“Home sales have struggled to gain traction, but prices continue to rise, contributing to record-high housing wealth,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
The rally underscored our industry’s leadership in advancing housing policy and demonstrated the collective strength of Realtors when we unite around a common cause.
Technology continues to lead in private-sector job cuts as companies restructure amid AI integration, slower demand, and efficiency pressures.
Make no mistake: healthcare is economic development.
When a building sits empty, it not only blights the landscape but also erodes a community’s tax base.
Real estate does not thrive in uncertainty. It thrives in predictability. Buyers want to know what the future holds for taxes, schools, infrastructure, interest rates and public safety.
Now is the moment for Clarkstown to lead. The town can and must take an active role in facilitating the rebirth of this site.
New York State, and specifically the Hudson Valley, has a unique sensitivity to immigration and tariff policies that stray too far from the status quo.
“Live, work, and play” zoning is a holistic approach that integrates residential, commercial, and recreational spaces within close proximity, fostering more sustainable and vibrant communities.
By allocating new capital funding for factory-built and modular starter homes, the governor aims to create attainable homeownership opportunities for working- and middle-class families.
Business leaders cannot afford to remain passive; they must engage politically to hold candidates accountable to the needs of the entire community, not just select groups.
Rockland faces further challenges related to environmental sustainability, such as the diminishing availability of renewable energy sources, inadequate drainage systems, flooding and groundwater quality.
Elected officials, seeking to appease vocal constituents, frequently uphold restrictive zoning laws that favor single-family residences over more diverse housing options.
This initiative aims to create housing opportunities without the high costs of land acquisition, utilizing properties that often enjoy central locations within communities.
The roads in these counties, veins that should support the flow of suburban life, are often clogged and crumbling.
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