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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
To be held on OCTOBER 15, 2025 @ 10 A.M. via Zoom Video Conference.
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Legal-Advocacy
NYC Realtor Coalition Secures Nearly $100,000 to Educate Voters on Ballot Question 3
HGAR is collaborating with the Long Island Board of Realtors, the Brooklyn-Queens Board of Realtors, and the Staten Island Board of Realtors, to form one of the largest Realtor coalitions in New York City.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Tourism as an Economic Engine: Building Jobs, Investment and Global Appeal in the Hudson Valley
Tourism is not an optional add-on to regional strategy—it is a foundational industry that creates jobs, attracts investment and pays for the public services the region’s residents value.
News
$3.5-Billion Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan Clears Major Hurdle
In addition to a revitalized port, the plan passed on Sept. 22 will also create 6,000 new homes—including 2,400 permanently-affordable units—as well as 28 acres of public space.
Featured
BREAKING NEWS: CACs Say ‘Strike Three, You’re Out’ to all Manhattan Casino Projects
According to the New York State Gaming Commission website: the CAC for the Empire City project has scheduled a final vote on the $2.3-billion project on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.
News
Compass to Acquire Anywhere Real Estate for Approximately $1.6 Billion
The transaction is expected to diversify Compass by adding over $1 billion in revenue from Anywhere's established franchise, title and escrow, and relocation operations.
Legal-Advocacy
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act: A New Era of Privacy for Homebuyers
HPPA makes several pivotal legal changes governing when, how, and to whom credit reports may be shared in the mortgage and insurance context.
HGAR
RPAC Honor Roll August
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2025 RPAC campaign
News
Mamaroneck Apartment Building Trades for $11 Million
The 13-unit building traded for $846,156 per unit, which is a record for Mamaroneck and the second highest price per unit in Westchester County.
News
Fed Lowers Interest Rate a Quarter Point and Hints of More Cuts in 2025
All members of the FOMC voted in favor of the 25-basis-point cut with the exception of newly appointed member Stephen I. Miran, who preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points.
Market
NAR Survey Finds Realtors Embrace AI and Digital Tools to Enhance Client Service
Two out of three agents either agree (38%) or strongly agree (29%) that their brokerage provides all the tech tools they need.
Legal-Advocacy
HGAR at the NYSAR Fall Business Meetings
For HGAR, participation at Turning Stone reflects our commitment to being a leader in these conversations.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Diversity of Housing Creates Affordability
In Briarcliff Manor, where I serve as Deputy Mayor, we supplement the standard affordable housing approach by encouraging diversity of housing stock.
