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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: A Legacy of Transformation and Warmest Wishes
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Housing Vouchers and the FARE Act: A Timely Discussion for New York’s Real Estate Community
The expiration of federal vouchers and the city’s transition to state and local replacements make this a pivotal moment for housing policy.
Market
NAR: Three Out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of 2025
Home prices have been rising faster in the Midwest, due to affordability, and the Northeast, due to limited inventory.
Market
Report: Hudson Valley Rent-Wage Gap Continues to Widen
The Out of Reach report found that the cost of housing in the Hudson Valley continues to rise faster than wages for renters and buyers.
New York Attorney General Approves Vanderbilt University’s Lease Deal in Chelsea
The next major regulatory milestone for Vanderbilt is receiving approval from the New York Board of Regents to provide academic programming on the campus.
People
NAR Appoints Andowah Newton as Vice President, Litigation and Associate General Counsel
Newton brings a unique blend of legal acumen and industry insight during a critical time of transformation for NAR and its members.
People
Vincent Caiola Returns to Houlihan Lawrence
An award-winning agent licensed in New York and Connecticut, Caiola has closed more than $15 million in sales
News
Barrie House Roasting Facility Trades for $2.8 Million
Westside Party Rentals, which is located next door to the Barrie House Coffee building, purchased the property for expansion of its operations.
News
New NAR Report Finds Realtors Show Strong Commitment to Profession Amid Market Headwinds
Twenty-five percent of NAR members cited housing affordability as the biggest hurdle for potential homebuyers—topping the long-standing concerns about inventory and property availability.
News
Rep. Lawler, HGAR Celebrate Higher SALT Cap
HGAR’s Hawkins-Syska told the gathering that the raising of the SALT Cap to $40,000 “is a big win for our communities.
Market
Report: NYC Rents Have Skyrocketed: Bronx Rent Up 61% Since 2019
This deepening crisis means that without interventions aimed at significantly ramping up affordable housing supply, the city's affordability gap could linger for generations.
News
Orange County Lands $46-Million Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Project Near Stewart Int. Airport
Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 with production operations anticipated to start in January 2027.
News
Jonathan Rose Companies Named to Develop Beacon MTA Housing Project
The redevelopment will complement the City of Beacon’s efforts to foster greater connectivity between the waterfront, Beacon Station and Main Street.