Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Housing is Economic Development: Why the Hudson Valley Must Act Now and How Search for Change is Showing the Way
In Westchester County alone, more than 1,600 people experience homelessness each night, nearly two-thirds of whom are families with children.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Turning Housing Commitments into Real Progress
I’m pleased to report that all four of our initial HALO projects which received $13.5 million total are now moving forward…
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Economic Development That Delivers Jobs
These projects supported more than 1,500 construction jobs in addition to the retention and creation of more than 150 permanent jobs.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: The Hudson Valley’s Shift from ‘Proximate’ to ‘Prepared’
Industrial and commercial development sites are being delivered with zoning in place, utilities secured, and entitlement pathways clearly defined…
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: A Legacy of Transformation and Warmest Wishes
I leave HGAR knowing that we are now more member-centric and innovative than ever before.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: What Lower Rates May Mean for Suburban Commercial Real Estate: A 2026 Outlook
Suburban multifamily, industrial, and medical office assets are likely to see the greatest bump in activity.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Hudson Valley Business Groups Unite Behind ‘All of the Above’ Energy Policy
Arbitrarily cutting off supply could exponentially increase energy rates at a time when we can least afford it. It could also destabilize our regional economy.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Co-Working Provides the Structure and Energy of the Office Without Surrendering Worker Autonomy and Flexibility
As we consider the future of our suburban commercial real estate markets, we should treat co-working not as a stopgap response to declining occupancy, but as a strategic opportunity.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Lead Program Provides Landlords $40K Per Unit for Lead Remediation
The Rockland County Office of Community Development has a Lead Remediation Program offering up to $40,000 per unit to landlords to remove or remediate dangerous lead paint hazards in rental properties.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Strong Healthcare Ecosystem is a Collective Investment in the Future and Sustainability of our Region
Make no mistake: healthcare is economic development.
Charting the Future of NAR: An Update to Members from Nykia Wright
The work of transformation is ongoing—and it belongs to all of us.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: NAR President: ‘As Realtors, it’s Critical to Remember Who We Serve’
Our industry represents one-fifth of US GDP. It drives economic growth and enables millions of Americans to build intergenerational wealth. However, too many in the industry think they are the economic engine and wealth creator—they aren’t.
