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INTRODUCTION
More in Demand Than Ever Before
The Business Council of Westchester, the county’s business advocacy and membership organization, is proud to present this annual guide. With the 2022 edition, we are introducing you to all that makes living in Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties so desirable. As we have seen continually during these turbulent times,
this region — which offers safe and vibrant neighborhoods, beautiful outdoor spaces, a resilient economy and housing market, and a wonderful kaleidoscope of diverse residents — is more in demand than ever before. New Yorkers of all kinds are flocking to Westchester and the Hudson Valley to enjoy its bounties, and we are excited to welcome all of them to our area.
We are happy to have the support of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, allowing us to develop a broader regional focus within this publication. Together, we invite you to step through the gateway to the breathtaking Hudson Valley area. I know firsthand about Westchester’s scenic beauty, its broad range of residential, educational, and employment opportunities, and its many cultural, historical, and recreational options, all of which make Westchester one of the premier places to live and work in the United States. Our diverse business presence has enriched the social
and cultural fabric of Westchester’s communities while contributing to its economic strength. As you will see in this guide, there are also many great advantages to living in the neighboring counties of Orange, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties.
The Business Council of Westchester’s more than 1,000 business and professional members extend a very warm welcome to the region.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marsha Gordon, President/CEO
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER
Continued Health and Prosperity
Looking ahead to 2022, we
are all hopeful for the continued health of our nation, as well as our real estate market. Last year, we saw the beginnings of what we thought would be the end of the pandemic. We have made significant progress to date, but as they say, “we are not out of the woods just yet.”
The Hudson Valley real estate market, however, couldn’t be any
healthier. We’ve seen a tremendous growth of home sales in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange counties. Interest rates remain low and while the climate continues to be a seller’s market, many first-time homebuyers are still able to find that perfect starter home as a co-op, condo, or smaller single-family house.
Our multiple listing service, OneKey® MLS (OneKeyMLS. com) has gained a reputation of being the most robust multiple listing service in our region, providing up-to-the-minute accurate data and the newest technological advances in
the industry. OneKey® also offers a wealth of information on hundreds of suburban communities in the New York metro area and more than 44,000 listings from Montauk to Monticello.
There are property search tools in 21 languages, and consumers can save searches and listings, plus share their favorites with family and friends. The site also offers map- based searches, beautiful images, and detailed remarks about each property. Potential homeowners can search the entire region and beyond for a starter home, more expansive property for their growing family, or the best areas to downsize.
Now with more than 13,000 REALTORS®, HGAR and OneKey® MLS provide consumers with dedicated real estate professionals who are recognized by both the New York
State Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.
This marks HGAR’s 105th year serving the region and continuing its mission of advocacy for local homeowners. Over the past century, our primary goal has remained the same: to assist individuals and families in fulfilling the American dream of home ownership.
Sincerely,
Richard K. Haggerty, CEO
HUDSON GATEWAY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® President, OneKey MLS
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