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Houlihan-Parnes Places Mortgage On White Plains Retail Property

November 14, 2016

WHITE PLAINS— Houlihan-Parnes Realtors LLC  announced recently the placement of a $600,000 first mortgage on 124 East Post Road, a 5,576-square-foot building at the corner of Court Street and East Post Road in White Plains. The seven-year, non-recourse loan is fixed at 3.75% interest on a 30-year amortization schedule, plus has a five-year option. The…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: 2016 Realtor of the Year Gary Leogrande

November 14, 2016

After spending more than 30 years in real estate, Gary Leogrande, broker for Keller Williams New York Realty in White Plains, was still quite surprised to be named the 2016 HGAR “Realtor of the Year” at Member Appreciation Day last month. “Sometimes over the years, I’d be sitting in the audience and thinking, ‘well maybe…

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Hudson United Mortgage Launches ‘Give More’ Winter Charity Campaign

November 14, 2016

WHITE PLAINS—Hudson United Mortgage reported the launch of its winter fundraiser called “Give More,” with the goal of raising money for local organizations that prevent hunger. “With the holiday season and winter weather around the corner, we want to help our community in any way possible,” said Daniel Rand, director of home services for Hudson…

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BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: HUD Proposes ‘Resilience Standard’ To Protect Communities From Flooding

November 14, 2016

On Oct. 27 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed new elevation standards to be known as a “resilience standard” for all HUD-supported properties. These higher elevation standards specifically pertain to properties seeking HUD assistance or Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance. The proposed rule from HUD would mandate that properties considered to…

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER: Adapting to Industry Changes

November 14, 2016

The foundation of my installation speech when I accepted the position as your President for 2016 was, in part, to address the widespread resistance to change among our members. I acknowledged the fundamental desire of all individuals, no matter what profession, to avoid what is unfamiliar and continue with what is most comfortable. I truly…

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Brooklyn Brewery Looks to Invest $80M in New Facility at Stewart Int. Airport

November 14, 2016

NEW WINDSOR, NY—The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Board of Directors tabled a plan that would have Brooklyn Brewery invest at least $80 million on a new 250,000-square-foot facility on vacant land at the industrial park at Stewart International Airport Industrial Park. The PA Board on Nov. 17th tabled the proposal that…

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GATEWAY PERSPECTIVES: It’s the Issues That Matter

November 14, 2016

Many moons ago, when a then young James Carville was an aide working on Bill Clinton’s campaign for president, he uttered the famous line “It’s the economy, stupid” and made a sign with that slogan that he pinned to the campaign headquarters wall to keep everyone on message. The line still resonates today. Elections can…

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PUTNAM POSTING: Trump as President—Good For Business?

November 14, 2016

Through this intense election season, there has been much discussion about how Donald Trump’s policies would affect the business community. In his victory speech he boasted, “We have a great economic plan—we will double our growth and have the strongest economy anywhere in the world.” This is certainly a lofty goal, but how do we…

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A.S.A.P. Mortgage’s Nunez Named ‘Rookie of the Year’

November 11, 2016

NEW ROCHELLE— The NAHREP Westchester Bronx chapter honored A.S.A.P. Mortgage’s Dulce Nunez at its Awards Gala on Nov. 10 at the Glen Island Harbour Club here. Nunez was awarded the Rookie of the Year award. The entire staff of A.S.A.P. Mortgage was present to celebrate the accomplishment. “Rookie of The Year” is awarded to the…

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Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation Presents Donation Check to Furniture Sharehouse

November 10, 2016

The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Furniture Sharehouse in White Plains. Furniture Sharehouse provides free furniture to economically disadvantaged individuals and families living in Westchester County. Furniture Sharehouse is one of 17 local Hudson Valley charities benefitting from Hudson…

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HG Realtor Foundation to Host Holiday Party on Dec. 6

November 7, 2016

WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation will host a Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Westchester Hills Golf Club in White Plains.  The event will include a one-hour open bar, appetizers, buffet dinner, DJ and dancing. In addition, attendees will have the chance to win some great…

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BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Update on Facebook Advertisement Targeting

November 7, 2016

All real estate Licensees are cautioned to strongly adhere to all federal, state and local laws pertaining to Fair Housing protections. Realtors have an additional duty to comply with Article 10 of the REALTOR Code of Ethics which states in part: “REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race,…

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Astorino Proposes P3 Long-Term Lease Deal With Oaktree to Manage Westchester Airport

November 7, 2016

WHITE PLAINS—Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino has proposed a plan to implement a public-private partnership (P3) whereby Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. would manage operations at Westchester County Airport under a 40-year-lease deal. The long-term lease deal, if approved by the Westchester County Board of Legislators, would save taxpayers more than $140 million, improve the overall…

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William Raveis Legends Realty Acquires Tarrytown Brokerage Firm

November 4, 2016

TARRYTOWN—William Raveis Legends Realty Group has acquired Hudson Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, increasing its presence in the key Rivertowns market of Tarrytown. William Raveis Legends is shifting its existing Tarrytown offices across the street to the larger Hudson Homes space at 38 Main St. The merger now brings the brokerage firm’s agent roster to more…

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NAR Approves HGAR Merger With Manhattan Association of Realtors

November 3, 2016

WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors reports that the National Association of Realtors has approved its proposed merger with the Manhattan Association of Realtors (MANAR). Richard Haggerty, CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, told Real Estate In-Depth that NAR approved the merger deal on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The merger, which becomes effective…

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EXCLUSIVE: Legoland Project Could Receive Another $6 Million from NY State

November 2, 2016

ALBANY—The proposed $500-million LEGOLAND New York project in Goshen could garner an additional $6.29 million in state funding, bringing the total incentive package through the state’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) program to $10.39 million. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, representatives of the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council presented this year’s proposals for CFA Funding to the…

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NJ-Based HomeBridge Financial to Purchase Operating Assets of Prospect Mortgage

November 1, 2016

ISELIN, NJ—HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., a national independent mortgage lender based here, announced on Nov. 1 the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the operating assets of Prospect Mortgage, LLC from Prospect Holding Company, LLC. The asset purchase consists primarily of the loan production platform. As a result, HomeBridge will become one of the…

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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Key Fixes Needed for the Housing Market

November 1, 2016

There are many headwinds facing the overall housing market in New York State. Some of them are high property taxes, strict land use regulation, and difficulty saving for a down payment.  Student debt has also been a big factor in preventing a boom in the housing market. What can be done to address some of…

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BH&G Rand Realty Opens New Office in Bronx

November 1, 2016

NEW YORK—Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty held an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 25 for its new Bronx office on East Tremont Avenue. A host of dignitaries attended the event at Rand Realty’s new office at 3432-06 East Tremont Ave. The brokerage firm’s new location, which opened back in May, hosts 15 agents.…

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Mayor Thomas Says Mount Vernon is Working its Way Back

October 27, 2016

WHITE PLAINS—In his first appearance before the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors’ Commercial Investment Division, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas gave an ambitious, but at the same time pragmatic view of the City of Mount Vernon’s future. The mayor spoke before a gathering of approximately 75 CID members and guests at the HGAR offices in…

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