Coronavirus
Local Government Sales Tax Collections Fell 8.2% in July
ALBANY—As the New York State economy continues its reopening process and the state continues to post low COVID infection
NAR Reports U.S. Metro Home Prices Grow in 96% of Metro Areas in Second Quarter
WASHINGTON— In the era of COVID-19, the value of homes seems to have some immunity to the virus. The overwhelming
LEGAL CORNER: The HEALS Act: Still in Limbo
On July 27, 2020, the Senate introduced eight bills, referred to as the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Anti-Discrimination Penalties Signed into Law; COVID-19 Relief Talks Continue in Congress
The beat goes on both at the federal and state level; issues that affect everyone in our industry and everyone
NYC Comptroller Urges City Act Now To Bridge Future Budget Shortfalls
NEW YORK—New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released a report on Aug. 3 on New York City’s
Amid Post-COVID and Social Unrest, Are People Still Moving into Manhattan?
Since early spring, when the coronavirus hit the New York metro area hard, headlines have been screeching about the residential
PUTNAM POSTING: Is Your Welcome Mat Out?
I came across an article recently that noted a concerning statistic. According to the Morning Consult Economic Intelligence: Global Consumer
Cuomo, National Governors Association Press Congress for $500B in Critical COVID Aid
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the National Governors Association are pressing Congress to include billions of dollars in financial
Global Site Selector Tells OC Partnership to ‘Keep Calm and Embrace the Chaos’
While most economic news of late in this time of the coronavirus is usually described as “bleak” or “grim,” an
NAR Looks to Drum Up Support for Rep. Maloney’s ‘First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act’
WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) introduced the “First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act” on Wednesday (July 22)
Westchester IDA Approves Assistance Program; OKs Incentives for Two Major Mixed-Use Projects
WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency at its session on July 9 approved a new financial assistance program
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: Finding the New Normal
As I write this article, back at my desk at the HGAR offices in White Plains which we reopened July
