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Report: New York’s Housing Cost Burden Among Nation's Highest
More than one-third of households in the Mid-Hudson (37%) and Long Island (36%) regions are cost-burdened, higher than regions in the rest of New York.
NAR: Racial Minority Groups Make Some Progress in Homeownership, But Significant Obstacles Remain
Black (26%) and Hispanic (22%) applicants experience higher denial rates for mortgage applications compared to their White (16%) and Asian (15%) counterparts,
SPOTLIGHT ON: Ruth Lara Deane
While 62% of the National Association of Realtors is comprised of women, a little less than 20% are Broker/Owners. “We have advanced as women in leadership, but we’re still not there in terms of being equal to our male counterparts,”
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: New Beginnings
As we celebrate the achievements of the past, I look forward to continuing HGAR’s efforts to challenge preconceived notions, embrace diversity, and work towards an equitable and even more inclusive association.
LEGAL CORNER: Recent Lead Paint Decision in New York City and a Review of Lead Paint Regulations
Local Law 31 also includes a five-year testing requirement, meaning that all residential building owners in NYC must have all dwelling units inspected for lead paint by Aug. 9, 2025.
HGAR’s Garafalo Takes Office as 2024 NYSAR Treasurer
Garafalo, a Realtor since 2000, currently serves as the sales manager at John J. Lease Realtors in Middletown.
The Concept of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Why are people so apprehensive about breaking the social norms they've established? Why do we tend to assume the worst about others? And why do we sometimes align ourselves with one group against another?
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: A Safe Place: Reviewing HGAR’s New Code of Conduct and the New HGAR Statement of Appropriate Event Conduct Statement
HGAR expects that all members act with courtesy and respect toward each other, the staff, service providers, speakers and event participants at all HGAR events and when acting as an HGAR member.
Houlihan Lawrence Expands Hudson Valley Presence with Opening of Columbia County Office
“We are thrilled to be opening our first office in Columbia County and expanding our reach in the Hudson Valley,” said Liz Nunan, President and CEO of Houlihan Lawrence.
NAR: More Than 85% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains in the Fourth Quarter of 2023
Among the major U.S. regions, the South posted the largest share of single-family existing-home sales (45%) in the fourth quarter, with year-over-year price appreciation of 3.2%. Prices also climbed 7.3% in the Northeast, 4.7% in the Midwest and 4.2% in the West.
White Plains Granted $10 Million in Downtown Revitalization Funding by New York State
In addition, the governor reported that two Orange County communities—the villages of Highland Falls and Montgomery—$4.5 million each from the NY Forward program.
Hudson United Mortgage Merges with 1st Priority Mortgage
Uniting 1st Priority Mortgage and Hudson United Mortgage offer a wealth of expertise and an expanded array of unique loan products, serving borrowers across the region, company officials stated.