HGAR
RPAC Honor Roll July
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2025 RPAC campaign
Featured
Breaking News: It’s Back! Massive Amazon Distribution Project Reemerges Seeking Height Exemption
In terms of setbacks, Boone noted that the project offers setbacks that are anywhere between 650% to 2,000% greater than the setback requirements by the town.
Featured
Housing Vouchers and the FARE Act: A Timely Discussion for New York’s Real Estate Community
The expiration of federal vouchers and the city’s transition to state and local replacements make this a pivotal moment for housing policy.
News
Rep. Lawler, HGAR Celebrate Higher SALT Cap
HGAR’s Hawkins-Syska told the gathering that the raising of the SALT Cap to $40,000 “is a big win for our communities.
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HGAR
RPAC Honor Roll July
Thank you to the following Members who are leading the way in the 2025 RPAC campaign
News
NAR’s Nykia Wright Shares Optimistic Progress Report for Association Growth, Transparency
Both Wright and Brown spoke about the concerted effort to bring those who have felt disenfranchised over the last decade or two back to the table
Market
NAR: Three Out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of 2025
Home prices have been rising faster in the Midwest, due to affordability, and the Northeast, due to limited inventory.
Market
Report: Hudson Valley Rent-Wage Gap Continues to Widen
The Out of Reach report found that the cost of housing in the Hudson Valley continues to rise faster than wages for renters and buyers.
New York Attorney General Approves Vanderbilt University’s Lease Deal in Chelsea
The next major regulatory milestone for Vanderbilt is receiving approval from the New York Board of Regents to provide academic programming on the campus.
People
NAR Appoints Andowah Newton as Vice President, Litigation and Associate General Counsel
Newton brings a unique blend of legal acumen and industry insight during a critical time of transformation for NAR and its members.
People
Vincent Caiola Returns to Houlihan Lawrence
An award-winning agent licensed in New York and Connecticut, Caiola has closed more than $15 million in sales
News
Barrie House Roasting Facility Trades for $2.8 Million
Westside Party Rentals, which is located next door to the Barrie House Coffee building, purchased the property for expansion of its operations.
Legal-Advocacy
Legal-Advocacy
NYC Charter Review Commission Advances Ballot Proposals to Accelerate Housing and Modernize City Planning
The Charter Review Commission is also recommending the creation of an independent Land Use Appeals Board. This board would offer an alternative avenue to challenge zoning and planning decisions, creating a formal process for appeals outside of the judicial system.
Legal-Advocacy
HGAR Helps Spotlight Challenges and Opportunities for Bronx Homebuyers
The Bronx continues to have the lowest homeownership rate in New York City, at just 20%.
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: ‘The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’: A Transformative Boost for the Real Estate Industry
Another important provision in the OBBBA raises the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for taxpayers earning less than $500,000, effective from 2025 to 2029, before reverting to $10,000 thereafter.
Legal-Advocacy
Why Advocacy and Investing in It Matters More Than Ever
Legislative decisions at every level of government impact how we do business, safeguard private property rights, and help our clients achieve the dream of homeownership.
Market
Market
NAR: Three Out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of 2025
Home prices have been rising faster in the Midwest, due to affordability, and the Northeast, due to limited inventory.
Market
Report: Hudson Valley Rent-Wage Gap Continues to Widen
The Out of Reach report found that the cost of housing in the Hudson Valley continues to rise faster than wages for renters and buyers.
Market
Report: NYC Rents Have Skyrocketed: Bronx Rent Up 61% Since 2019
This deepening crisis means that without interventions aimed at significantly ramping up affordable housing supply, the city's affordability gap could linger for generations.
Market
Mortgage Applications Fall to Lowest Level Since May
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($806,500 or less) decreased to 6.83% from 6.84%.
News
News
NAR’s Nykia Wright Shares Optimistic Progress Report for Association Growth, Transparency
Both Wright and Brown spoke about the concerted effort to bring those who have felt disenfranchised over the last decade or two back to the table
Market
NAR: Three Out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of 2025
Home prices have been rising faster in the Midwest, due to affordability, and the Northeast, due to limited inventory.
Market
Report: Hudson Valley Rent-Wage Gap Continues to Widen
The Out of Reach report found that the cost of housing in the Hudson Valley continues to rise faster than wages for renters and buyers.
News
Barrie House Roasting Facility Trades for $2.8 Million
Westside Party Rentals, which is located next door to the Barrie House Coffee building, purchased the property for expansion of its operations.
Viewpoints
Viewpoints
Guest Viewpoint: New York Must and Will Embrace Advanced Nuclear Power to Fuel Our Future
If we want to power the economy of the future, we need a clean, reliable, around-the-clock source of electricity. Advanced nuclear power can deliver that.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Help Us Shape Rockland’s Future!
This comprehensive update will address some of the most important issues facing our community today and tomorrow.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: A Cocktail of Uncertainty Will Stifle Investor Confidence and Freeze Market Momentum
Real estate does not thrive in uncertainty. It thrives in predictability. Buyers want to know what the future holds for taxes, schools, infrastructure, interest rates and public safety.
Viewpoints
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: HGAR Evolves to Empower Members—And Lead the Industry
With the support of our dedicated volunteer leaders and staff professionals, we’ve implemented strategic, thoughtful changes designed to eliminate waste, reduce redundancy and strengthen every facet of our association.
People
People
NAR Appoints Andowah Newton as Vice President, Litigation and Associate General Counsel
Newton brings a unique blend of legal acumen and industry insight during a critical time of transformation for NAR and its members.
People
Vincent Caiola Returns to Houlihan Lawrence
An award-winning agent licensed in New York and Connecticut, Caiola has closed more than $15 million in sales
People
From Teen Mom to Transformative Author: Realtor Kenyatta Jones-Arietta’s New Book ‘Iron Love’ Launches July 11
The book launch will kick off with a celebration at the historic Nyack Bath House on Friday, July 11, followed by a multi-city East Coast book tour.
People
Charlene Indelicato Named Yonkers Planning & Development Commissioner
Indelicato joins the City of Yonkers with over 30 years of experience as an attorney and city planner for several Westchester County municipalities.