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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ken Jenkins Wins Special Election to Serve as Westchester County Executive
According to the unofficial election results from the Westchester County Board of Elections, Jenkins garnered 64% (57,590 votes) to Sculti’s 36% (32,956 votes) with 100% of the votes counted.
