
HGAR Issues ‘Call to Action’ in Opposition Of ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Proposal in Croton
While the goal of protecting tenants is important, the reality is that this law could have far-reaching consequences that hurt housing affordability and discourage real estate investment.

PrimeSource Building Products Signs 312,267-SF Lease at Maybrook Logistics Center
PrimeSource, which is a leading manufacturer of proprietary brands and a distributor of premier third-party brands, will utilize the location to service New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

NAR, Realtor.com. Builders, Mortgage Bankers Economists Expect Home Sales, Rates Will Improve in 2025
Yun noted that a key trend going forward is that for-sale inventory has been increasing of late and is expected to continue next year.

Orange County Partnership Hands Out Awards and Touts New Marketing Focus in 2025
The Orange County Partnership, founded in 1986, has assisted in a total of 873 attractions and expansion projects in 38 years.

HGAR CEO Lynda Fernandez Receives ‘Hispanic Advocacy Award’ From The New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Fernandez, who has served as HGAR’s CEO since September 2023, was among three award winners. She joined HGAR after having served as CEO of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors.

In Memoriam: Veteran Putnam County Realtor Eileen M. Barrett
Barrett was president of the Putnam County Association of Realtors in 2008, a year before PCAR’s merger with the Westchester County Board of Realtors.

Court Approves $418-Million NAR Settlement of Commission Class Action Case
NAR officials noted yesterday that the court heard from all parties as well as objectors and the Department of Justice. Once arguments concluded, the court quickly ruled to grant final approval.

Gov. Hochul Proposes Lower Congestion Pricing Fee; Plan Meets with Mixed Reaction
MTA CEO Janno Lieber and others expressed support for the lower tolling fee that the governor said would bring in the $15 billion to the MTA that the higher fee was projected to raise.

New York City Council Passes ‘Broker Fee Bill’ Over Real Estate Industry’s Objections
The FARE Act will undoubtedly lead to higher rents and reduced access to available rental listings for prospective tenants, exacerbating housing affordability challenges New Yorkers already face.

Hundreds Gathered for 18th Annual Regional Global Real Estate Summit in New York City
New York City remains a top market for investment for international groups.

HGAR, LIBOR, SIBOR Hold First New York City Lobby Day
The event was meant to introduce the associations formally to Council members and to promote the associations’ steadfast belief in cooperative transparency.

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.”