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Report: Purchase and Rental Housing ‘Out of Reach’ for Many in the Hudson Valley
“The struggle to create housing that is affordable for people across the entire spectrum of income will be the defining civic issue for this generation of leaders in the Hudson Valley,” Pattern CEO Adam Bosch said.

Out Migration Has a Heavy Cost for NY State and Hudson Valley
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.

NAR: 26% of Realtors Surveyed Say Lack of Inventory, Housing Affordability Prevented Clients from Buying Homes in 2023
“2023 was a difficult year for Realtors due to high mortgage rates and low housing inventory, which significantly impacted home sales volume,”

HGAR Recognizes Rockland County with Program Featuring Political, Business Leaders and Association Update
The program offered the latest home sales data and trends for Rockland County, updates on the NAR Commission settlement, and perspectives on topical business and political issues.

May Median Single-Family Home Sales Prices Rose by Double Digits in Almost All Regions
Only Westchester saw a slight increase in closed sales for single-family homes, with a 4.6% gain.

Seven Realtor Associations Host 3rd Annual DEI Summit in Newark
The goal of the Summit was to build curiosity while exploring the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion within personal and professional careers.

Data Reveals Hudson Valley, NY Metro Area ‘Continue to be One of the Most Desirable Locations in the Country’
The big winner in terms of property value was Manhattan’s District 10, coming in with $1.182 million for the median property value.

Former HGAR President and Wife Recovering from Harrowing International Flight
Hours after the incident, Kessler shared via social media that that plane dropped approximately 6,000 feet in seconds.

HGAR CID Panel Discusses Reimagining Zoning to Create More Affordable Housing
Research by Pattern for Progress indicates that taxes alone in Connecticut and Pennsylvania are 20% to 40% lower than in New York, and 50% to 80% lower in the Carolinas and Florida.

Realtor.com: NY Metro Region’s Median Listing Price Per Sq. Ft. Leads Nation With Nearly 85% Increase Since 2019
The New York metro region’s median listing price of $789,000 in May 2024 was 34% higher than in May 2019.

July 2023 Hudson Valley Storm Damage Victims Eligible for SBA Aid
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on May 28 that federal assistance is available to New Yorkers in Ontario, Orange, and contiguous counties who were impacted by last year’s early July flood event.

HGAR: April Median Sales Prices for Single-Family Homes Rose in Almost All Regions; Closed Sales Increased in Westchester, Rockland, Orange Counties
New listings of single-family homes rose in the Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, and Orange counties, while pending sales for all property types increased in every region except Rockland and Orange counties.