The legislative priorities of HGAR and NYSAR were focused on assisting first-time homebuyers with rising housing costs, helping alleviate the severe housing shortage in New York State, and addressing escalating insurance costs.
There is no doubt that Rockland County faces housing challenges that impact a wide range of residents—from teachers and first responders to seniors and working families.
The Make-A-Wish donation will be presented at the Foundation’s May 15 “Dancing for the Foundation” event at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.
Proceeds from monies raised through ticket sales, sponsorships, and voting fundraising will be distributed by HGRF to charities and non-profits in the region.
The agreement gives Preston High School the option to renew its lease for successive five-year intervals at the end of the current 25-year lease term.
Realtors will also be advocating for broader housing solutions such as expanded workforce and affordable housing, zoning reforms, and incentives to accelerate commercial-to-residential conversions.
The median rent has risen 20.2%, from $1,409 in March 2019 to $1,694 in March 2025.
These requirements aim to balance seller choice with the need for a transparent, cooperative marketplace, ensuring buyers and agents have equitable access to property information.
Westchester County consistently leads the market with the highest median sale prices, peaking at $1,031,500 in June 2024 before settling at $860,000 in March 2025.
This event will bring together major stakeholders to strategize how to realize Rockland’s housing potential while maintaining the character of existing neighborhoods.
The event is geared toward real estate professionals, landlords and community advocates and will include identifying sources of income discrimination.
In his new role, Irace will focus on cultivating strategic partnerships, recruiting new investment to the region, and promoting development opportunities.
The purchaser, Larry Regan of Regan Development Corporation, will be developing the site with a three-story building consisting of 12 units of affordable housing with covered parking.
Leveraging advanced AI tools and real-time validation checks, agents can reduce listing creation time by up to 82%.
Looking ahead, the second quarter of 2025 is expected to bring a modest increase in listing activity as would-be sellers grow more comfortable with the new normal of interest rates and recalibrated expectations.
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