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Compass to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate for Approximately $1.6 Billion
The transaction is expected to diversify Compass by adding over $1 billion in revenue from Anywhere's established franchise, title and escrow, and relocation operations.
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act: A New Era of Privacy for Homebuyers
HPPA makes several pivotal legal changes governing when, how, and to whom credit reports may be shared in the mortgage and insurance context.
RPAC Honor Roll August
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2025 RPAC campaign
Mamaroneck Apartment Building Trades for $11 Million
The 13-unit building traded for $846,156 per unit, which is a record for Mamaroneck and the second highest price per unit in Westchester County.
Fed Lowers Interest Rate a Quarter Point and Hints of More Cuts in 2025
All members of the FOMC voted in favor of the 25-basis-point cut with the exception of newly appointed member Stephen I. Miran, who preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points.
NAR Survey Finds Realtors Embrace AI and Digital Tools to Enhance Client Service
Two out of three agents either agree (38%) or strongly agree (29%) that their brokerage provides all the tech tools they need.
HGAR at the NYSAR Fall Business Meetings
For HGAR, participation at Turning Stone reflects our commitment to being a leader in these conversations.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Diversity of Housing Creates Affordability
In Briarcliff Manor, where I serve as Deputy Mayor, we supplement the standard affordable housing approach by encouraging diversity of housing stock.
Mortgage Application Payments Increased Nearly 30% Last Week as Rates Fall
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 59.8% of total applications from 48.8% the previous week.
BREAKING NEWS: $2.3-Billion MGM Empire Casino Faces Critical Vote on Sept. 25; CACs Reject Two Major NYC Casino Plans
The CAC will meet on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Yonkers Riverfront Library at 10 a.m., where it will likely vote on whether to approve or disapprove the MGM Empire City plan.
HGAR President Vlora Sejdi Named to 2026 NAR Leadership Academy Class
The 20 NAR members selected will participate in a diverse range of educational experiences as they join a nationwide community of volunteer leaders.
CBRE: Homeownership Slips Out of Reach for 1.8 Million More U.S. Renters Amid High Mortgage Rates and Home Prices
The New York market’s buying premium was 117% with a new mortgage payment of $7,888 versus the multifamily effective rent of $3,639 as of the second quarter of this year.