Data shows that from 1996-2021, the Hudson Valley region lost a net total of 146,763 people to out migration, which calculates out to 5% of the Hudson Valley’s population.
Elected officials, seeking to appease vocal constituents, frequently uphold restrictive zoning laws that favor single-family residences over more diverse housing options.
In 2023, the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection investigated 617 complaints and returned $66,000 to homeowners.
The Putnam County Business Council is hosting its First Quarter Breakfast for 2020 with an interesting topic. “Helping Businesses Make the Tourism Connection.”
The breakfast will be held on March 24th from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac. The agenda will focus on “Tourism for Profit.” Helping to make the connection between economic growth and tourism, the event will feature a special presentation and engage tourism and economic experts who will be on hand to provide evidence-based data and proven strategies to educate businesses on maximizing opportunities associated with visitors and tourists coming into Putnam County.
It seems to me there is a ton of opportunity for real estate agents with the tourists that are coming into the county. You have a captured audience who, when visiting Putnam, are usually in love with the beauty and tranquility of Putnam County. With our natural resources, commercial recreation and the sure beauty of our environment, I am sure that many would consider a move here or even a second summer or weekend home in Putnam County.
I encourage all agents to attend to learn or create some opportunities to market yourself to these potential buyers. There will also be some interesting facts and statistics on Putnam County which is important knowledge for an agent to have and to be able to speak on intelligently.
NYSCAR Local Chapter Meets in Carmel
The Greater Putnam and Westchester chapter of the New York State Commercial Association of Commercial Realtors chapter meets every month on the third Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Fair Street in Carmel. The agenda is a marketing session for commercial and investor needs, wants and inventory, as well as breakfast and networking.
All are welcome to attend two to three meetings to see if it’s something you would be interested in. If you have been interested in commercial real estate and always wanted to learn more about the industry, this is the place for you. E-mail gpwnyscar@gmail.com for questions.
Elected officials, seeking to appease vocal constituents, frequently uphold restrictive zoning laws that favor single-family residences over more diverse housing options.
These systematic barriers hindered the accumulation of wealth for African Americans for decades; this hindrance deprived many black families of the opportunity to pass down property and assets to future generations, thereby perpetuating economic disparities.
Traditional lenders often hesitate to finance such projects due to perceived risks or unfamiliarity with emerging technologies and practices.
This initiative aims to create housing opportunities without the high costs of land acquisition, utilizing properties that often enjoy central locations within communities.
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