HGAR Update

October 2023 Course Schedule

September 22, 2023

School of Real Estate  Via ZOOM *Course qualifies for the Virtual Card October 5   Pricing Strategies For Listings and Listing Presentations* with Katheryn DeClerck October 6     Commercial Real Estate: Tools of the Trade (2 Day Course) with Edward Smith, Jr. October 11    Financing the Deal; Understanding The Mortgage Process* with David Moore October…

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HGAR Calendar | October 2023

September 22, 2023

SEPTEMBER September 26 Breakfast with Benefits: The Power of Artificial Intelligence Via Zoom, 9:30 – 10:00 AM Pizza with the Prez: Rockland Banchetto, Nanuet, 5:00 - 7:00 PM September 28 – 30 C5 + CCIM Global Summit Omni Atlanta Hotel CNN Center, Atlanta GA OCTOBER October 1 – 4 NYSAR Fall Meetings Turning Stone Casino,…

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 18, 2023

As we enter Hispanic Heritage Month, we come together not only to celebrate the rich history, vibrant cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic individuals to our society, but also to recognize the deep personal connection many of us have to this celebration. This month, observed from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th, is a time to…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Deborah Waters

September 18, 2023

Rising Above the Waters Deborah Waters, an agent with Howard Hanna | Rand Realty in Central Valley, has been in the industry for just three years, but already she’s making a huge impact on her local community of Highland Falls. Following July’s flash flooding that damaged many area homes—including her own—Waters jumped into action to…

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HGAR Member Appreciation Day Challenge for 2023

September 14, 2023

I have attended many HGAR Member Appreciation Days over the years, and it is a great time to catch up with those that you haven’t seen in a while. Many of us missed this kind of interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic and the years that have followed. With classes and other events on Zoom, I…

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HGAR New Members - August 2023

September 6, 2023

Please welcome the following new members to your area: DESIGNATED REALTOR David Hillard Riverside Properties 11801 N Washington St., #J406 Northglenn, CO 80233 845-415-0372 ** Hardev Singh Iconic Pros 95 Montgomery Dr. Scarsdale, NY 10583 516-605-2700 AFFILIATE Tom Avezzano ALL PRO Cleaning & Restoration 75 Virginia Road White Plains, NY 10603 800-352-7886 Jen Beato Stunning…

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HGAR Realtor Raises Almost $3K for Charity in Colorado Gravel Bike Ride

September 5, 2023

Matt McAllister, an agent with Corcoran Baer & McIntosh in Nyack and COO at Statewide Abstract, has raised almost $3,000 to date for the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, through his recent 142-mile Steamboat Gravel Bike Race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. To date, McAllister’s GoFundMe page has garnered $2,706 in donations and it will remain open…

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NAR President Parcell Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

August 29, 2023

CHICAGO—Two days after a New York Times report that detailed claims of sexual harassment against National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell, the Utah-based Realtor executive, while denying the allegations, resigned from the post on Monday (Aug. 28) effective immediately. President-Elect Tracy Kasper took over as NAR President effective immediately. The allegations and subsequent fallout…

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Will the Supreme Court Decision Affect DEI? I Hope So!

August 24, 2023

Shortly after the Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action in higher education, a national news outlet posted an article stating that as a result some experts believe DEI programs in corporate America could crumble. It said corporate America could be held liable for DEI programs and policies. Upon reading further, it referred to companies that…

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HGAR RPAC Honor Roll: July 2023

August 23, 2023

2023 HGAR RPAC HONOR ROLL as recorded by NYSAR July 31, 2023 Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2023 RPAC campaign Platinum R $10,000 Dorothy Botsoe, Dorothy Jensen Realty Inc., White Plains Anthony Domathoti, Exit Realty Premium, Bronx Richard Haggerty, OneKey® MLS, Farmingdale Nancy Kennedy, Houlihan Lawrence Inc.,…

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HGAR Calendar | September 2023

August 23, 2023

AUGUST August 22 RPAC Happy Hour & Networking at Wolf and Warrior Brewery Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company, White Plains, 5:30PM – 8:00PM August 29 Breakfast with Benefits: 203K Rehab Loans Via Zoom, 9:30AM – 10:30AM SEPTEMBER September 4 HGAR Offices Closed: Labor Day September 6 Government Grants, A Pathway to Homeownership HGAR White Plains…

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HGAR Celebrates All That is Westchester County

August 22, 2023

WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors shined the spotlight on Westchester County on July 24 with a highly informative program that highlighted the latest in economic development, politics, as well as updates from HGAR on a host of its initiatives that impact Westchester County and its real estate market. The program was the second…

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Diversity Dimensions in Commercial Real Estate

August 21, 2023

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors as part of its Women in Commercial Real Estate workshop series held a program entitled “Diversity Dimensions in Commercial Real Estate” on July 27 at the HGAR offices in White Plains. The program was hosted by Teresa Belmore, CREC, Creator/Chair of the Women in CRE Series.

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NAR’s Yun to Speak At RPAC Event, Oct. 10

August 21, 2023

WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors will be hosting National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun for a special RPAC Breakfast on Oct. 10 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Yun will provide an economic update, and the current state of the national, state and local housing market. In addition, he will share…

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HGAR New Members - July 2023

August 11, 2023

Please welcome the following new members to your area: Designated Realtor ** Tzvi E. Ausubel RESQ Realty Services, Inc. 1065 Park Ave #28A New York, NY 10128 646-481-6826 Gjon Dedvukaj NGI Asset Management, LLC 1007 Yonkers Ave. Yonkers, NY 10704 914-801-8888 Gwendolyn C. Fairley Smith 7211 Austin St., Suite 235 Forest Hills, NY 11375 646-242-4186…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Matt Engel

August 10, 2023

Continuing the Family Legacy in Real Estate Matt Engel, President of Langsam Property Services in the Bronx, has been working with his father Mark for almost 25 years, managing properties throughout New York City and lower Westchester County. The company oversees the day-to-day operations of almost 350 buildings, including 11,000 housing units and 300 commercial…

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Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® Announces $500,000 in Relief Assistance Now Available for Hudson Valley Residents Affected by July Flash Flooding

August 8, 2023

WHITE PLAINS, NY - The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) is excited to announce that the National Association of REALTORS®’ Realtors Relief Foundation (RRF) has approved our grant request for a half million dollars to help REALTOR® members and residents throughout the Hudson Valley affected by the flash flooding on July 9 and 10.…

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September 2023 Course Schedule

August 7, 2023

School of Real Estate  Via ZOOM *Course qualifies for the Virtual Card   September 5  Matrix 1: Introduction to Matrix* with Donna Bruno September 6 Fair Housing for Today* with Carole McCann Legal Update* with William O’Keeffe September 7 Matrix 2: The Next Step into Matrix* with Donna Bruno September 13 Cultural Competence: A Real…

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