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NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Flat in October
Year-over-year sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West.
What Realtors Need to Know: New Basement and Cellar Legalization Rules Released
The program could convert thousands of currently unpermitted basement units into legal Ancillary Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Lottery Opens for Affordable Condominium Homes in Downtown White Plains
Together, the two developments will bring 108 new affordable condominium homes to market.
Mortgage Applications Decreased Last Week as Rates Rose to Highest Level in a Month
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($806,500 or less) increased to 6.37% from 6.34%...
NAR: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability and Rising Costs as Biggest Challenges
Real estate firms are on the frontlines of the industry and are seeing firsthand how housing affordability and local economic conditions are impacting their clients.
OneKey MLS: Metro NY Housing Market Maintained Steady Growth in October Amid Tight Inventory
Market conditions remain constrained, with overall inventory down 5.6% from the previous year.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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