member Appreciation Day, making it more accessible for all members.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Civic Engagement, Political Involvement are Directly Tied to Improving Key Processes Like Zoning and Planning Entitlements in New York State
Business leaders cannot afford to remain passive; they must engage politically to hold candidates accountable to the needs of the entire community, not just select groups.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: County Reaches Critical Juncture: Leaders Must Address Weaknesses in Infrastructure, Plan for Climate Change
Rockland faces further challenges related to environmental sustainability, such as the diminishing availability of renewable energy sources, inadequate drainage systems, flooding and groundwater quality.
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Progress
The strategic planning process has engaged stakeholders across all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration.
People
Howard Hanna Rand Realty Announces Leadership Appointments in Westchester, Bronx, Putnam, and Connecticut Regions
Joe Maymi has been named Regional Growth Manager for Westchester, Bronx, Putnam, and Connecticut.
Lafreniere Appointed Houlihan Lawrence COO
With a 24-year tenure at Houlihan Lawrence, Lafreniere will leverage his extensive information technology and operational management expertise as COO.
Fonesca Named Yonkers Planning & Development Commissioner
Fonseca joins the City of Yonkers with 27 years of experience, collaborating on diverse projects for municipalities and both national & international commercial clients
SPOTLIGHT ON: Stacey Pinkas
After getting her feet wet in her real estate career, Pinkas eventually gravitated to the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation.