HGAR
Association Veteran Marty Nash Appointed HGAR Interim CEO
Nash has more than 20 years of experience in the Realtor association industry.
Featured
NYS Gaming Commission Approves Three Casino Licenses in the Bronx and Queens
The Gaming Commission also approved a rule change that altered the term of the casino license depending on the amount of investment.
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NAR Economist Predicts 14% Increase in Home Sales Volume in 2026; Home Sale Prices to Rise 4%
In terms of anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, Yun expects the Fed to cut rates later today (Dec. 10) and will initiate two further rate cuts in 2026.
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Realtor.com Predicts 4.4% Sales Decline and 5.2% Home Price Increase in NY Metro Region in 2026
Existing-home sales are projected to rise 1.7% in 2026 to 4.13 million, a small but notable gain after a nearly flat 2025 and one of the slowest sales periods in nearly 30 years.
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HGAR
Association Veteran Marty Nash Appointed HGAR Interim CEO
Nash has more than 20 years of experience in the Realtor association industry.
News
Four-Building Industrial Portfolio in Rockland County Trades
The property is currently 96% leased to 27 tenants across diverse industries including wholesale and distribution, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and construction.
People
BOMA Westchester Elects 2026 Slate of Officers
BOMA Westchester is an affiliate of BOMA International—the oldest and largest association of the office building industry.
News
Westchester County Executive Jenkins Signs $2.5-Billion 2026 Budget
Among the actions taken to address the rising costs were: a hard hiring freeze and elimination of 180 positions (savings of $28 million)…
Legal-Advocacy
Cold-Calling Prohibited During a Declared State of Emergency: NY GBL § 399-z, FTC Telemarketing Requirements and Broker Supervision Under Section 175.25
New York’s DOS licensing rules treat marketing and communications as part of the regulated brokerage business. Telemarketing compliance therefore connects directly to broker supervision obligations.
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Orange County IDA Requests Removal of Monitor Over Amazon Incentives Veto
The IDA has requested the State Inspector General remove the monitor due to his “unlawful” veto that it asserts was made under political pressure from New York State Senator James Skoufis.
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Village of Maybrook Secures Nearly $26M Shovel-Ready Grant for High-Tech Manufacturing
The Maybrook award will allow for the development of the Switchyard Terminal for Economic and Advanced Manufacturing (STEAM) Rail & Business Park at the long-vacant Maybrook Rail Yard.
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Federal Reserve Cuts Rate for Third Time as it Grapples with High Inflation and Weak Job Market
Heading into 2026, it is clear that inflation is above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal and the labor market is showing continued signs of weakening...
Legal-Advocacy
Legal-Advocacy
Cold-Calling Prohibited During a Declared State of Emergency: NY GBL § 399-z, FTC Telemarketing Requirements and Broker Supervision Under Section 175.25
New York’s DOS licensing rules treat marketing and communications as part of the regulated brokerage business. Telemarketing compliance therefore connects directly to broker supervision obligations.
Legal-Advocacy
Advancing Co-Op Transparency and Advocacy in a Critical Week for Housing Policy
One of the key pieces of legislation discussed was Intro 1120, sponsored by Councilmember Julie Farías, that would establish clear timelines for cooperative boards to process, review, and issue decisions on co-op purchase applications.
Legal-Advocacy
A Season of Civic Engagement Across the Hudson Valley
HGAR’s Orange County Day featured a Legislative Power Hour with County Executive Steve Neuhaus, who addressed a packed room with his trademark energy.
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.
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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.
Market
NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Flat in October
Year-over-year sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West.
Market
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.
Market
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.
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HGAR
Association Veteran Marty Nash Appointed HGAR Interim CEO
Nash has more than 20 years of experience in the Realtor association industry.
News
Four-Building Industrial Portfolio in Rockland County Trades
The property is currently 96% leased to 27 tenants across diverse industries including wholesale and distribution, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and construction.
People
BOMA Westchester Elects 2026 Slate of Officers
BOMA Westchester is an affiliate of BOMA International—the oldest and largest association of the office building industry.
News
Westchester County Executive Jenkins Signs $2.5-Billion 2026 Budget
Among the actions taken to address the rising costs were: a hard hiring freeze and elimination of 180 positions (savings of $28 million)…
Viewpoints
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Hudson Valley Business Groups Unite Behind ‘All of the Above’ Energy Policy
Arbitrarily cutting off supply could exponentially increase energy rates at a time when we can least afford it. It could also destabilize our regional economy.
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.
Viewpoints
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.
Viewpoints
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.
People
People
BOMA Westchester Elects 2026 Slate of Officers
BOMA Westchester is an affiliate of BOMA International—the oldest and largest association of the office building industry.
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…
People
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.
People
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.