“The top driver of our affordability crisis is the rising cost of rent and mortgages, and New Yorkers need our help.”
Incoming HGAR President Sejdi is an Associate Broker with HomeSmart Homes & Estates in White Plains. She served as President-Elect in 2024, Secretary in 2023, and Regional Director for Westchester County in 2022.
Rates at 6% are the new normal, and from a historical perspective they’re completely fine, especially given the strength of the economy and inflation adjusted wage gains over the past few years.
Hudson United Mortgage of White Plains reported that it has hired industry veteran Eric Cohen as senior loan officer.
Cohen has been in the mortgage industry for more than 20 years and has in depth knowledge of products and institutional lending programs, company officials noted.
Donald Arace, vice president of originations, said, “Eric exudes professionalism and differentiates himself with his local real estate market expertise. He is a welcome addition to our team.”
In addition to Cohen’s varied experience, he has also provided in-house lender support for some of the top real estate companies throughout Westchester County.
Martha Eventually settled in Somers, becoming a Realtor where she found her stride, spending decades in the industry.
Chris brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to this new advisory position. She is an 18-year veteran of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
As State President, Phillips will oversee the council’s activities within New York State and act as a liaison between the regional vice president, the council’s leadership team, and its staff.
City and State honored 100 “New Yorkers who are on the front lines, creating jobs and spurring economic growth on the local, state and national levels.”
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