HGAR’s Ron Garafalo Installed as 2026 NYSAR President
Garafalo was the president of the Orange County Association of Realtors in 2011 and the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors in 2019.
Rey Hollingsworth Falu Installed as 2026 HGAR President; McCann Named Realtor of the Year; Montalenti Tabbed as Affiliate of the Year
Tied to Success simply means we intend to tie every decision, every effort and every initiative to the success of every member of this association.
OneKey MLS Annual Market Analysis Highlights Uneven but Stabilizing Conditions Across NY Metro Housing Market
“Our data shows the market is adjusting rather than declining,” said Richard Haggerty, CEO of OneKey MLS.
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Cross County Center in Yonkers Begins Construction on 58,000-SF Expansion Project
The 1.15 million-square-foot retail center, which originally housed 30 stores when it opened in 1954, is now home to more than 100 retail, dining, educational and entertainment venues.
Bringing the Realtor Voice to the NYS Senate Budget Hearing
One of the clearest themes that emerged from our testimony was that the biggest hurdle facing first-time buyers is not necessarily the monthly payment, but the upfront costs required to enter the market.
New York City Housing Market at a Critical Crossroads: Affordability, Evictions & Fiscal Policy Fuel Uncertainty
For real estate professionals, understanding the human and economic drivers behind eviction filings is critical.
R2M Realty Adds Two New Agents
Now a licensed New York real estate agent with R2M Realty, Inc. Attenborough is dedicated to helping families find the right home…
NYC Mayor Mamdani Appoints Sherman as Chair of City Planning Commission, DPC Director
Sherman most recently served as New York City’s Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice.
Fanatics Expansion in NYC to Create 300 Jobs
Fanatics, which currently employs approximately 650 people in New York City, has decided to take on an additional 95,000 square feet of office space at its 95 Morton St. location.
People
R2M Realty Adds Two New Agents
Now a licensed New York real estate agent with R2M Realty, Inc. Attenborough is dedicated to helping families find the right home…
NYC Mayor Mamdani Appoints Sherman as Chair of City Planning Commission, DPC Director
Sherman most recently served as New York City’s Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice.
Houlihan Lawrence Bolsters Presence in Yonkers Housing Market with Eight New Sales Agents
Continuing its strategic expansion in the region, Houlihan Lawrence also welcomed the Vision Alliance Team, the first sales team in the Houlihan Lawrence Yonkers office.
Houlihan Lawrence Announces Winners of 2025 Emerald Awards
Our elite agents’ unwavering commitment to their clients and the communities they serve is what sets Houlihan Lawrence apart.
Market
OneKey MLS Reports NY Metro Regional Housing Trends Point to Constrained Supply and a Potentially More Active Market Ahead
Single-family home sales, the region’s largest segment, fell 7.1% to 2,565, while median prices rose 4.7% to $748,500.
NAR: Northeast Pending Home Sales Fell 5.7% in January
Month-over-month pending home sales rose in the Midwest and West, and declined in the Northeast and South.
Home Prices Continued to Rise in January; Sales Volume Mixed in HGAR Region
Overall, the region remains in high demand, with all areas continuing to experience exceptional competition for homes.
NAR: U.S. Existing-Home Sales Fell 8.4% in January; Northeast Home Sales Declined 5.9% Last Month
Due to low supply, the median home price reached a new high for the month of January.
Legal-Advocacy
Bringing the Realtor Voice to the NYS Senate Budget Hearing
One of the clearest themes that emerged from our testimony was that the biggest hurdle facing first-time buyers is not necessarily the monthly payment, but the upfront costs required to enter the market.
New York City Housing Market at a Critical Crossroads: Affordability, Evictions & Fiscal Policy Fuel Uncertainty
For real estate professionals, understanding the human and economic drivers behind eviction filings is critical.
Real Estate Commissions, Procuring Cause and the Push for Mandatory Written Buyer Agreements: Why NY Brokers Should Put it in Writing
It is recommended that all real estate brokerage firms, including commercial brokerages, enter into detailed agreements with their buyer/tenant or seller/landlord clients.
NYC Budget Gap’s Implications for the Real Estate Industry
As an industry, we must remain engaged in these discussions to ensure policies balance fiscal responsibility with a healthy and competitive real estate market.
News
Cross County Center in Yonkers Begins Construction on 58,000-SF Expansion Project
The 1.15 million-square-foot retail center, which originally housed 30 stores when it opened in 1954, is now home to more than 100 retail, dining, educational and entertainment venues.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Appoints Sherman as Chair of City Planning Commission, DPC Director
Sherman most recently served as New York City’s Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice.
Fanatics Expansion in NYC to Create 300 Jobs
Fanatics, which currently employs approximately 650 people in New York City, has decided to take on an additional 95,000 square feet of office space at its 95 Morton St. location.
West of Hudson Transit Study Launched
The West of Hudson Transit Study will center on service improvements to bus networks, including local routes, regional commuter bus service, and micro-transit.
Viewpoints
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Challenges Exist Despite Advantages—Quality-of-Life, Strategic Access to the NY Metro Economy and Demand for Industrial, Multifamily, Healthcare and Retail Assets
The region’s housing crisis has become a commercial real estate constraint. Limited housing availability affects workforce retention, which in turn impacts employers’ willingness to expand or relocate.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Housing is Economic Development: Why the Hudson Valley Must Act Now and How Search for Change is Showing the Way
In Westchester County alone, more than 1,600 people experience homelessness each night, nearly two-thirds of whom are families with children.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Turning Housing Commitments into Real Progress
I’m pleased to report that all four of our initial HALO projects which received $13.5 million total are now moving forward…
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.