HGAR Delegation Traveled to Albany to Advance Pro-Consumer Legislation, Address Rising Housing and Insurance Costs
The legislative priorities of HGAR and NYSAR were focused on assisting first-time homebuyers with rising housing costs, helping alleviate the severe housing shortage in New York State, and addressing escalating insurance costs.
Rockland County Hosts Third Annual Housing Forum to Address High Costs, Explore Future Opportunities
There is no doubt that Rockland County faces housing challenges that impact a wide range of residents—from teachers and first responders to seniors and working families.
Latest Housing Data Mixed; High Rates Cut into Demand
Regionally, on a year-to-date basis, new home sales were up 12.9% in the South, but were down 32% in the Northeast, 18.3% in the Midwest and 6% in the West.
Feds Threaten to Pull NYC Highway Funding Unless State Kills Congestion Pricing
Gov. Hochul stated that “congestion pricing is legal” in a statement responding to Duffy’s letter, and said the MTA would continue to collect the tolls.
Fed Survey Shows Unemployment Worries Reach Highest Level Since COVID; Fed NY President Sharply Lowers GDP Estimate
At times of great uncertainty, consumers may put off making big decisions like buying a home or car, and businesses may delay investing until they have a better sense of what the future holds.
Court Documents Reveal Congestion Pricing to Remain in Effect Until at Least October
On March 21, Gov. Kathy Hochul and business and transit leaders held a rally in Manhattan and reported that traffic is down and business is up in Manhattan’s Central Business District (CBD).
In Memoriam: Former Association President, Realtor of the Year Leah Caro
In addition to being Broker/Owner of Park Sterling Realty since May 2001, Caro served as President of the Westchester-Putnam Association of Realtors for two terms (2009-2010) and President of the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service in 2014-2015.
Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. Adds Two Seasoned Executives
Sarah Lee, the CEO of Think Dutchess and the Executive Director of the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, will join HVEDC in April as its new Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
NAR Retains Clear Cooperation Policy; Introduces New MLS Policy to Expand Consumer Choice
The policy introduces a new category of exempt listings called “delayed marketing exempt listings.”
HV Pattern for Progress Touts Benefits of Microtransit in Region in HGAR/NAR Sponsored Report
“Reliable and flexible transit options, like microtransit, are essential. They connect people to jobs, education, health care and vital services.”
NAR’s Yun Predicts: ‘The Worst is Over’ in 2025
“My computer model is indicating that (for) home sales, the worst is over. The worst in inventory is over. I think the recession probability is still slim,” Yun said.
OneKey MLS Marks Five-Year Launch Anniversary: A Conversation with Board Chairman Mark Boyland
OneKey MLS has emerged as the go-to-location for essential data on the New York metro area and is an indispensable resource for real estate professionals and consumers across the region it serves.