For real estate professionals, this represents a meaningful shift in how liability is assessed, focusing less on intent and more on outcomes.

The agencies stated that the rescission is intended to reduce regulatory burden, streamline housing production, and expand access to affordable housing.

The recertification underscores Westchester County’s role as a regional leader in climate action.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals and approval by each company’s shareholders.

HGAR’s advocacy centered on eight key issues spanning REALTOR® practice, fair housing, and policies aimed at strengthening homeownership and expanding housing supply.

High home prices, limited inventory, and elevated mortgage rates have made it more difficult, particularly for first-time buyers, to enter the market.

Bronx Week has historically highlighted everything that makes the Bronx unique: its diversity, entrepreneurial energy, and deep sense of community.

New York State recently announced the groundbreaking of Westchester Crossing, a major infrastructure investment on the former United Hospital site in Port Chester.

In today’s commercial real estate environment, the biggest opportunities are no longer tied to the biggest assets.

Often referred to as a “pied-à-terre tax,” the plan would introduce an annual surcharge on certain luxury properties that are not used as a primary residence.

“Too many New Yorkers are struggling just to keep a roof over their heads,” said New York City Comptroller Levine. “Solving this crisis takes action on all fronts."

"Our message in Albany is going to be clear: New York has to make it easier to create housing, preserve housing, and expand access to homeownership."

While limited inventory continues to define much of the region, pockets of opportunity are emerging.

Today’s market is increasingly driven by equity-rich, repeat buyers, while first-time purchasers continue to face significant barriers to entry.

What began as an infrastructure crisis has evolved into a blueprint for modernization—one that reflects where housing policy, sustainability goals, and real estate operations are heading.

More than 12,000 real estate transaction complaints were reported last year, highlighting rising financial losses and increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.

Proposed agreement, pending court approval, would resolve homebuyer claims in a class-action antitrust case over buyer-agent commissions.

A native of Rockland County, Obremski has worked in public service in the Hudson Valley for nearly two decades, including roles in community development and municipal law.

While there is a significant outmigration to the Southern States, the largest share of residents are relocating to the Hudson Valley’s closest neighbors—Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.