Data Center Moratorium Bill Floated in Albany
New York State lawmakers have expressed concerns over the environmental impacts data centers may have and also the significant energy needs they require.
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Market
Northeast Existing-Home Sales Fell 2% in April
In April, existing-home sales in the Northeast fell 2.0% from March to an annual rate of 480,000, identical to April 2024.
Market
HGAR: Pending Sales Point to Buyer Momentum in April, Despite Lingering Inventory Challenges in NY Metro Region
Across several counties, April brought a surge of new interest, particularly in the Bronx, Rockland, and Putnam counties
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WRO to Hold ‘Surf, Sand & Stand for Housing’ Fundraiser at Rye Playland on June 12th
The Tiki Beach event will feature live music by local band Heard Immunity.
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Yorktown Approves Rezoning of Former Blue Book Network HQ to Allow for Senior Housing Project
AMS Acquisitions of New York City envisions transforming the currently vacant office complex at 800 E. Main St. into a park-like setting featuring 180 rental apartments.
News
After Hudson Yards Casino Project Folds, Yonkers Mayor Urges NYS to Grant Full Gaming Licenses Now to Empire City, Resorts World NYC
Related Companies and Wynn Resorts announced on Tuesday they had dropped their bid to build a casino on the Western Rail Yards at Hudson Yards.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: New York State Lead Paint Registry Law: A Comprehensive Overview
Signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on May 3, 2023, as part of the 2023-2024 New York State budget bill, Section 1377 of the Public Health Law will take effect on Nov. 3, 2025.
Market
NAHB: Single-Family Starts Lower on Economic and Tariff Uncertainty
The decline in single-family housing starts in April mirrors builder sentiment, as elevated interest rates, uncertainty on the tariff front and rising construction costs are exacerbating housing affordability challenges.
News
In Memoriam: Veteran Realtor Julie L. Piazza
Piazza began her real estate career in 2004 and shortly after, joined Rand Realty where she quickly rose to become one the company’s top producing agents.
People
ERA Insite Realty Welcomes Four Veteran Agents to White Plains Office
Palumbo is a graduate of HGAR’s Leadership Accelerator Program, a current HGAR and NYSAR Director, and has served as chair of HGAR’s Young Professionals Network.
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Wayfair to Open 114,000-SF Store at Ridge Hill in Yonkers
The Yonkers store will total approximately 114,000 square feet and will feature 19 departments.
News
Report: America's Housing Affordability Gap Persists; NY Region Among the Furthest in Nation from Housing-Supply Balance
Despite being home to millions and some of the strongest local economies, Los Angeles, CA; Oxnard, CA; San Diego, CA; New York, NY and Spokane, WA are among the furthest from housing-supply balance.
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NAR’s Yun: Favorable Inflation Report Gets Fed Closer to Rate Cut; Goldman Sachs Predicts Next Cut in December
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects four to six rate cuts will be approved by the Fed going forward.