Legal-Advocacy
A Landmark Win for Realtors and Housing Progress in New York City
The rally underscored our industry’s leadership in advancing housing policy and demonstrated the collective strength of Realtors when we unite around a common cause.
Your Voice, Your Vote, Your City: Realtors Driving Change This Election Season
For Realtors, this moment is about more than voting it’s about advocacy, leadership and accountability.
HGAR Launches Local Political Coordinator Program to Strengthen Advocacy at the Grassroots
The role of an LPC includes attending public meetings, tracking local legislation, reporting back to HGAR’s Government Affairs team, and supporting the association’s broader communications strategy.
Staying the Course: Housing, Leadership and the Fight for a Faster Future
Against this backdrop, HGAR and our partner associations have officially launched the “Vote Yes on Proposal 3” campaign, a nearly $400,000 initiative to modernize New York City’s land use process and unlock housing opportunities across all boroughs.
NAR’s Latest Legal Victory: Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Repealed Optional ‘No Commingling’ Rule
The country’s highest court won’t take up an appeal that sought to overturn a ruling favoring the National Association of Realtors. NAR successfully litigated the antitrust case twice in lower courts.
Governor Hochul Signs Multiple Housing Bills
This legislation will make available an opt-in tax incentive to incentivize redevelopment of vacant or abandoned one-to-four family homes for use as affordable homeownership or rental housing.
HGAR Hosts Legislative Breakfast to Advance 2026 Priorities and Announce New Bronx Location
This year’s breakfast featured Kenny Burgos, former New York State Assembly Member and now CEO of the New York Apartment Association, as keynote speaker.
FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Postponed to March 1, 2026: What it Means for Real-Estate Professionals
Come March 2026, the federal government will expect nothing less than full compliance, and the penalties for non-reporting could be severe.
RPAC Luncheon Highlighted Need for Advocacy, Leadership and Action at HGAR Impact Conference
Mayor Patterson-Howard’s vision for Mount Vernon and beyond aligns closely with HGAR’s mission—to advocate for strong, vibrant communities where opportunity and homeownership are within reach for all.
RPAC Luncheon Highlighted Need for Advocacy, Leadership and Action at HGAR Impact Conference
Mayor Patterson-Howard’s vision for Mount Vernon and beyond aligns closely with HGAR’s mission—to advocate for strong, vibrant communities where opportunity and homeownership are within reach for all.
NYC Realtor Coalition Secures Nearly $100,000 to Educate Voters on Ballot Question 3
HGAR is collaborating with the Long Island Board of Realtors, the Brooklyn-Queens Board of Realtors, and the Staten Island Board of Realtors, to form one of the largest Realtor coalitions in New York City.
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act: A New Era of Privacy for Homebuyers
HPPA makes several pivotal legal changes governing when, how, and to whom credit reports may be shared in the mortgage and insurance context.