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.”
NAR President Kevin Sears Offers HGAR Members Frank Assessment of Industry, Markets Going Forward at RPAC Event
“If approved (by the court) on Nov. 26, we can finally put this in our rearview mirror,” Sears said.
In Memoriam: Longtime Yonkers Realtor Margaret ‘Margot’ Bennett
She was one of the first females to independently own her own real estate business in Westchester and was very active and served in various positions on the Westchester County Board of Realtors.
HGAR’s Orange County Day Shined the Spotlight on the County’s Vibrant Commercial and Residential RE Sectors
Eckert of the Orange County Partnership said that national developer interest in Orange County remains “very strong” despite the present financial market volatility.
New York Power Authority Trustees Approve Moving Forward on New Corporate HQ in Downtown White Plains
NYPA is pursuing an “aggressive” time line that projects a definitive development agreement to be reached with Hamilton Green Partners by November 2024 and the move-in to its new corporate headquarters by June 2027.
EXCLUSIVE: NYSDOT Report: Route 17 Expansion Alternatives to be Studied Will Cost More Than $1.3 Billion Each to Complete
For the build alternative that involves the construction of a general use third lane with interchange improvements and mobility and access improvements, the total cost estimate is $1,412,500,000.