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INTRODUCTION
Resilient, Diverse & Desirable
The Business Council of Westchester, the county’s business advocacy and membership organization, is proud to present this annual guide. With the 2024 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
An Optimistic Look Ahead
As we kick off 2024, we are optimistic about seeing a healthier real estate market that will hopefully level
the playing field for many prospective homeowners in our region. Currently, low inventory remains an issue, interest rates have escalated, and the buyers’ market continues with bidding wars often pricing people out of the market.
Despite these challenges, the Hudson Valley real estate market offers a wide array of home choices, from the more affordable co-ops in Westchester County to single- family “starter” homes in Orange County. With much
of the labor force still working remotely, people now have many new choices available for relocation. Living in the northern reaches of the Hudson Valley is now a possibility for those who don’t need to commute or who travel to New York City just one or two days a week.
Our multiple listing service, OneKey® MLS (OneKeyMLS. com) is the most robust MLS in our region, providing accurate, up-to-the-minute data, and the newest technological advances in the industry. OneKey® also offers a wealth of information on more than 45,000 listings in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan counties, as well as all of Long Island and most of New York City.
In addition, OneKey® provides property search tools in 21 languages and enables consumers to save searches and listings and share their favorites with family and friends. The site also offers map-based searches, beautiful images, and detailed remarks about each property.
Now boasting more than 14,000 REALTORS®, HGAR provides 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 year marks HGAR’s 108th year serving the region and continuing its mission of advocacy for local homeowners. For more than a century, we
have remained steadfast in our promise to help all individuals and families fulfill the American dream of home ownership.
Sincerely,
Lynda Fernandez
CEO, Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®
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