Viewpoints
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: A Legacy of Transformation and Warmest Wishes
I leave HGAR knowing that we are now more member-centric and innovative than ever before.
Latest news (Page 10)
News
Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Awarded $1.07 Million to Launch Redevelopment Projects
Housing has long been identified as one of the most pressing issues facing residents in Dutchess County.
News
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
To be held on OCTOBER 15, 2025 @ 10 A.M. via Zoom Video Conference.
HGAR
A Conversation with National Association of Realtors CEO Nykia Wright and SVP Jarrod Grasso
“This strategic plan is nothing like I have ever seen or been a part of,” Grasso related.
People
RJ Smith to Receive Prestigious Ottaway Medal by Vision Hudson Valley
Smith, an Associate Broker with Rand Commercial, will be celebrated at the Ottaway Medal Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Villa Venezia in Middletown.
News
Critical $607-Million Amazon Project Vote in Orange County Postponed Until Oct. 22
Some observers had written off the project as dead back in June when the Town of Wawayanda’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously (4-0) to reject a needed height variance for the Amazon project.
News
Siena Poll: US and New York State Consumer Sentiment Fell in Second Quarter
Like the autumn leaves, consumer sentiment is falling across New York and the nation as persistent economic headwinds have consumers feeling the pressure coming out of the summer season.
Market
Realtor.com: Cash Still King—One in Three Homes Bought with Cash in 2025
Cash buyers have long been a fixture in the market, but their influence is more pronounced today than in pre-pandemic years.
News
Completion of Route 17 Expansion Feasibility Study Delayed Until the Fall of 2026
NYSDOT now estimates the completion of the FEIS and the release of the study’s Record of Decision in the fall of 2026.
Featured
NAR Chief Economist Tells HGAR Gathering That Multiple Rate Cuts Are on the Horizon
In terms of existing home sales, NAR now expects a 3% increase in 2025 as compared to 2025, while it anticipates a 14% jump in existing sales in 2026 as compared to this year.
Legal-Advocacy
RPAC Luncheon Highlighted Need for Advocacy, Leadership and Action at HGAR Impact Conference
Mayor Patterson-Howard’s vision for Mount Vernon and beyond aligns closely with HGAR’s mission—to advocate for strong, vibrant communities where opportunity and homeownership are within reach for all.
