The legislative priorities of HGAR and NYSAR were focused on assisting first-time homebuyers with rising housing costs, helping alleviate the severe housing shortage in New York State, and addressing escalating insurance costs.
There is no doubt that Rockland County faces housing challenges that impact a wide range of residents—from teachers and first responders to seniors and working families.
The Make-A-Wish donation will be presented at the Foundation’s May 15 “Dancing for the Foundation” event at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.
NAR forecasts mortgage rates will average 6.4% in 2025 and 6.1% in 2026.
Buyers paid 14.4% as a share of purchase price and $29,900 on average in 2024, up from 14.2% and $27,200 in 2023.
While growth in the city was faster than statewide growth (6.5%) and metropolitan area growth (7.4%), it lagged the nation’s overall 10.3% rate of housing growth.
Attendees will enjoy unlimited bowling, complimentary pizza, soft drinks, beer, and wine, plus added attractions like a DJ and a photo booth, HGAR officials stated.
Sarah Lee, the CEO of Think Dutchess and the Executive Director of the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, will join HVEDC in April as its new Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
Based in Elmsford, Feeding Westchester distributed a record-breaking 23.2 million pounds of food last year and served 19.4 million meals to neighbors in need.
The policy introduces a new category of exempt listings called “delayed marketing exempt listings.”
The event is open to all Realtor Association members across North America and Ireland who are seeking to discover the secrets to international real estate trends, investment opportunities and strengthened global connections.
“Reliable and flexible transit options, like microtransit, are essential. They connect people to jobs, education, health care and vital services.”
“My computer model is indicating that (for) home sales, the worst is over. The worst in inventory is over. I think the recession probability is still slim,” Yun said.
“Home buyers are slowly entering the market,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Reviewing February’s closed sales of single-family homes, only Rockland County and The Bronx saw gains of 7.1% and 4.2%, respectively.
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