Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS, Inc.

The correct answer is D! All three homes are now preserved landmarks. Have you visited any homes of former presidents? If so, which one is your favorite? HGAR offices are closed today for President's Day. We will see you tomorrow, Tuesday February 18.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 2025 Board of Directors! The Installation Gala was an unforgettable night of good food, good friends and sweet dance moves. We were joined by Assemblymember Matt Slater, Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins. There were many tributes to 2025 president @vlorske, with the most heartfelt one coming from her daughter 💕 The night wouldn’t have been a success without our sponsors: Premier Sponsorship: OneKey® MLS Centerpiece Sponsorship: John Dolgetta Gold Sponsors: Minuteman Press Stamford Genesis Realty Foxworth Realty Allan Block Insurance SentriLock

Think Local, Sell Global! Your next client could be halfway across the world! Real estate is no longer just local—international buyers are investing in Hudson Valley, NYC, and beyond. Are you ready to serve them? Join us on February 25 for a discussion with industry experts HGAR CEO Lynda Fernandez, Christina Prostano of Compass, and Holly Gluck of Berkshire Hathaway to explore how HGAR’s Global Business Council can help you expand your reach, build international partnerships, and become a global real estate expert. This free event will be held in our White Plains office AND streamed on Zoom. Choose the option that best fits your schedule. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and network beyond borders! Register now. #GlobalRealEstate #HGAR #REALTORS #Networking Virtual registration: https://loom.ly/5ZdgpYw In-person registration: https://loom.ly/joaGX50

Your next client could be halfway across the world! Real estate is no longer just local—international buyers are investing in Hudson Valley, NYC, and beyond. Are you ready to serve them? Join us on February 25 for a discussion with industry experts HGAR CEO Lynda Fernandez, RCE, CAE, Christina Prostano of Compass, and Holly Gluck of Berkshire Hathaway to explore how HGAR’s Global Business Council can help you expand your reach, build international partnerships, and become a global real estate expert. This free event will be held in our White Plains office AND streamed on Zoom. Choose the option that best fits your schedule. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business and network beyond borders! Register now. #GlobalRealEstate #HGAR #REALTORS #Networking Virtual registration: https://loom.ly/5ZdgpYw In-person registration: https://loom.ly/joaGX50

NYSAR has several virtual classes this month on agency representation, developing inclusive business plans and reaching the senior market. All classes offer CE credits. Register for any of these courses at https://loom.ly/3fGc_UU #realestate #professionaldevelopment #realestatetraining #realtor

The Lower Hudson Valley’s real estate market ended the year on a high note, with nearly every county seeing double-digit growth in home sales and price increases. Westchester. As we enter 2025, the market is poised for more balance, with additional inventory expected to provide greater options for buyers. Stay tuned for updates as we continue tracking these trends in the year ahead! #HudsonValleyRealEstate #MarketUpdate #RealEstateTrends #HomeSales

The NYSAR Mid-winter meetings continued today with sessions on global real estate, commercial investments, DEI, and recognition of realtors of the year, plus our collaborative approach to helping each other through the realtor relief foundation. Congratulations to Joseph Houlihan, for being inducted in the 2024 RPAC NY Hall of Fame and to Ron Garafalo installed as the president elect for NYSAR. #realtors #RRF #helpingothers #advocacy #leadership

This Black History Month, we honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders in real estate and beyond. At HGAR, we recognize the vital role that Black real estate professionals play in shaping communities. We also celebrate the work of minority real estate associations, work groups and committees, including: • The HGAR DEI Committee – Advocating for fair housing and equal opportunities. • The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) – Promoting "Democracy in Housing" since 1947. • The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) – Empowering Latino real estate professionals. • And more! This month, and every month, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and thriving real estate industry. Join us in celebrating Black excellence and supporting initiatives that drive meaningful change. #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityInRealEstate #NYCRealtors #DrivingChangeTogether

If you have questions about your taxes, register for National Association of REALTORS®'s Tax Summit. This 4-part series begins on February 5.

Thank you to our Installation Gala sponsors! We appreciate your continued support of our REALTOR community. Premier Sponsorship: OneKey® MLS Real Estate Professionals Centerpiece Sponsorship: Dolgetta Law PLLC Gold Sponsors: Minuteman Press Stamford Genesis Realty Foxworth Realty Allan Block Insurance SentriLock, LLC.