Market
Ten-Plus Counties New York Homebuyers Loved in 2025
Putnam County, home to Carmel and Southeast, came out on top with a 15.6% increase in home sales from 2024.
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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.
HGAR
Hudson Gateway REALTOR Foundation Donated More Than $100,000 to 52 Hudson Valley Charities, Non-Profits in 2024
The foundation’s 2024 events included a series of popular Pub Nights in various locations throughout the Bronx and Hudson Valley, its popular “Dancing with the Foundation” dance competition gala, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: The Recent Decision in Gelles v. Sauvage—A Review of Adverse Possession
For real estate professionals, particularly real attorneys and real estate agents, it is important to be aware of potential adverse possession issues that could exist when marketing a property.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Things are Looking Up
Long-term mortgage rates can be expected to trend lower because lower inflation means less added premium to borrow money. But rates will not return to the 4%–5% range that occurred during Trump’s first term.
Weichert, Realtors’ Honors Westchester, Rockland and Orange County Associates for Sales Performance in January
The Monroe office, which is managed by Lydia Mitchell, had the most listings in the Weichert sales region, comprising offices throughout Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester counties.
People
Catherine Guszack Joins Houlihan Lawrence’s Rye Office
With ten years as an interior designer and developer of custom new-construction and historic homes in the greater New York City area and the Hamptons, she brings a unique perspective to real estate.
Tiffany Bauman is New Manager of Houlihan Lawrence’s Bedford/Pound Ridge Brokerage
Bauman has an extensive background in real estate, operating her own New York City boutique residential real estate brokerage, Tiffany Bauman Real Estate, for nearly two decades.
People
Gino Bello Homes Team Joins Howard Hanna Rand Realty’s Scarsdale Office
The Gino Bello Team has successfully closed more than 1,600 transactions in the past 20 years.
News
State Comptroller Cites Risks and Concerns with 2026 NYS Executive Budget Proposal
The predominant risks for DOB’s forecast are policies that may be implemented by the new federal administration, including those related to tariffs and the extension of the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Featured
EXCLUSIVE: New York Power Authority Pays $30 Million For Downtown White Plains Site for New HQ
NYPA will construct the first major commercial office building in Westchester County in nearly a half-century.
News
State Legislators from Manhattan, Hudson Valley Introduce Rent Emergency Stabilization Tenant Act
Currently, localities must conduct a survey of rental housing they propose to regulate and demonstrate that the vacancy rate is below 5%. This bill leaves that option in place, but creates an alternative method.
News
City of Middletown Schedules Public Hearing on Good Cause Eviction Law for March 4
HGAR strongly opposes Good Cause Eviction, arguing it limits landlords' ability to manage properties. Automatic lease renewals, rent restrictions, and legal hurdles could discourage investment, shrink rental inventory, and raise costs for both landlords and tenants.