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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HGAR
RPAC Honor Roll: February
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2025 RPAC campaign
News
Greater Morris Park Section in the Bronx Awarded $20 Million in State Economic Development Funding
Morris Park’s vision is to transform the area into a premier transit-oriented development hub leveraging the addition of expanded Metro-North commuter rail service and rezoning.
Market
NAR: Pending Home Sales Waned 4.6% in January; Northeast Posted Slight Gain
It is unclear if the coldest January in 25 years contributed to fewer buyers in the market, and if so, expect greater sales activity in upcoming months.
HGAR
Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation Issues Casting Call for Season Three of ‘Dancing for the Foundation’
HGRF is inviting anyone who enjoys tapping their toes to everything from the Tango to Disco, or from the Fox Trot to Hip Hop to apply for a spot in the show.
News
Orange County Secures Second FAST NY Grant to Help Foster Potential Shovel-Ready Projects
The potential development opportunities will focus on targeting offshore wind supply chain companies, state officials noted.
News
MTA Says Congestion Pricing Revenues Beat Projections; Raised Nearly $49 Million in January
Since the first-in-the-nation program began on Sunday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 31, tolls from the CRZ generated $48.66 million in revenue.
Legal-Advocacy
HGAR to Hold ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Informational Session on Feb. 28
HGAR believes that the law could have significant consequences for both landlords and tenants.
HGAR
Harckham, Rosenthal Bill Would Exempt First-Time Homebuyers from Paying Mortgage Recording Tax
The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors and the New York State Association of Realtors strongly support Senator Harckham and Assemblymember Rosenthal’s legislation that will enable more first-time homebuyers the opportunity to achieve the American dream of homeownership.
HGAR
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: HGAR to Host Special Event Highlighting its Global Business Council on Feb. 25
The “Why Global?” session is open to all HGAR members and is designed to demonstrate how the association’s Global Business Council can help Realtors grow their international business.
Market
NAR: Existing U.S. Home Sales Decreased 4.9% in January, But Increased Year-Over-Year for Fourth Consecutive Month
In January, existing-home sales in the Northeast fell 5.7% from December to an annual rate of 500,000, up 4.2% from January 2024.
Market
Double-Digit Increases in Single-Family Home Sales Continued Throughout Most of the Hudson Valley in January
Inventory for almost all property types declined in all regions in January, but Rockland County saw a huge co-op inventory gain of 63.6% and 29.9% for condos.