Viewpoints

PRESIDENT'S CORNER: New Strategies for These Turbulent Times
Are you concerned about the recent sexual harassment claims at NAR? Do the pending anti-trust lawsuits leave you worried about

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: As the Climate Changes So Do the Laws
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I have heard the phrase “once in a lifetime storm”

FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: Empowering HGAR Realtors to be Their Very Best
While it may at times feel like the real estate industry and Realtors are under attack, we all know with

Do We Have Fair Housing Now?
Although April is Fair Housing Month and June is National Home Ownership Month, we need to keep Fair Housing front

GUEST COLUMN: Let Your Ego Go
The beautiful thing about being in the real estate business for many years is being able to analyze your growth

GUEST VIEWPOINT: Why the Women’s Council of Realtors?
Recently the question was asked, Why the Women’s Council? There is a wealth of professional organizations for Realtors, do

GUEST VIEWPOINT: Site Inventory Program Arms Orange County with Key Facts to Accommodate New Projects
Executing sector specific economic development strategy is not an overnight process—it takes research, relationships, and an in-depth understanding of

GUEST VIEWPOINT: Orange County: At the Confluence of Opportunity and Responsibility
The “summer slowdown” never occurred in 2023 at the Orange County Partnership as site selector activity and tenant requirements demanded

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Not Enough Homes to Sell? Blame the Local Land Use Boards and Their Lack of Education
The “zombies” of issues left to be decided are poised to walk the halls again this coming legislative year. With

PRESIDENT'S CORNER: The MLS Increases Competition, Levels Playing Field for Consumer
Many Realtors today are worried about a string of anti-trust lawsuits filed against NAR alleging anticompetitive practices. While NAR is

FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: Meeting the Membership’s Evolving Needs
As previously announced, I joined the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors as your Chief Executive Officer on Sept. 1. I

HGAR Member Appreciation Day Challenge for 2023
I have attended many HGAR Member Appreciation Days over the years, and it is a great time to catch up