HGAR and NYSAR Celebrate Legislative Wins, Prepare for 2026 Advocacy Push
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.
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.
A Mamdani candidacy and potential mayoralty could signal a policy environment more focused on tenant protections, rent regulations and public housing expansion.
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.
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.
Early voting for the June 2025 primary elections runs from Friday, June 14 through Saturday, June 22. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 24.
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