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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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PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Juneteenth is a Stark Reminder of Our Past and a Call to Action for Change
These systematic barriers hindered the accumulation of wealth for African Americans for decades; this hindrance deprived many black families of the opportunity to pass down property and assets to future generations, thereby perpetuating economic disparities.
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NAR: Northeast Pending Sales Rose Slightly in May
The Pending Home Sales Index—a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings—decreased to 70.8 in May. Year-over-year, pending transactions were down 6.6%.
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HGAR Recognizes Rockland County with Program Featuring Political, Business Leaders and Association Update
The program offered the latest home sales data and trends for Rockland County, updates on the NAR Commission settlement, and perspectives on topical business and political issues.
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Gov. Hochul Puts Insurers on Notice Not to Discriminate Based on Source of Income, Affordable Units in Dwelling
The Department of Financial Services sent a “Circular Letter” on Monday to all insurers advising them of the prohibitions.
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Rochester Firm Selected to Redevelop Downstate Correctional in Fishkill
Downstate Correctional Facility was a maximum-security prison until its closure in 2022.
Market
May Median Single-Family Home Sales Prices Rose by Double Digits in Almost All Regions
Only Westchester saw a slight increase in closed sales for single-family homes, with a 4.6% gain.
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U.S. Median Home Sales Price Hit New Record in May; Northeast Sales Flat, Median Price Up 9.2%
Total existing-home sales—completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops—retreated 0.7% from April.
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Realtors Rally in NYC in Opposition Against Bill Prohibiting Agents from Collecting Broker’s Fees from Apartment Renters
Prohibiting this common practice of collecting a broker fee will reduce the use of real estate professionals in rentals, harming both Realtors and tenants.
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Seven Realtor Associations Host 3rd Annual DEI Summit in Newark
The goal of the Summit was to build curiosity while exploring the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion within personal and professional careers.