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FROM THE CEO’S DESK: HGAR Expands Global Footprint at MIPIM
Participating in MIPIM opens up a world of opportunities, directly and indirectly benefiting HGAR Members.
Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March
The Pending Home Sales Index—a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings—increased to 78.2 in March.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Something Big Happened! Did You Feel it?
In the weeks leading up to heavy negotiations in Albany, HGAR personally educated more than two dozen elected officials on Good Cause Eviction and the most problematic aspects of valuing tenant protection over property rights.
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Embracing Fair Housing, Building a Better Tomorrow
Fair housing is not merely a legal obligation or a moral imperative; rather, it is the very essence of creating spaces where every individual can thrive.
State’s Housing Policy Changes Draw Mixed Reactions from RE Industry and Housing/Tenant Advocacy Groups
A clear example of the compromise agreements is that some groups say the housing policy changes do not go far enough, while others say they are too restrictive.
A New Road for NAR
Under the new staff and member leadership, NAR is communicating more deliberately, sharpening its focus on the core mission of serving its members, and moving toward becoming a nimble organization.
NYS Budget Agreement Includes Some Popular and Controversial New Housing Policies
The budget includes a host of measures to enhance housing development and tenant protections in New York City, including the new 485-x tax incentive.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Setting the Record Straight on Real Estate Transactions After Landmark Case
I’ve seen it alleged that NAR, local Realtor boards or multiple listing services set commissions. Commissions are already negotiable between clients and real estate agents.
Rockland County Schedules Section 8 Voucher Lotteries
There are six separate lotteries which will be conducted simultaneously and will result in six separate lists.
Northeast Existing Home Sales Jumped 4.2% in March
Existing-home sales in the Northeast climbed 4.2% from February to an annual rate of 500,000 in March, ending a four-month streak where sales in the Northeast registered 480,000 units