The Realtor delegation representing every state and territory rallied around several core issues that require Congressional action. These priorities were: expanding housing opportunity, protecting the Realtor business model and supporting homeownership for all Americans.
The House passed its version of the Big Beautiful bill on May 22 with a provision that would raise the SALT Cap to $40,000.
Prospective homeowners or those who already own a home but are at risk of losing it can get advice from bankers, Realtors, government agencies, mortgage companies, and others.
Prospective homeowners or those who already own a home but are at risk of losing it can get advice from bankers, Realtors, government agencies, mortgage companies, and others.
WHITE PLAINS—Breaking into the housing market is a challenge for first-time homebuyers. From bidding wars to mortgage approvals to raising the money for a downpayment, it’s no wonder that the share of the market comprised of first-time homebuyers is at a historic low. According to the National Association of Realtors, it was around 24% between July 2023 and June 2024.
Community Housing Innovations, a nonprofit dedicated to housing solutions, wants to help change that by offering practical and financial assistance to first-time home buyers at its 2025 Homeownership Expo at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains on June 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Prospective homeowners or those who already own a home but are at risk of losing it can get advice from bankers, Realtors, government agencies, mortgage companies, and others on everything they need to know to successfully own or keep a home.
“Owning a home is a steppingstone to a prosperous life,’’ said Ron Abad, CEO of Community Housing Innovations. “This free expo will bring together experts from across the board with valuable, practical advice to help those looking to break into the market. We are hoping this event will help level the playing field for first-time homebuyers.’’
More than 20 expo sponsors will be there to answer questions including representatives from Chase, Emigrant, Key, PCSB, Ridgewood, Valley, Trustco and Webster Banks, Tinker Federal Credit Union, and Loan Depot; The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Creative Wave Realty Group, Rand Realty and Swan Real Estate; and government and nonprofits Westchester County, Sustainable Westchester, NYS Division of Human Rights, Community Resource Center and The City of New Rochelle.
To register, call 914-595-0992 or visit CHI’s 2025 Homeownership Expo | Community Housing Innovations
The House passed its version of the Big Beautiful bill on May 22 with a provision that would raise the SALT Cap to $40,000.
As part of the partnership, OneKey MLS subscribers will gain direct access to Crexi’s suite of commercial real estate tools.
Phase 2 of the project—which is valued at $12 billion—will now include 4,000 new homes at the site.
The buyer was Dempsey Investment LP. The seller was MSB Halstead Holdings.
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