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.
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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Latest
Hudson United Title Services Expands into Florida
“Expanding Hudson United Title Services into Florida represents an important step in our continued growth,” said Daniel Rand, President of Home Services, Hudson United Title Services.
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.
NAR: Northeast Median Home Sale Price Rose 5.5% in 2025
Home sales squeaked out a gain in the final quarter of 2025, helped by improving affordability conditions.
NY Attorney General Files Suit Against Newburgh Apartment Owner Over Dangerous Conditions
Despite residents making hundreds of calls to management, these dangerous conditions have not been fixed.
New York, New Jersey Join Gateway Development In Filing Suit Against Feds for Withholding Funding
GDC announced at its Jan. 27, 2026, Board Meeting that all available sources and credit have been exhausted and construction must pause by Feb. 6, 2026, if federal disbursements do not resume.
HGAR’s Jermaine Meadows Selected as a ‘2026 Black Trailblazer’ by City & State New York
The publication also noted that Dr. Meadows, who joined HGAR last year, helped advance a co-op transparency bill in the New York City Council.
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.
Legal-Advocacy
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.
NYC Housing Policy Update
Two recent developments at City Hall highlight the ongoing tension between housing affordability goals and policies that risk disrupting the
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.
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.
Market
NAR: Northeast Median Home Sale Price Rose 5.5% in 2025
Home sales squeaked out a gain in the final quarter of 2025, helped by improving affordability conditions.
Hudson Valley Home Prices Continued to Rise Despite More Homes Hitting the Market
Could the region see these exorbitant prices decline? The report states perhaps.
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.
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.
News
Hudson United Title Services Expands into Florida
“Expanding Hudson United Title Services into Florida represents an important step in our continued growth,” said Daniel Rand, President of Home Services, Hudson United Title Services.
NAR: Northeast Median Home Sale Price Rose 5.5% in 2025
Home sales squeaked out a gain in the final quarter of 2025, helped by improving affordability conditions.
NY Attorney General Files Suit Against Newburgh Apartment Owner Over Dangerous Conditions
Despite residents making hundreds of calls to management, these dangerous conditions have not been fixed.
New York, New Jersey Join Gateway Development In Filing Suit Against Feds for Withholding Funding
GDC announced at its Jan. 27, 2026, Board Meeting that all available sources and credit have been exhausted and construction must pause by Feb. 6, 2026, if federal disbursements do not resume.
Viewpoints
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.
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…
People
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.
HGAR’s Jermaine Meadows Selected as a ‘2026 Black Trailblazer’ by City & State New York
The publication also noted that Dr. Meadows, who joined HGAR last year, helped advance a co-op transparency bill in the New York City Council.
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.
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.