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GUEST COLUMN: The Hats We Wear
We are a lot of things for a lot of people, separately and all together. With such intense connections, we are bound to get caught on the ride of some of our clients' life rollercoasters.
Gov. Hochul Looks to Again Incentivize Housing Development in Her State of the State Address
The governor is proposing a new version of the 421a tax incentive in New York City to spur housing construction, as well as increased state funding for affordable housing projects.
Manhattan Office Leasing Picked Up Steam in Fourth Quarter of 2023; NYC’s Availability Rate Rises to 20%
Leasing activity totaling 6.38 million square feet in the fourth quarter was 20% ahead of the five-year quarterly average of 5.34 million square feet.
NYSDOT to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 17 on Route 17/I-86 Projects; Exit 122 Upgrades
The projects, when completed, will involve approximately $1 billion in upgrades to Route 17 in Orange and Sullivan counties.
HGAR RPAC Honor Roll: December 2023
Thank you to everyone who is leading the way in the 2023 RPAC campaign.
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Shaping Excellence: The Round Table of Progress
Together, we have the power to shape the trajectory of our Association, to inspire positive change, and to foster an environment where innovation flourishes and every member feels valued.
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Limited Background Checks in New York City: NYSAR Helps to Make Key Changes to Bill
With NYSAR's input, a new bill allows landlords, owners and brokers to consider the criminal backgrounds of prospective tenants only if they meet the initial applicant criteria to rent or lease. It's a fair balance for all concerned.
Breaking News: NAR President Kasper Resigns Over Blackmail Threat; Sears Takes Over as Association President Immediately
Kasper stated in an announcement that she refused to compromise her position and in fact reported the threat to law enforcement. NAR President-elect Kevin Sears has stepped into the role of NAR President, effective immediately.
Obituary: Town of Yorktown Supervisor Passes Away Just Days After Taking Office
Town Supervisor Tom Diana of Yorktown passed away suddenly on January 5 at the age of 66.
Regional Home Sales Decline Sharply in NY Suburban Markets in 2023; For-Sale Inventory Remains Low
A confluence of economic headwinds that included high-interest rates, inflation, low for-sale inventory, as well as international conflicts and domestic political discord, took their collective toll on the residential real estate sales market.
Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Brokers $18.5M Sale of Two Brewster Warehouse Buildings
The exclusive listing was offered for $18.5 million and was represented by Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Associate Real Estate Broker John Ravetto.
Orange County Executive Neuhaus Begins Term as 2024 President of NYS County Executives’ Association
Neuhaus replaces the Association’s outgoing president Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The association announced the start of Neuhaus’ term on Jan. 2.