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.
MAWHAH, NJ—For the first time ever, HGAR is partnering with other regional Realtors Associations, including the New York State Association of Realtors, the New Jersey Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, to present a two-day Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Summit, to be held at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel in Mahwah, NJ.
The sponsors will be offering a 4-hour CE course on Monday, June 13th on Implicit Bias & Cultural Competency followed by a full day of speakers and sessions on Tuesday, June 14th.
The Summit will cover important topics such as the correlation between Fair Housing and DEI, how DEI makes business sense, and the implicit biases that continue to plague our industry. The Summit will also help uncover insights into forging diversity, equity and inclusion as brokers, agents, managers, association boards/staff and affiliate partners.
The event will feature a host of speakers and presenters, including Eric Bailey, best-selling author of “The Cure for Stupidity.”
Other scheduled speakers and presenters at the DEI Summit include: Jessica Coates, Chief Executive Officer, Howard County Association of Realtors; Ryan Davis, Director of Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, National Association of Realtors; Matt Difanis, Broker-Owner, RE/MAX Realty Associates; Tanya Reu-Narvaez, Chief People Officer, Realogy; Alexia Smokler, Director of Fair Housing Policy & Programs, National Association of Realtors and Brennon Thompson, Community Engagement & Fair Housing Manager, Greater Rochester Association of Realtors.
The event is being hosted by the Greater Bergen Realtors, Greater Rochester Association of Realtors, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, New Jersey Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors and the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors. A Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register now as space is limited! For more information and to make a reservation go to: https://www.deirealestatesummit.com.
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.
In 2023, the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection investigated 617 complaints and returned $66,000 to homeowners.
Located at 23 Mulberry St. in the Hollow neighborhood of South Yonkers, the $48 million, four-story building has 60 energy-efficient, affordable apartments for seniors.
“Today marks a significant milestone on the path to ensuring the success of our nation’s most vital infrastructure project,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
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