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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: A Legacy of Transformation and Warmest Wishes
I leave HGAR knowing that we are now more member-centric and innovative than ever before.
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News
March of Dimes Honors White Plains Hospital’s Susan Fox and Mark Stagg of Stagg Group
The 38th annual breakfast drew nearly 500 attendees and raised more than $1.3 million, a new record.
People
Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United Appoints Rebecca Kane as New Team Leader
As Team Leader, Kane will focus on agent growth and development, as well as empowering entrepreneurs at KW Hudson Valley United…
News
NAR Approves Comprehensive Updates to Modernize MLS Handbook
The recommendations, which constitute the most extensive update to the MLS Handbook in 20 years, will be reflected in the 2026 MLS Handbook, scheduled to be published in January 2026.
Legal-Advocacy
New York Bans Algorithmic Rent-Setting Tools: What Landlords, Property Managers, Brokers, RE Professionals Need to Know
Owners who delegate rent-setting to third-party property managers, real estate brokerage firms and brokers that also offer property management services, or owners who use national “revenue management” platforms should review and update their contracts well before the Dec. 15, 2025, effective date.
Featured
NAR Adopts New Strategic Plan to Strengthen Member Value and Modernize the Association
By executing the Strategic Plan, NAR will modernize the association, deliver greater member value, respond to an evolving industry landscape, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable.
Market
NAR Predicts Home Sales Will Jump 14% in 2026; Mortgage Rates to Ease to Roughly 6% Next Year
“Next year is really the year that we will see a measurable increase in sales,” Yun said
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Lead Program Provides Landlords $40K Per Unit for Lead Remediation
The Rockland County Office of Community Development has a Lead Remediation Program offering up to $40,000 per unit to landlords to remove or remediate dangerous lead paint hazards in rental properties.
News
Westchester-Based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Plans $2-Billion Investment in Saratoga County
The Saratoga project would encompass the design, reconstruction and fit-out of the existing space, with potential for additional expansion.
News
Home Purchase Applications Increased 6% Last Week, Despite Higher Rates
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 55.6% of total applications from 57.0% the previous week.
News
NY City Council Approves Long Island City Rezoning Plan That Will Create Nearly 15,000 New Homes
The plan is expected to produce roughly 4,350 income-restricted homes—enough to house more than 10,000 New Yorkers.
News
NY State Agrees to Delay All-Electric Buildings Law Effective Date
While environmental groups praised the law, natural gas and construction and home building trades organizations, including the New York State Builders Association and the AFL-CIO— railed against the all-electric mandate and filed a federal lawsuit to block the legislation from going into effect.
News
Fitch Ratings: U.S. Housing Economy Cools Further with Higher Costs, Weaker Demand; Mortgage Rates to Dip to 5.8% in 2026
Fitch expects annual home price growth to be flat in 2026, slowing from 1.5% in 2025 and 4% in 2024.