Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS, Inc.

Congratulations to Brian Phillips, CRS, who has been named the 2025 President of the New York State Residential Real Estate Council (RRC). With a distinguished real estate career spanning over 25 years, Brian brings expertise, vision, and dedication to his new role. His goals as President include: 1️⃣ Expanding CRS membership and engagement across New York, especially in the dynamic downstate region. 2️⃣ Strengthening global partnerships by integrating CRS into international real estate initiatives. Brian’s leadership promises to empower real estate professionals and elevate industry standards statewide and beyond. Join us in wishing him success in 2025! #RealEstate #Leadership #CRS #ProfessionalDevelopment Read more at https://lnkd.in/e-B_XDh6

As part of your HGAR membership, you can attend NYSAR Education continuing education and designation/certification courses at the member rate. Don't wait until the end of the year to earn your CE credits. All classes are offered via Zoom. Register for any of these courses at https://lnkd.in/eadpPE_q #realestate #professionaldevelopment #realestatetraining #realtor

Let's give a warm welcome (aka one unforgettable party!) to our 2025 Board of Directors at the Installation Gala on January 30. Tickets are on sale now. Bring your team and start the new year off with the leaders in our real estate community 🍾 Member tickets are $125. (There are also sponsorship opportunities available!) https://lnkd.in/egarnpuf #RealEstate #Networking #BoardofDirectors #InstallationGala

Good news! Our Salesperson Licensing Course is now starting on February 3. Even better, you save $80 if you register before January 20. This course covers everything you need to know for the New York State Licensing exam, including license law, investments, property and other tax incentives to ownership, types of ownership, contracts and leases and much more. If you're considering a career in real estate, this is THE course you need. There are also 3 live review sessions to help you prepare for the exam. Register today at https://www.rfr.bz/l236d91 🏡 #realestate #testprep #newcareer #realestateagent #hudsonvalleyny

Congratulations to Tony D’Anzica, named HGAR’s 2024 Realtor of the Year! Tony’s incredible contributions to the real estate community include: 🤝 Former HGAR President & RPAC Chair for 2025 🤝 Co-chairing HGAR’s Global Business Council, fostering international business 🤝 Advocating for members and homeowners through RPAC 🤝 Expanding global partnerships, including a unique collaboration with Portugal Tony’s leadership continues to empower Realtors and homeowners alike, while his dedication to advocacy and global business keeps HGAR on the map. Let’s celebrate his impact and achievements! Read more about Tony at https://lnkd.in/epdENHne #RealEstate #Leadership #RealtorOfTheYear #GlobalBusiness

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Installation Gala. Join us on January 30 for a night of celebration and fun. Member tickets are $125. (There are also sponsorship opportunities available!) #RealEstate #Networking #BoardofDirectors

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is considering "Good Cause Eviction" legislation. While the goal of protecting tenants is important, the reality is that this law could have far-reaching consequences that hurt housing affordability and discourage real estate investment.   New York already has some of the strongest eviction protections in the country. This proposed "Good Cause Eviction" law would disincentivize housing providers from maintaining or upgrading properties, limit property rights, and potentially drive small housing providers to sell, reducing the availability of affordable housing. We need your voice to oppose this legislation and protect housing affordability for everyone. There are two ways you can participate:   👉 Sign this petition to urge local lawmakers to vote against "Good Cause Eviction." https://bit.ly/3PlF0Ti 👉 Join us at the Village Board’s public hearing on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM to share your concerns. Please RSVP here to receive updates. https://bit.ly/4iYzfZG Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for standing with us in this important effort. Learn more at https://bit.ly/41VOs7B

First-time buyers decreased to 24% of the market share (32% last year). This year now marks the lowest share since NAR began collecting the data in 1981. First-time buyers also increased in age. Read more at https://bit.ly/4iLm8uN

November brought mixed trends to the Lower Hudson Valley housing market. Single-family home sales rose in Westchester, Rockland, and the Bronx, with Rockland leading at a 15.4% increase. Putnam, Orange, and Sullivan counties saw double-digit declines, but Sullivan experienced the largest price gain—a 19.6% increase to $357,500. Read the report at https://lnkd.in/eYvZA-8p #realestate #housingmarket #newyorkstate

This holiday season, we are especially grateful for our members who make our community stronger and brighter every day. During this time, please note the following changes: ➡️ The HGAR offices will close at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24, and will remain closed on Wednesday, December 25. ➡️ From Thursday, December 26, through Monday, December 30, the HGAR offices will be physically closed, with staff working remotely. ➡️ The HGAR offices will also be closed on Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1. ➡️ Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, January 2. ➡️ If you need to pick up lockboxes, please do so before 3:00 PM on December 24. If you need assistance, contact us at support@hgar.com or 914-681-0833. Happy holidays!