Viewpoints
Regulators: Take Steps to Recognize Warehouse Lenders’ Important Role in Today’s Housing Finance Market
This is a difficult time for the housing industry, and those challenges extend to all corners—not only mortgage lenders
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Leading the Way on Sustainability
HGAR has long been in the vanguard, leading the way in taking on tough issues and exploring new developments and
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: The End of the Albany Session—Out Like a Lamb
With much debate during the State Budget Fight, the State Legislature seemed ready to jog out the rest of the
From the Desk of the Interim CEO: Celebrating Homeownership Month
I’d like to address all the amazing real estate professionals out there who play a vital role in helping
GUEST COLUMN: Lessons in Real Estate
As a broker and coach, I often share that the best lessons in real estate come from an agent’s
PRESIDENT'S CORNER: Pursuing its Mission: HGAR Advocates for Realtor Values
As I have repeated many, many times, HGAR is a trade association and, as a trade association, it is our
Understanding the Impacts of ‘Micro-Aggression’
Have you ever heard someone pose these comments or questions? Or maybe you have made similar comments yourself. If so,
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Lobby Day 2023—A Historic Day All Around
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2nd, two busloads of Realtors left the Hudson Valley and headed north.
From the Desk of the Interim CEO: Calling All Aspiring Leaders
It’s that time of year at HGAR when we reach out to our exceptional member base that is 14,
GUEST COLUMN: Captain to Crew: Prepare for Impact
When commercial mortgage rates reset on your property, it can have a significant impact on that property’s ongoing performance.
GUEST COLUMN: Essentially You
“In case of cabin pressure emergency, you must first secure your mask before assisting others,” the flight attendant instructs the
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: HGAR Members Should ‘Get on the Bus’ To Attend This Year’s Lobby Day in Albany Part 2
As of the writing of this column, the New York State budget is late and still has not passed. Often