“Home sales have struggled to gain traction, but prices continue to rise, contributing to record-high housing wealth,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
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.
Technology continues to lead in private-sector job cuts as companies restructure amid AI integration, slower demand, and efficiency pressures.
NAR has now launched the Pro-Property Platform, a system designed to strengthen federal political advocacy by allowing direct-to-candidate contributions to be tagged as pro-housing and pro-property rights.
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.
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.
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.
Each County Day includes a Government Power Hour. This one was particularly substantive, and provided insights into the inner workings of Albany.
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I have heard the phrase “once in a lifetime storm”
The “zombies” of issues left to be decided are poised to walk the halls again this coming legislative year. With
This month, I would like to bring to your attention an aspect of RPAC influence that goes under the radar
The dust has settled and we find ourselves standing on the brink of success? As you know, the 2023 legislative
With much debate during the State Budget Fight, the State Legislature seemed ready to jog out the rest of the
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2nd, two busloads of Realtors left the Hudson Valley and headed north.
As of the writing of this column, the New York State budget is late and still has not passed. Often
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