The SALT deduction cap is quadrupled from $10,000 to $40,000 for households earning under $500,000. However, the bill does not eliminate the marriage penalty.
In April, existing-home sales in the Northeast fell 2.0% from March to an annual rate of 480,000, identical to April 2024.
Across several counties, April brought a surge of new interest, particularly in the Bronx, Rockland, and Putnam counties
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2025 RPAC campaign
Dorothy Botsoe, Dorothy Jensen Realty Inc., White Plains
Anthony Domathoti, Exit Realty Premium, Bronx
Richard Haggerty, OneKey MLS, Farmingdale
Gina Ann Perriello, De Luca Realty Inc., Bronx
Michael Schmelzer, Tyrax Realty Management Inc., Bronx (Posthumously)
Tony, D’Anzica, DynaMax Realty NYC, Inc., NYC
Mark Fisher, UNMB, Levittown
Susan Goldy, Susan E. Goldy Inc., Bronx
Irene Guanill, De Luca Realty Group, Inc., Bronx
Lynda Fernandez, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, White Plains
Ronald Garafalo, John J Lease Realtors, Middletown
Clayton Livingston, McGrath Realty Inc., Pawling
Vlora Sejdi, HomeSmart Homes & Estates, White Plains
Carmen Bauman, Green Grass Real Estate Corp., Bronxville
Layla Boyles, CENTURY 21 Realty Center, Monroe
Leah Caro, Park Sterling Realty, Bronxville
Carol Christiansen, McGrath Realty Inc., Mount Kisco
Gary Connolly, OneKey MLS, White Plains
J.P. Endres, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, New City
Crystal Hawkins Syska, Keller Williams Realty NY, White Plains
Rey Hollingsworth Falu, Hollingsworth Real Estate Group, White Plains
Joseph Houlihan, Houlihan & O'Malley, Bronxville
Cynthia Lippolis, BHHS River Town Real Estate, Croton-on-Hudson
Joseph Lippolis, BHHS River Town Real Estate, Croton-on-Hudson
Carole McCann, Hudson Heritage Realty, Washingtonville
Roseann Paggiotta, eXp Realty, White Plains
Brian Phillips, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Bronx
Shtjefen Saljanin, Exit Realty Private Client, White Plains
Matthew Schmelzer, Tryax Realty Management Inc., Bronx
Emran Bhuiyan, Exit Realty Premium, Bronx
Soleil Jackman, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Central Valley
Valerie Port, McGrath Realty Inc., White Plains
Shanese Williams, Real Broker NY LLC, New York
Mackenzie Forsberg, Genesis Realty Group LLC, Bronx
Barry Kramer, BHG Real Estate Choice Realty, Scarsdale
Harding Mason, Houlihan Lawrence Inc., Katonah
Jennifer Rousset, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, New City
Maryann Tercasio, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Central Valley
Gregory Tsougranis, Keller Williams Realty NY, Bronx
Carl Vandemark, William Raveis-New York LLC, New York
Michael Criscuolo, Paul Leis, Caterina Massaregli
TOTAL: $71,964 27% towards goal
With 1716 contributors 47% towards participation goal
Goal: $270,359 from 3623 contributors
The legislative priorities of HGAR and NYSAR were focused on assisting first-time homebuyers with rising housing costs, helping alleviate the severe housing shortage in New York State, and addressing escalating insurance costs.
The Make-A-Wish donation will be presented at the Foundation’s May 15 “Dancing for the Foundation” event at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.
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