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NAR: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability and Rising Costs as Biggest Challenges
Real estate firms are on the frontlines of the industry and are seeing firsthand how housing affordability and local economic conditions are impacting their clients.
OneKey MLS: Metro NY Housing Market Maintained Steady Growth in October Amid Tight Inventory
Market conditions remain constrained, with overall inventory down 5.6% from the previous year.
March of Dimes Honors White Plains Hospital’s Susan Fox and Mark Stagg of Stagg Group
The 38th annual breakfast drew nearly 500 attendees and raised more than $1.3 million, a new record.
Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United Appoints Rebecca Kane as New Team Leader
As Team Leader, Kane will focus on agent growth and development, as well as empowering entrepreneurs at KW Hudson Valley United…
NAR Approves Comprehensive Updates to Modernize MLS Handbook
The recommendations, which constitute the most extensive update to the MLS Handbook in 20 years, will be reflected in the 2026 MLS Handbook, scheduled to be published in January 2026.
New York Bans Algorithmic Rent-Setting Tools: What Landlords, Property Managers, Brokers, RE Professionals Need to Know
Owners who delegate rent-setting to third-party property managers, real estate brokerage firms and brokers that also offer property management services, or owners who use national “revenue management” platforms should review and update their contracts well before the Dec. 15, 2025, effective date.
NAR Adopts New Strategic Plan to Strengthen Member Value and Modernize the Association
By executing the Strategic Plan, NAR will modernize the association, deliver greater member value, respond to an evolving industry landscape, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable.
NAR Predicts Home Sales Will Jump 14% in 2026; Mortgage Rates to Ease to Roughly 6% Next Year
“Next year is really the year that we will see a measurable increase in sales,” Yun said
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Lead Program Provides Landlords $40K Per Unit for Lead Remediation
The Rockland County Office of Community Development has a Lead Remediation Program offering up to $40,000 per unit to landlords to remove or remediate dangerous lead paint hazards in rental properties.
Westchester-Based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Plans $2-Billion Investment in Saratoga County
The Saratoga project would encompass the design, reconstruction and fit-out of the existing space, with potential for additional expansion.
Home Purchase Applications Increased 6% Last Week, Despite Higher Rates
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 55.6% of total applications from 57.0% the previous week.
NY City Council Approves Long Island City Rezoning Plan That Will Create Nearly 15,000 New Homes
The plan is expected to produce roughly 4,350 income-restricted homes—enough to house more than 10,000 New Yorkers.