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Veteran Realtor Eric Lebenson Joins ERA Insite Realty in Pleasantville
He has been honored with the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 16 consecutive years.
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HGAR May 2025 Housing Report: Regional Market Stays Competitive as Prices Climb and Inventory Shifts
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.
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EXCLUSIVE: Five Questions with Orange County Partnership President & CEO Conor Eckert
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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PROJECT UPDATE: Massive $607 Million Amazon Project in Orange County in Peril
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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Veteran Realtor Eric Lebenson Joins ERA Insite Realty in Pleasantville
He has been honored with the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 16 consecutive years.
Market
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.8% Increase in May; Northeast Sales Grew More Than 4%
The median existing-home price for all housing types was up 1.3% to $422,800 from one year ago ($417,200).
People
Curasi Realty Commercial Division Hosts Third Annual Spring Networking Mixer
Each speaker shared valuable perspectives on regional economic development, market dynamics, and strategic growth initiatives across the Hudson Valley.
Legal-Advocacy
Court: Landlords Have Constitutional Right to Repayment
The Federal Circuit’s decision underscores the rights of property owners to pursue compensation claims arising from the CDC eviction moratorium.
People
Domathoti Among EXIT Realty Associates to Earn RealTrends Verified Ranking
Mississauga, Ontario-based Exit Realty Corp. International reported that many of its agents and teams were recognized.
People
More Than 166 Houlihan Lawrence Agents & Teams Named Among Top Agents in U.S.
To be included, agents must have closed at least 25 transactions or $10 million in closed sales volume in 2024.
People
Vogliano Returns to Houlihan Lawrence
Vogliano offers expertise in the Northern Westchester market, with a special focus on equestrian and lifestyle properties.
People
Tammy LaBarbera Joins Howard Hanna Rand Realty
The move aligns with Howard Hanna Rand Realty’s strategic growth across Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties.
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Legal-Advocacy
Court: Landlords Have Constitutional Right to Repayment
The Federal Circuit’s decision underscores the rights of property owners to pursue compensation claims arising from the CDC eviction moratorium.
Legal-Advocacy
Pushing for Co-op Transparency and Responding to the FARE Act Rollout
With this bill in place, all stakeholders from buyers to brokers can expect greater predictability and accountability in a process that has long needed reform.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: Legal and Industry Updates for Realtors and New York Licensees: Navigating Recent Changes
At its Mid-Year Meeting, NAR also officially rescinded its “Non-Commingling Rule,” which was an optional policy that permitted Multiple Listing Services to limit display of listings online.
Viewpoints
Advocating for Realtors and Homeowners: HGAR Takes the Fight to Capitol Hill
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.
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Market
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.8% Increase in May; Northeast Sales Grew More Than 4%
The median existing-home price for all housing types was up 1.3% to $422,800 from one year ago ($417,200).
Market
OneKey MLS: Steady Market Prices and Increases in New Listings Regionwide for May 2025
New listings for single-family homes increased by 3.8% compared to last May, with 5,801 homes hitting the market in May alone.
Market
Realtor.com: Investor Selling Reaches a Record
Small investors purchased 361,900 homes in 2024, a 3.7% year-over-year increase, while large investor purchases decreased by 8.7% to 132,500 homes, the lowest level since 2018.
Market
NAR: U.S. Pending Home Sales Declined 6.3% in April
“At this critical stage of the housing market, it is all about mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
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Market
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.8% Increase in May; Northeast Sales Grew More Than 4%
The median existing-home price for all housing types was up 1.3% to $422,800 from one year ago ($417,200).
Legal-Advocacy
Court: Landlords Have Constitutional Right to Repayment
The Federal Circuit’s decision underscores the rights of property owners to pursue compensation claims arising from the CDC eviction moratorium.
Market
OneKey MLS: Steady Market Prices and Increases in New Listings Regionwide for May 2025
New listings for single-family homes increased by 3.8% compared to last May, with 5,801 homes hitting the market in May alone.
News
Rep. Lawler Balks at Senate Proposal to Cap SALT at $10,000
The House passed its version of the Big Beautiful bill on May 22 with a provision that would raise the SALT Cap to $40,000.
Viewpoints
Viewpoints
Advocating for Realtors and Homeowners: HGAR Takes the Fight to Capitol Hill
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.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Investing in Our Future: Supporting the Amazon Project as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
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.
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GUEST VIEWPOINT: Transforming Our Empty Offices into Full Homes
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.
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GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Turning Point for Palisades Center: Bold Vision or Blight?
Now is the moment for Clarkstown to lead. The town can and must take an active role in facilitating the rebirth of this site.
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Veteran Realtor Eric Lebenson Joins ERA Insite Realty in Pleasantville
He has been honored with the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 16 consecutive years.
People
Curasi Realty Commercial Division Hosts Third Annual Spring Networking Mixer
Each speaker shared valuable perspectives on regional economic development, market dynamics, and strategic growth initiatives across the Hudson Valley.
People
Domathoti Among EXIT Realty Associates to Earn RealTrends Verified Ranking
Mississauga, Ontario-based Exit Realty Corp. International reported that many of its agents and teams were recognized.
People
More Than 166 Houlihan Lawrence Agents & Teams Named Among Top Agents in U.S.
To be included, agents must have closed at least 25 transactions or $10 million in closed sales volume in 2024.