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NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Spiked by 8.5% in November; Prices Rose Nearly 10%
“Home sales momentum is building,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
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Legal-Advocacy
October Legislative Update: The Problems with ‘Good Cause’ Evictions and Eviction Moratoriums
The eviction moratorium has gone on for longer than it should have. While the pandemic is still with us, New
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LEGAL CORNER: The Loss of Life Caused by Hurricane Ida and Its Impact on the New York Real Estate Market
On Sept. 1, 2021, our area was hit particularly hard from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Record-setting levels of rain
Brian Levine
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Staying in Your Lane: Do Not Overreach in Your Agent Duties
A Realtor must act in the best interests of his/her client (Code of Ethics, Article 1). A good agent
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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: September Legislative Update
Realtors won a victory at the federal level when the Supreme Court struck down a CDC eviction moratorium by a
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LEGAL CORNER: A Heightened Focus on Inspections, Due Diligence After the Tragic Condominium Collapse in Florida
On June 24th, 2021, our nation witnessed one of the deadliest and most tragic building collapses in its history. It
Legislative
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: August Legislative Update
Eviction Moratorium Saga Continues, Cold Calling Ban, Co-Op Transparency Law in Effect The tenant eviction moratorium has gone back and
Realtors
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Realtors Prevail in the Fight for Others: New Westchester Co-op Transparency Amendment
Based in part on the strong advocacy of our association and its Realtor members, on Monday, June 28, 2021, the
Legislative
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: July Legislative Update
It is now the end of July, and the COVID rental assistance has not yet been processed by Gov. Andrew
Westchester
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Now is the Time for the State to Act on Co-Op Reform
This past HGAR scored a big victory on Co-op transparency legislation and fair housing. The Westchester County Board of Legislators
NAR
Department of Justice Withdraws from Settlement with NAR; Promises ‘Broad’ Investigation of NAR’s Rules and Conduct
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 1 it was withdrawing from a settlement it had reached
George Lattimer
Exclusive: Westchester County Executive Latimer Signs Bill into Law Requiring Co-Op Boards Disclose Reason for Applicant’s Denial
WHITE PLAINS—The Westchester County Board of Legislators in a 15-2 vote last night approved an amendment to the existing
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BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: The End of the State of Emergency: So Now What?
The New York State of Emergency effectively ended on June 24, 2021. With its ending, many of the regulations enacted