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.
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Market
HGAR: July Market Sees Stable Prices and Signs of Balance Emerging
In July, inventory saw small gains in some counties, but the market is still tight overall.
News
New Analysis Says Future Traffic, Development Growth Warrants Construction of Third Lane on Route 17
The analysis projects substantial traffic growth in the corridor over the next 30 years, due both to proposed development and long-term population trends.
Market
NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Rose Nearly 9% in July
The ever-so-slight improvement in housing affordability is inching up home sales.
Featured
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: ‘Impact: The HGAR Member Experience’ is Bigger and Better Than Ever
On Sept. 29, 2025, at The Sonesta Hotel in White Plains, you’ll find more value, more interaction, and more ways to grow your business than ever before.
Legal-Advocacy
Honoring Our Gold R Major Investors: Advocacy in Action
With rising political polarization and increasing housing challenges, our industry cannot afford to sit on the sidelines.
News
NYC Pols Cheer Midtown South Rezoning; Plan Could Create Nearly 10,000 New Housing Units
The MSMX plan will also support the garment and fashion industries with a $50-million investment to develop permanent space for the industry…
Market
OneKey MLS: Prices Climbed in NYC Metro Region While Sales Eased Amid Mortgage Pressures in July
Despite the dip in closings, prices continued to rise: the median sales price for single-family homes jumped 7.3% to $775,000.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: Antitrust Law, the Real Estate Market, and Recent Antitrust Decisions
With the advent of artificial intelligence and the increased use of sophisticated algorithms in software and real estate platforms, the risks in violating antitrust law and engaging in anticompetitive behavior increase exponentially and must be carefully considered and assessed.
News
Cloudbound Signs Major Retail Lease in New Rochelle
Cloudbound joins PXG Westchester and My Salon Suite at 80–110 Nardozzi Place as well as LA Fitness and Dello Russo Laser Vision at Simone Development’s adjacent 70 Nardozzi Place.
HGAR
RPAC Honor Roll July
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2025 RPAC campaign
News
NAR’s Nykia Wright Shares Optimistic Progress Report for Association Growth, Transparency
Both Wright and Brown spoke about the concerted effort to bring those who have felt disenfranchised over the last decade or two back to the table
Featured
Breaking News: It’s Back! Massive Amazon Distribution Project Reemerges Seeking Height Exemption
In terms of setbacks, Boone noted that the project offers setbacks that are anywhere between 650% to 2,000% greater than the setback requirements by the town.