Despite being home to millions and some of the strongest local economies, Los Angeles, CA; Oxnard, CA; San Diego, CA; New York, NY and Spokane, WA are among the furthest from housing-supply balance.
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects four to six rate cuts will be approved by the Fed going forward.
Chief among the reform measures included in the budget was disincentivizing institutional investors from buying up one- and two-family homes.
Allowing landlords to get by without building permits and Certificates of Occupancy or building at substandard levels places, residents, business owners, merchants and first responders at risk.
The solution to diversifying commercial development lies not in rejecting progress, but in embracing a more nuanced approach. We need a development ecosystem that sings a richer melody, with diverse notes of retail, office spaces, and light industry harmonizing in a dynamic symphony.
Soon we will share with you HGAR’s new Strategic Plan and vision. You are the most important part of the plan, and we encourage you to engage and participate.
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.
We are a lot of things for a lot of people, separately and all together. With such intense connections, we are bound to get caught on the ride of some of our clients' life rollercoasters.
Together, we have the power to shape the trajectory of our Association, to inspire positive change, and to foster an environment where innovation flourishes and every member feels valued.
Americans just don't know about what REALTORS® do and the profound impact we have in our communities. Let's change that, starting now.
From reinventing Real Estate In-Depth to our new strategic plan, we are building a culture of individual engagement and inclusion, so you can get the most out of your HGAR membership.
Thinking about volunteering? Veteran leader Katheryn DeClerck suggests the value and personal satisfaction you'll get in return for are the best reasons of all to contribute your time and expertise.
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.
Real estate may not be for everyone, but don't close the door even if you choose never to open a lockbox again. Consider a referral business if you decide to take a break from real estate.
Foreign buyers invested more than $516 million in New York real estate between April 2022-March 2023, showing the strength of our market. HGAR's Global Business Council is there to help you be a part of it.
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