Garafalo was the president of the Orange County Association of Realtors in 2011 and the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors in 2019.
Putnam County, home to Carmel and Southeast, came out on top with a 15.6% increase in home sales from 2024.
New York State lawmakers have expressed concerns over the environmental impacts data centers may have and also the significant energy needs they require.
Any attempt by a homeowner or landlord to remove a “squatter” (and a tenant or holdover tenant) utilizing “self-help” would be deemed an unlawful eviction [and the owner or landlord would be subject to criminal liability.
Studies have shown that the construction of 100 units of multifamily housing generates an average of 161 jobs and $11.7 million into the local economy in the first year.
Local Law 31 also includes a five-year testing requirement, meaning that all residential building owners in NYC must have all dwelling units inspected for lead paint by Aug. 9, 2025.
HGAR expects that all members act with courtesy and respect toward each other, the staff, service providers, speakers and event participants at all HGAR events and when acting as an HGAR member.
“This agreement will open up housing specifically for low-income New Yorkers and send a clear message that this kind of discrimination is unacceptable in our communities,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James.
NAR’s view is that all relevant cases should be included in any consolidation (including buyer and seller cases), and the Northern District of Illinois is best placed to address the industrywide issues these cases present.
Recently, the decision in Stromberg v East River Housing Corp. brings to light some of the issues that exist with regard to the co-op approval process and the restrictions that burden purchasers and sellers in co-op transactions.
Last year, more than 110 HGAR members attended Lobby Day, which represented one-third of the total turnout of the entire New York State Association of Realtors in Albany. With two busloads of Realtors, HGAR came out in force and that effort was recognized.
NAR expects to appeal the case to the court of appeals if the federal judge in Missouri does not grant NAR’s motions.
With NYSAR's input, a new bill allows landlords, owners and brokers to consider the criminal backgrounds of prospective tenants only if they meet the initial applicant criteria to rent or lease. It's a fair balance for all concerned.
Neuhaus replaces the Association’s outgoing president Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The association announced the start of Neuhaus’ term on Jan. 2.
This year, we defeated Good Cause Eviction again and lifted the ban of solicitous phone calls — both highlights for HGAR's advocacy efforts and big wins for members.
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