NEW YORK—A consensus of real estate and finance experts predicted that a recession is likely in 2023 as the Federal Reserve will continue to hike rates this year to battle rising inflation. The experts were part of a virtual panel discussion held on Sept. 7 hosted by Fordham University’s Real Estate Institute and The Business…
Read MoreSLEEPY HOLLOW—The condominium project called “The Daymark” to be built at the Edge on Hudson property—the site of a former General Motors assembly plant—has secured $142 million in financing. Lionheart Strategic Management LLC, an affiliate of Fisher Brothers that manages capital on behalf of third-party investors, announced on Sept. 7 that it will provide a…
Read MoreWASHINGTON—Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% last week from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Sept. 2, 2022, the MBA announced on Sept. 7. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances increased to 5.94% last week. The…
Read MoreWASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Sept. 7 it had published Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Fiscal Year 2023. FMRs, published annually, are an estimate of the amount of money that would cover gross rents (rent and utility expenses) on 40% of the rental housing units in an area. Nationally, FMRs…
Read MoreNEW ROCHELLE—An affiliate of Boston-based The DSF Group, which has been a very active player in the Westchester County multifamily sector, has sold Halstead Station, a 24-story, 408-unit, luxury tower adjacent to the New Rochelle Metro North train station, for $200 million. The deal was announced by brokerage firm JLL, which represented The DSF Group…
Read MoreALBANY—New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced on Aug. 30 the state had reached settlements with three Long Island real estate brokerage firms found to have engaged in discriminatory practices and Fair Housing Law violations first uncovered in an investigation by Newsday in late 2019. Following the Newsday report, the…
Read MoreWHITE PLAINS—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Aug. 18 the completion of a $36-million rehabilitation of Kingsley House, an affordable housing development for seniors in the City of White Plains. The renovations at the Mitchell-Lama complex upgraded apartment at 41 Barker Ave. upgraded amenities and will improve the building's safety, promote energy efficiency, and…
Read MoreWHITE PLAINS—Richard Haggerty, CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc. (HGAR) and President and Chief Strategic Growth Officer of OneKey MLS, has been selected to participate in RISMedia’s prestigious 2022 CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C. The renowned educational and networking event—scheduled for Sept. 6-8—brings together the residential real estate industry’s top…
Read MoreWASHINGTON— Pending home sales declined for the second consecutive month in July, and for the eighth time in the last nine months, according to the National Association of Realtors reported today. Three out of four major regions registered month-over-month decreases, though the West notched a minor gain. Year-over-year, all four regions saw double-digit percentage slides,…
Read MoreWASHINGTON—Existing-home sales fell for the sixth straight month in July, the National Association of Realtors reported on Aug. 18. All four major U.S. regions recorded month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines. A highlight of the report was NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun’s assessment of a “housing recession” in several segments of the residential market in the…
Read MoreJERSEY CITY, NJ—Howard Hanna | Rand Realty announced on Aug. 17 the acquisition of Allure Realty located at 930 Newark Ave. #326, Jersey City NJ, which continues its expansion in the Garden State. “The acquisition of Allure Realty and having a new office in Journal Square is a terrific opportunity for our company. As we…
Read MorePEARL RIVER—In a deal recently announced by New Jersey-based brokerage firm The Kislak Company, Inc. a three-property multifamily portfolio in Nanuet and Pearl River in Rockland County has traded for $19.2 million. The portfolio includes Buckingham Gardens with 64 units at 249 North Middletown Road in Nanuet, Henry Street Apartments with 18 units at 31-33…
Read MoreWHITE PLAINS, NY – Trinity Financial joined White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach and the White Plains Housing Authority on July 21 to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for The Overture at Brookfield Commons—which represents the second phase of redevelopment of the former city public housing project Winbrook Houses. The Overture at Brookfield Commons consists of…
Read MoreNEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Board’s campaign to slow down the economy via rate hikes has accomplished its mission in most segments of the real estate market, according to a panel of real estate, finance and economic leaders assembled by the Fordham Real Estate Institute. While they don’t see many investors “hitting the panic button” they…
Read MoreThe phrase “affordable housing” may seem like an oxymoron in the Hudson Valley, where second quarter median sales prices for single-family homes soared to $885,000 in Westchester, $645,000 in Rockland, $617,500 in the Bronx, $480,000 in Putnam, and $415,000 in Orange County. Only Sullivan County held out as somewhat affordable with a median single-family home…
Read MoreCHICAGO—Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors’ President Anthony Domathoti and Treasurer Carmen Bauman have been named to the roster of the National Association of Realtors’ 2023 Leadership Academy class. The National Association of Realtors announced the full roster of its 2023 Leadership Academy class on Aug. 10 that included 20 Realtors from across the country who…
Read MoreWHITE PLAINS—Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Aug. 9 the county had established a $10-million fund for small landlords to make repairs on their apartments with the proviso that they maintain affordable rent levels at their properties. The Landlord Tenant Assistance Program will allow small landlords who own eight units or less, who maintain…
Read MoreEAST HANOVER, NJ—Howard Hanna | Rand Realty has announced the opening of its newest office in East Hanover, NJ, located at 460 Ridgedale Ave. Howard Hanna | Rand Realty already has a solid in-town presence, with highly skilled agents who are local experts, including The Kirkwood Group and The Palianto Team. Both teams are already…
Read MoreRHINEBECK—Residential brokerage firm Brown Harris Stevens announced on Aug. 2 the official opening of its new Rhinebeck office at 18 Garden St. with a launch party. Those in attendance included Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman, Rhinebeck Executive Director of Sales Lisa Fountain, Chief Operating Officer Doug Williford, Hudson Executive Director of Sales Nancy Felcetto,…
Read MoreWARWICK—Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC recently announced the affiliation with the Green Team in Warwick, which expands the brand’s service area in the Hudson Valley and Sussex County, N.J. The firm, which now operates as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team, is led by second-generation broker Geoff Green and president, Vikki…
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