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GUEST VIEWPOINT: Breathing New Life into Downtowns: Converting Offices into Residential Spaces
When a building sits empty, it not only blights the landscape but also erodes a community’s tax base.
Existing-Home Sales Fell 0.2%; New Home Sales Soared Nearly 21% in August
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in August was 6.59%, according to Freddie Mac, down from 6.72% in July and 6.50% one year ago.
BREAKING NEWS: MGM Empire City Casino Project Secures Needed CAC Approval
With the 5-0 CAC affirmative vote, the Yonkers project now advances for full consideration with the New York State Gaming Location Board.
State Agency Extends Ground Lease at Battery Park City in $1.5-Billion Deal
The agreement underscores the continued strength of Lower Manhattan’s office market, of which Brookfield Place comprises approximately 10% of inventory.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Promise Kept: +320 Acres of Open Space Preserved in Rockland
We are exploring the creation of a new county park and expanded trail connections on this site, so families can directly benefit from this investment in our quality of life.
HGAR Named Among Top Trade Associations in New York State
HGAR officials noted that its selection “is a testament to the impact of our advocacy, leadership and presence across the region.”
Former Rockland County RE Agent Pleads Guilty to Deed Theft
Dais pleaded guilty today in Rockland County Court to forgery and violation of the Home Equity Theft Protection Act (HETPA).
Purchase and Refi Mortgage Applications Rise Slightly Post Fed Rate Cut
Mortgage rates declined further last week, with the 30-year fixed rate falling to its lowest level since last September to 6.34%.
NYC Realtor Coalition Secures Nearly $100,000 to Educate Voters on Ballot Question 3
HGAR is collaborating with the Long Island Board of Realtors, the Brooklyn-Queens Board of Realtors, and the Staten Island Board of Realtors, to form one of the largest Realtor coalitions in New York City.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Tourism as an Economic Engine: Building Jobs, Investment and Global Appeal in the Hudson Valley
Tourism is not an optional add-on to regional strategy—it is a foundational industry that creates jobs, attracts investment and pays for the public services the region’s residents value.
$3.5-Billion Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan Clears Major Hurdle
In addition to a revitalized port, the plan passed on Sept. 22 will also create 6,000 new homes—including 2,400 permanently-affordable units—as well as 28 acres of public space.
BREAKING NEWS: CACs Say ‘Strike Three, You’re Out’ to all Manhattan Casino Projects
According to the New York State Gaming Commission website: the CAC for the Empire City project has scheduled a final vote on the $2.3-billion project on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.