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OneKey MLS Expands Regional Presence With Acquisition of Mid-Hudson MLS

December 8, 2023

FARMINGDALE, NY—OneKey MLS reported on Dec. 8 its acquisition of Poughkeepsie-based Mid-Hudson MLS, a privately, broker-owned multiple listing service with more than 1,400 agents and approximately 350 offices throughout Dutchess County. The acquisition brings OneKey MLS's subscriber base to nearly 50,000 real estate professionals in more than 4,800 participating offices, serving Montauk to Manhattan and…

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Governor Unveils Massive New Housing Plan at Creedmoor Site in Queens

December 7, 2023

ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the Creedmoor Community Master Plan, a massive mixed-use project to redevelop underutilized land at the 125-acre Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus in Eastern Queens. The plan, released on Dec, 6 looks to transform approximately 58 acres of the state-owned Creedmoor campus from surface parking lots, overgrowth, and vacant buildings into…

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Report: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC

December 7, 2023

ALBANY—Shortly after a Fiscal Policy Institute study found that the migration of high-income earners out of New York City had dropped substantially after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and a greater share of workforce (middle-class families) are leaving the state, comes a newly released report by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that reveals the pandemic…

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NY State Selects Winning Team to Redevelop Former Correctional Facility in Harlem

December 6, 2023

ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled Seneca, the selected proposal to redevelop the former Lincoln Correctional Facility in Manhattan on Dec. 5. The proposed condominium project would invest more than $90 million in Harlem, bringing 105 affordable homeownership units, community spaces, and jobs with ambitious MWBE contracting and local hiring goals. A 65% Minority-Owned Business…

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Governor Unveils Massive New Housing Plan at Creedmoor Site in Queens

December 7, 2023

ALBANY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the Creedmoor Community Master Plan, a massive mixed-use project to redevelop underutilized land at the 125-acre Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus in Eastern Queens. The plan, released on Dec, 6 looks to transform approximately 58 acres of the state-owned Creedmoor campus from surface parking lots, overgrowth, and vacant buildings into…

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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Government Power Hour at Putnam County Day

November 9, 2023

Under HGAR President Tony D’Anzica’s leadership, there has been a concerted effort to streamline and centralize the HGAR “County Days,” which has greatly benefited the HGAR staff, me included, in our ability to execute these events with greater efficiency. As a result, we have put on some great programming this year throughout the Hudson Valley.…

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Northwest MLS Executive Appointed to OneKey MLS Board of Managers

December 5, 2023

FARMINGDALE—OneKey MLS, the largest MLS in New York State, has announced the appointment of Tom Hurdelbrink, President and CEO of Northwest MLS (NWMLS), to serve as an Outside Manager on its Board of Managers for 2024. OneKey MLS remains true to its mission to be the ONE Source Real Estate Marketplace for subscribers and consumers…

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OneKey MLS Expands Regional Presence With Acquisition of Mid-Hudson MLS

December 8, 2023

FARMINGDALE, NY—OneKey MLS reported on Dec. 8 its acquisition of Poughkeepsie-based Mid-Hudson MLS, a privately, broker-owned multiple listing service with more than 1,400 agents and approximately 350 offices throughout Dutchess County. The acquisition brings OneKey MLS's subscriber base to nearly 50,000 real estate professionals in more than 4,800 participating offices, serving Montauk to Manhattan and…

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Kenyatta Jones-Arietta

GUEST COLUMN: Keep the Door Open

December 5, 2023

According to the National Association of Realtors, more than 60,000 Realtors left the profession in the first half of 2023. We can expect the number will more than double by the ball drop into 2024. Yes, real estate is not for everyone and has become more challenging to navigate with all of the changes within…

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Lynda Fernandez

FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO: The $$$ Power of Global in Real Estate

November 13, 2023

As we navigate a changing landscape in the real estate industry, it’s important to recognize and leverage opportunity. Throughout my Realtor association management career, I have witnessed the power of global business positively impact thousands of Realtors in the U.S. and worldwide. For example, in Southeast Florida, following the market downturn in 2008, foreign buyers…

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Real Estate In-Depth

Five Ways to Keep Your Remote Business Safe From Hackers

October 4, 2023

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in Realtor Magazine. Keep your guard up. As more people work from home, they could be exposing themselves to viruses and other online dangers that might not threaten their physical health but could put their business at risk. Individuals who don’t have the support of an IT team may…

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Real Estate In-Depth

FHFA Raises Conforming Loan Limit Values for 2024

November 29, 2023

WASHINGTON—The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced new conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will acquire in 2024. In most of the United States, the 2024 CLL value for one-unit properties will be $766,550, an increase of $40,350 from 2023. However, in some high cost areas, including…

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