With the full legislature and governor facing re-election in 2026, HGAR and NYSAR are already preparing for what could be a watershed year for housing policy.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted to approve rent increases of 3% for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments.
NAR successfully secured its top five priorities in the final package.
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
Roseann Paggiotta, eXp Realty, White Plains
Carmen Bauman, RM Friedland, Harrison
Layla Boyles, CENTURY 21 Realty Center, Monroe
Leah Caro, Park Sterling Realty, Bronxville (Posthumously)
Carol Christiansen, McGrath Realty Inc., Mount Kisco
Gary Connolly, OneKey MLS, Farmingdale
J.P. Endres, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, New City
Crystal Hawkins Syska, Keller Williams NY Realty, White Plains
Rey Hollingsworth Falu, Hollingsworth Real Estate Group, White Plains
Joseph Houlihan, Houlihan & O'Malley, Bronxville
Soleil Jackman, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Central Valley
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
Brian Phillips, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Bronx
Shtjefen Saljanin, Exit Realty Private Client, White Plains
Matthew Schmelzer, Tryax Realty Management Inc., Bronx
Vlora Sejdi, HomeSmart Homes & Estates, White Plains
Valerie Port, McGrath Realty Inc., White Plains
Sandra Rampersaud, Aequitas Risk Solutions, Inc., Bronxville
Maryann Tercasio, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Central Valley
Carl Vandemark, William Raveis-New York LLC, New York
Emran Bhuiyan, Exit Realty Premium, Bronx
Ernest Chi, Ernest Chi Real Estate LLC, Yonkers
Mackenzie Forsberg, Genesis Realty Group LLC, Bronx
Eugenia Foxworth, Foxworth Realty Inc., New York
Barry Kramer, BHG Real Estate Choice Realty, Scarsdale
Harding Mason, Houlihan Lawrence Inc., Katonah
Gregory Tsougranis, Keller Williams Realty NYC Group, Bronx
Daniel Baccellieri, Michael Brown, Michael Criscuolo, Paul Leis, Caterina Massaregli, Emma Nechama Landwirt, Jennifer Rousset, Veronica Saurez, Maria Weiss
TOTAL: $86,389 32% towards goal
With 1921 contributors 53% towards participation goal
Goal: $270,359 from 3623 contributors
This joint decision by the event sponsors reflects their shared commitment to delivering an event that offers the greatest value, insight, and impact for all participants.
Dr. Meadows will serve as a vital bridge between HGAR’s Realtor members and the elected officials and stakeholders shaping housing policy in the Bronx and New York City.
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