Policy Shifts Ahead: What Recent Elections and Rent Guidelines Vote Could Mean for NYC Real Estate

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.

Dr. Jermaine Meadows Jul 2, 2025

Senate Passes Final Tax Bill with Major Wins for Real Estate

NAR successfully secured its top five priorities in the final package.

Patrick Newton Jul 1, 2025

Viewpoints

ECONOMISTS’ OUTLOOK: Tackling Home Financing and Down Payment Misconceptions

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.

Jessica Lautz Jul 1, 2025

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February 2024

Weichert Announces Regional Outstanding Achievements for December 2023
January 2024

Timothy Bohlke Named Manager of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty's Suffern Office
January 2024

NAR Supports Centralization of Compensation Lawsuits
January 2024

BOMA Panel Says Most Westchester CRE Markets Will Perform Well in 2024 With the Exception of the Office Sector
January 2024

Kathy Zamechansky Receives Excellence in Community Service and Real Estate Awards
January 2024

HGAR’s Fernandez, Levine Provide Insights on 2024 Market Activity, RE Legal Issues
January 2024

Joshua Harris, Ph.D. Named Executive Director of REI Lincoln Center Campus of Fordham Real Estate Institute
January 2024

GUEST COLUMN: Rockland County: Warehouses or Bust? Building a Brighter Future Beyond Big Boxes
January 2024

New York Regional Home Price Increased Slightly in 2023
January 2024

Grand Lux Realty recently welcomed Jose Flores and Wendy Miranda to its Ardsley office
January 2024

NAR Forecasts a 13% Increase in Existing-Home Sales This Year
January 2024

Pedro Garcia Appointed Business and Agent Development Director of Curasi Realty