WASHINGTON—Tax reform done right could yield savings and simplification that benefits average Americans, but history shows that misguided reforms can pose significant threats to the economy. That’s the message the National Association of Realtors brought to Congress on Sept. 14th as Iona Harrison, chair of NAR’s Federal Taxation Committee, testified before the Senate Finance Committee.…
Read MoreGOSHEN, NY—The $500-million LEGOLAND New York project proposed by Merlin Entertainments secured key approvals by a 4-1 vote of the Goshen Town Board on Thursday evening that put the development ever closer to breaking ground. The Town Board approved amendments to the town’s comprehensive plan and zoning law as well as the adoption of Local…
Read MoreSince winning the County Executive post in the November 2013 election, former Chester Supervisor Steve Neuhaus has tackled a host of difficult issues that initially included closing significant budget gaps, stabilizing county government finances and shepherding the redevelopment of the Orange County Government Center in Goshen. Orange County Executive Neuhaus, who is running for re-election…
Read MoreNEW YORK—The timeliness of this year’s Global Real Estate Summit NYC is significant, as the event is set to take place amid skyrocketing foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate. According to a recently released report from the National Association of Realtors, growth within the commercial sector is promising, as well. Backed by the premier…
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news
WASHINGTON—Tax reform done right could yield savings and simplification that benefits average Americans, but history shows that misguided reforms can pose significant threats to the economy. That’s the message the National Association of Realtors brought to Congress on Sept. 14th as Iona Harrison, chair of NAR’s Federal Taxation Committee, testified before the Senate Finance Committee.…
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legal-advocacy
Realtors just like all real estate licensees are participants themselves in the real estate marketplace, either as landlords, sellers, buyers or tenants. When acting in these capacities, Realtors should be aware that the Code of Ethics still applies. If a Realtor is interested in either selling or renting their property, they are obviously free to…
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people
Gino Bello, Tony Murphy and David Calabrese of Houlihan Lawrence were named as some of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of REAL Trends’ America’s Best Real Estate Agents, the newly issued ranking report produced by REAL Trends and sponsored by Zillow Group. They are now members of the “America’s Best Real Estate…
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residential
WASHINGTON—Tax reform done right could yield savings and simplification that benefits average Americans, but history shows that misguided reforms can pose significant threats to the economy. That’s the message the National Association of Realtors brought to Congress on Sept. 14th as Iona Harrison, chair of NAR’s Federal Taxation Committee, testified before the Senate Finance Committee.…
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In mid-August President-Elect Barry Kramer and I made the trek to Chicago for NAR’s annual Leadership Summit for CEOs and President-Elects. The theme for this year’s conference was “Own It,” and many of the presentations flowed into that theme. Going into the program I thought “own it” referred to taking responsibility for one’s actions, but…
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Wow, it’s September! I hope we are all more relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated from our summer and ready for our Fall/Winter real estate season. As we all know, not only is September “back to school” time, but it is also Realtor Safety month. As the weather changes, so does the pattern of crime and we…
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technology
Do you sometimes forget to take your reading glasses with you? If you need reading glasses, you know how important it is to have them with you wherever you go (just in case). Unfortunately, for me, I always seem to think that I can get by without them, only to find myself once again being…
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mortgage
MIDDLETOWN — The Board of Directors and CEO Michael Gilfeather of Orange Bank & Trust Company announced on Aug. 24th that the bank had opened its fourth full service branch in Westchester County. The branch is located at 510 South Columbus Ave. in Mount Vernon. This new branch supports the bank’s strategic plan to expand…
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