Gov. Hochul Gets It: A State of the State That Moves New York Forward—Faster, Smarter and More Competitively
Perhaps the most impactful element of the governor’s State of the State is her direct confrontation with regulatory delay.
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OneKey MLS: Year-End Regional Housing Data Shows Steady Sales and Price Growth
Single-family homes led the market with 3,229 closed sales, reflecting a 1.4% increase over the previous year.
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Focuses on Affordability, Regulatory Reform in State of the State Address
New Yorkers deserve a state where they can raise a family, keep the lights on, and stay rooted in the communities they love.
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OneKey MLS Expects Strong Q1 2026 Returns from November's Robust Price Growth and Surge in Pending Sales
Pending sales, especially the 5% jump across all property types, show buyers gaining confidence.
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Gov. Hochul Gets It: A State of the State That Moves New York Forward—Faster, Smarter and More Competitively
Perhaps the most impactful element of the governor’s State of the State is her direct confrontation with regulatory delay.
News
NYC Comptroller Projects $2.2B Budget Shortfall in FY 2026
Comptroller Levine emphasized that the Adams Administration’s FY26 spending levels, which exceed revenue, and failure to properly budget for known, re-occurring expenses, have led to unusually high budget deficit projections for FY26 and FY27.
Market
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Fell 11% in December
“The housing sector is not out of the woods yet,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Legal-Advocacy
2025: A Pivotal Year for Real Estate Law, Policy, and Compliance
Another major federal development affecting real estate professionals was the postponement of FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule. Originally scheduled to take effect in 2025, the rule was delayed until March 1, 2026.
Legal-Advocacy
New York City Council Announces Leadership and Committee Appointments: What It Means for Our Industry?
At the helm is City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who will continue to shape the council’s agenda and legislative priorities.
People
Joan McDonald Promoted to Deputy Westchester County Executive
In connection with Wishnie’s retirement, County Executive Jenkins announced that current Director of Operations Joan McDonald has been promoted to Deputy County Executive.
Market
U.S. Existing Home Sales Rose 5.1% in December; Northeast Sales Posted 2% Increase in Deals Last Month
2025 was another tough year for homebuyers, marked by record-high home prices and historically low home sales.
Legal-Advocacy
Affordability Takes Center Stage in New York State in 2026
The governor emphasized the continued strain rising costs place on households and positioned housing production, regulatory reform and tenant protections as central tools to address those pressures.
Legal-Advocacy
Legal-Advocacy
2025: A Pivotal Year for Real Estate Law, Policy, and Compliance
Another major federal development affecting real estate professionals was the postponement of FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule. Originally scheduled to take effect in 2025, the rule was delayed until March 1, 2026.
Legal-Advocacy
New York City Council Announces Leadership and Committee Appointments: What It Means for Our Industry?
At the helm is City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who will continue to shape the council’s agenda and legislative priorities.
Legal-Advocacy
Affordability Takes Center Stage in New York State in 2026
The governor emphasized the continued strain rising costs place on households and positioned housing production, regulatory reform and tenant protections as central tools to address those pressures.
Legal-Advocacy
Advocacy in Action: HGAR’s 2025 Highlights
This year’s accomplishments reflect HGAR’s continued commitment to advocacy, education and engagement.
Market
Market
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Fell 11% in December
“The housing sector is not out of the woods yet,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Market
U.S. Existing Home Sales Rose 5.1% in December; Northeast Sales Posted 2% Increase in Deals Last Month
2025 was another tough year for homebuyers, marked by record-high home prices and historically low home sales.
Market
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Rose 1.8% in November
Homebuyer momentum is building. The data shows the strongest performance of the year after accounting for seasonal factors, and the best performance in nearly three years, dating back to February 2023.
Market
NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Rose 4.1% in November
Wage growth is outpacing home price gains, which improves housing affordability. Still, future affordability could be hampered if housing supply fails to keep pace with demand.
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News
NYC Comptroller Projects $2.2B Budget Shortfall in FY 2026
Comptroller Levine emphasized that the Adams Administration’s FY26 spending levels, which exceed revenue, and failure to properly budget for known, re-occurring expenses, have led to unusually high budget deficit projections for FY26 and FY27.
Market
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Fell 11% in December
“The housing sector is not out of the woods yet,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
People
Joan McDonald Promoted to Deputy Westchester County Executive
In connection with Wishnie’s retirement, County Executive Jenkins announced that current Director of Operations Joan McDonald has been promoted to Deputy County Executive.
Market
U.S. Existing Home Sales Rose 5.1% in December; Northeast Sales Posted 2% Increase in Deals Last Month
2025 was another tough year for homebuyers, marked by record-high home prices and historically low home sales.
Viewpoints
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Economic Development That Delivers Jobs
These projects supported more than 1,500 construction jobs in addition to the retention and creation of more than 150 permanent jobs.
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GUEST VIEWPOINT: The Hudson Valley’s Shift from ‘Proximate’ to ‘Prepared’
Industrial and commercial development sites are being delivered with zoning in place, utilities secured, and entitlement pathways clearly defined…
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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: A Legacy of Transformation and Warmest Wishes
I leave HGAR knowing that we are now more member-centric and innovative than ever before.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: What Lower Rates May Mean for Suburban Commercial Real Estate: A 2026 Outlook
Suburban multifamily, industrial, and medical office assets are likely to see the greatest bump in activity.
People
People
Joan McDonald Promoted to Deputy Westchester County Executive
In connection with Wishnie’s retirement, County Executive Jenkins announced that current Director of Operations Joan McDonald has been promoted to Deputy County Executive.
People
Former HGAR Official Named Newburgh Deputy City Manager
Neppl is a fifth-generation Newburgh native, attorney, and a 25-year veteran of New York State government and politics.
People
BOMA Westchester Elects 2026 Slate of Officers
BOMA Westchester is an affiliate of BOMA International—the oldest and largest association of the office building industry.
People
Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United Appoints Rebecca Kane as New Team Leader
As Team Leader, Kane will focus on agent growth and development, as well as empowering entrepreneurs at KW Hudson Valley United…