News
SPOTLIGHT ON: Greg and Julie Tsougranis
They first met in 2009 at the landmark Russian Samovar Restaurant in Manhattan, and six months later they were married.
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Market
New York Regional Single-Family Home Price Increases by 8.9% in July 2024
When looking at transaction volumes, closed sales for single-family homes and condominiums were both up compared to last year, while co-op sales saw a decline.
Market
Single-Family Home Sales Up in Almost All Lower Hudson Valley; Putnam County Sales Rose 44%; Median Sales Price Increased in All Regions
“Home sales are increasing throughout our region as a result of more properties being listed for sale, reflecting the strong demand that currently exists in the Hudson Valley,” said HGAR CEO Lynda Fernandez.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: New Real Property Law Section 424: Transfer on Death Deeds in New York
The TOD deed is non-testamentary, which means that the interest in the real property transfers automatically to the designated beneficiary named in the TOD deed by operation of law and no probate or administration proceeding is required.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: County Reaches Critical Juncture: Leaders Must Address Weaknesses in Infrastructure, Plan for Climate Change
Rockland faces further challenges related to environmental sustainability, such as the diminishing availability of renewable energy sources, inadequate drainage systems, flooding and groundwater quality.
Market
Northeast Home Sales Rose 4.3% in July; Single-Family Home Price Up 8.3% Compared to Year Earlier
Existing-home sales in the Northeast in July climbed 4.3% from June to an annual rate of 490,000, an increase of 2.1% from July 2023.
Featured
The Pulse of the Market: Where is the Housing Market Headed?
“We should have more inventory. There absolutely should be more inventory than there is right now.”
News
HGAR Holds Programs for Members to ‘Understand the NAR Settlement Agreement’
The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors has established a one-stop location for members to get the latest tools, forms and information on the NAR settlement and the practice changes dictated by the settlement reached in March of this year.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: The Emotionally Exhausting Dog Days of Summer
The Government Affairs Department at HGAR will be facilitating the first ever New York City Lobby Day on Oct. 23rd. In collaboration with the Long Island Board of Realtors, both organizations will be converging on City Hall to speak to our City Council members about our issues.
News
Wright Named Permanent CEO of the National Association of Realtors
Since November 2023, Wright shepherded the association in early 2024 through negotiations that led to a $418-million settlement to resolve claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions
News
Nykia Wright: NAR Is Listening, Evolving with Members
When we’re talking about what our challenges are in the industry—there’s inventory, there’s insurance and there’s inflation. Those are things that we do not have control over, but those are things we continue to educate people on.”
News
Practice Changes Take Effect Saturday
The listing broker or the seller may offer compensation to the buyer’s agent, but there are limitations to how that offer can be marketed—i.e., brokers can no longer communicate offers of compensation on an MLS.