Viewpoints
FROM THE CEO’S DESK: HGAR Expands Global Footprint at MIPIM
Participating in MIPIM opens up a world of opportunities, directly and indirectly benefiting HGAR Members.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Something Big Happened! Did You Feel it?
In the weeks leading up to heavy negotiations in Albany, HGAR personally educated more than two dozen elected officials on Good Cause Eviction and the most problematic aspects of valuing tenant protection over property rights.
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Embracing Fair Housing, Building a Better Tomorrow
Fair housing is not merely a legal obligation or a moral imperative; rather, it is the very essence of creating spaces where every individual can thrive.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Setting the Record Straight on Real Estate Transactions After Landmark Case
I’ve seen it alleged that NAR, local Realtor boards or multiple listing services set commissions. Commissions are already negotiable between clients and real estate agents.
‘It Started with a Scarf’
Having a more diverse clientele not only opens up more opportunities, but also gives me a chance to get to know people from different cultures and learn how to show up respectfully.
Guest Viewpoint: Raising the Alarm: Crumbling Infrastructure Undermines Vitality of Rockland County, Hudson Valley
The roads in these counties, veins that should support the flow of suburban life, are often clogged and crumbling.
FROM THE CEO’S DESK: HGAR Helps Members Navigate Change
Under the circumstances, this settlement, which is subject to court approval, seems to be the best possible outcome.
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: A Toast to the Power and Influence of Women
Women often remain underrepresented in boardrooms, executive suites, and political offices, highlighting the ongoing need for concerted efforts to promote gender diversity and inclusion.
Understanding DEI by Looking at the Subway Door in Berlin, Germany
When we start talking about quotas, or taking from one and giving to another, we’ve lost sight of what true diversity, equity, and inclusion means.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: The Best Route to Safety and Sustainability in the Hudson Valley
The Route 17 upgrade will enhance safety and mobility, create jobs and boost the economy.
FROM THE CEO’S DESK: HGAR: A Leader in Diversity Equity and Inclusion
HGAR is a leader in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to diversifying our membership, creating a deeply diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization for our members, and embedding inclusive practices in the ways we work and learn.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: So, What Do We Do?
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.