Market
NAR: U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rose 2.2% in December; Northeast Sales Climbed Nearly 4% Despite High Rates
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rose 2.2% in December
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Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Revolutionizing CRE Development: The Power of Alternative Financing Programs
Traditional lenders often hesitate to finance such projects due to perceived risks or unfamiliarity with emerging technologies and practices.
Market
HGAR: April Median Sales Prices for Single-Family Homes Rose in Almost All Regions; Closed Sales Increased in Westchester, Rockland, Orange Counties
New listings of single-family homes rose in the Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, and Orange counties, while pending sales for all property types increased in every region except Rockland and Orange counties.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: New York’s Faith-Based Affordable Housing: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
This initiative aims to create housing opportunities without the high costs of land acquisition, utilizing properties that often enjoy central locations within communities.
Featured
NAR Seeks Additional Court Review in DOJ Dispute
This dispute could have far-reaching implications beyond the real estate industry, as the split-decision ruling from the Circuit Court conflicts with the existing precedent of both the D.C. Circuit Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Viewpoints
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: HGAR Contingent Briefed on Commission Settlement, Legislative Priorities at NAR Meetings in Nation’s Capital
The resiliency of Realtors and their passion for advocacy remains evident, powerful and inspiring.
News
SPOTLIGHT ON: The New ‘Ageless’ Face of YPN
Martin and Hernandez are striving to solidify the message of what YPN is and what it offers to agents—regardless of their age.
News
Westchester Joint Water Works Proposed Deal Could Allow Filtration Plant Project Bids to Go Out in Late 2024
The consent decree, which still must secure court approval, will require WJWW to pay $1.25 million in civil penalties to the U.S. EPA ($600,000) and to New York State ($650,000).
Featured
Cross County Shopping Center Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Cross County was originally developed by Sol Atlas. The more than 70-acre property began operations with approximately 30 stores and the Cross County Hospital, which closed in the 1980s and was later redeveloped as a hotel.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: A Small but Significant Change: A ‘Squatter’ is Not a ‘Tenant’
A noteworthy legislative amendment was the exclusion of “squatters” from the definition of “tenant” under the current tenancy laws.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: New Legislation Affecting Tenant’s and Landlord’s Rights in NYC and NYS—the Good Cause Eviction Law
It is important to note that while the new Good Cause Eviction Law went into effect in New York City immediately, other municipalities throughout New York State will need to opt-in by enacting this legislation if they so choose.
Viewpoints
Transforming Real Estate: The DEI Summit in Newark, NJ
At the heart of the DEI Summit lies a commitment to regional collaboration—recognizing that by uniting our efforts, we can amplify our impact and affect meaningful change.
