“The top driver of our affordability crisis is the rising cost of rent and mortgages, and New Yorkers need our help.”
Incoming HGAR President Sejdi is an Associate Broker with HomeSmart Homes & Estates in White Plains. She served as President-Elect in 2024, Secretary in 2023, and Regional Director for Westchester County in 2022.
Rates at 6% are the new normal, and from a historical perspective they’re completely fine, especially given the strength of the economy and inflation adjusted wage gains over the past few years.
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced that The Building & Realty Institute of Westchester & the Mid-Hudson Region has joined their board of directors and will be represented by Tim Foley, CEO.
Foley is only the third executive officer and first CEO in BRI’s 75-year history. In that capacity, he also serves on the Land Development Committee for the National Association of Home Builders. Prior to joining BRI, he served as the Communications Director for NYS Assemblymember Amy Paulin, who represents the 88th Assembly District (Eastchester / New Rochelle / Pelham / Scarsdale / White Plains).
Martha Eventually settled in Somers, becoming a Realtor where she found her stride, spending decades in the industry.
Chris brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership to this new advisory position. She is an 18-year veteran of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
As State President, Phillips will oversee the council’s activities within New York State and act as a liaison between the regional vice president, the council’s leadership team, and its staff.
City and State honored 100 “New Yorkers who are on the front lines, creating jobs and spurring economic growth on the local, state and national levels.”
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