Legal-Advocacy
HGAR Helps Spotlight Challenges and Opportunities for Bronx Homebuyers
The Bronx continues to have the lowest homeownership rate in New York City, at just 20%.
LEGAL CORNER: ‘The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’: A Transformative Boost for the Real Estate Industry
Another important provision in the OBBBA raises the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for taxpayers earning less than $500,000, effective from 2025 to 2029, before reverting to $10,000 thereafter.
NAR Secures Major Wins for Real Estate in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes multiple NAR-championed provisions designed to support homeownership, drive investment in housing supply, and strengthen the real estate economy.
Why Advocacy and Investing in It Matters More Than Ever
Legislative decisions at every level of government impact how we do business, safeguard private property rights, and help our clients achieve the dream of homeownership.
HGAR and NYSAR Celebrate Legislative Wins, Prepare for 2026 Advocacy Push
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.
Policy Shifts Ahead: What Recent Elections and Rent Guidelines Vote Could Mean for NYC Real Estate
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.
NYC Democratic Primaries Reshape Key Races Ahead of General Election
A Mamdani candidacy and potential mayoralty could signal a policy environment more focused on tenant protections, rent regulations and public housing expansion.
Court: Landlords Have Constitutional Right to Repayment
The Federal Circuit’s decision underscores the rights of property owners to pursue compensation claims arising from the CDC eviction moratorium.
Pushing for Co-op Transparency and Responding to the FARE Act Rollout
With this bill in place, all stakeholders from buyers to brokers can expect greater predictability and accountability in a process that has long needed reform.
LEGAL CORNER: Legal and Industry Updates for Realtors and New York Licensees: Navigating Recent Changes
At its Mid-Year Meeting, NAR also officially rescinded its “Non-Commingling Rule,” which was an optional policy that permitted Multiple Listing Services to limit display of listings online.
Advocating for Realtors and Homeowners: HGAR Takes the Fight to Capitol Hill
The Realtor delegation representing every state and territory rallied around several core issues that require Congressional action. These priorities were: expanding housing opportunity, protecting the Realtor business model and supporting homeownership for all Americans.
Rep. Lawler Balks at Senate Proposal to Cap SALT at $10,000
The House passed its version of the Big Beautiful bill on May 22 with a provision that would raise the SALT Cap to $40,000.
