With the full legislature and governor facing re-election in 2026, HGAR and NYSAR are already preparing for what could be a watershed year for housing policy.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to approve rent increases of 3% for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments.
NAR successfully secured its top five priorities in the final package.
MAHWAH, NJ—The National Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and other regional Realtor associations will hold an all-day Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit on June 14 at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel in Mahwah, NJ.
Program details for the all-day conference (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) were being finalized at press time. Event organizers say the conference is intended to explore, educate and institute actionable steps for individuals, brokers and associations to engage directly with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and set standards on its importance to the industry and our communities. There will also be a discussion on the difference between DEI and Fair Housing and how DEI can make business sense.
The event is being hosted by the Greater Bergen Realtors, Greater Rochester Association of Realtors, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, New Jersey Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors and the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors. A Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Please check for further updates on the event at hgar.com and at realestateindepth.com.
While many potential buyers believe they need a down payment of 20% for their first home purchase, the typical down payment for first-time buyers has ranged from 6% to 9%, dating back to 2018.
Indelicato joins the City of Yonkers with over 30 years of experience as an attorney and city planner for several Westchester County municipalities.
BRI officials stated that while the new increases prevent another destructive rent freeze, they once again fall short of what is required to keep up with rising costs.
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