Viewpoints
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.
Viewpoints
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Legislative
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Sizing Up the Election Results
This year was a year for local, and in some cases state elections, across the country. Virginia and New Jersey
President's Corner
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Municipal Building Files—What Gives!
One of the random calls I get from our members has to do with information being inaccurately reported on the
HGAR
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: The Power of Mentorship
As reported previously on Real Estate In-Depth, Gil Mercurio, the long-time CEO of this organization, passed away at the end
Affordable Housing
PUTNAM POSTING: Is Putnam County Headed Towards a Housing Crisis?
I recently read a prediction by a friend Steve Hawks of Platinum Real Estate on Las Vegas, who is extremely
Legislative
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Congress Debates Debt Ceiling, SALT, Infrastructure
Several legislative issues are before Congress for consideration and debate. These issues touch every facet of American life. The first
President's Corner
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: The Belief in What We Cannot See
“We Want You!” “Be All That You Can Be.” If you are a person of a certain vintage, you will
New York
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: The Resiliency of New York
At the beginning of this month I was asked by RISMedia to share my thoughts on the 20th anniversary of
Jennifer Maher
PUTNAM POSTING: Predicting and Adapting to the Markets of the Moment
Shutdowns, civil unrest, fears of war and terrorism, inflation, eviction moratoriums, supply chain breakdowns and workforce problems. These troubles are
HGAR
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: To Boldly Go…
I just loved Star Trek as a kid growing up. Hey, to be honest, I still love Star Trek. On
HGAR
GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: It’s Not About Politics
Sometimes it can seem like politics has invaded every aspect of our lives. I suspect part of that feeling stems
HGAR
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Fear and Blame in the Real Estate Culture
I had a chance meeting at lunch with a Mother and Daughter real estate team in Briarcliff Manor—Mary Jane
Jennifer Maher
PUTNAM POSTING: Change is Coming and with it Opportunity
With the Putnam County real estate market Booming for the past 15 months, I am excited for what I predict