Thanks to John Banks and welcome Jim Whelan
By William C. Rudin, chairman, REBNY On behalf of the Real Estate Board, I congratulate John Banks on his retirement from REBNY and thank him
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John Banks stepping down as REBNY president
The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) announced today that its President, John Banks, will retire after five years of service to REBNY and
Rental agents should seize their opportunity to be heard
On Tuesday, June 11 at 10am at City Hall, we have a one-time only opportunity to tell our City Council not to pass legislation that
Is New York City Actually Banning Glass Buildings?
By John H. Banks REBNY is committed to doing our part to help address the serious threat posed by climate change. Our members are proud
Industry holds its breath for impact of new state taxes
The new state budget that Governor Andrew Cuomo just passed may not include the controversial pied-a-terre tax, but a new “progressive mansion tax” is in
Update on the New York State budget agreement
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature just adopted the Fiscal Year 2020 (April 2019 through March 2020) budget. The spending plan for
Hudson Yards creating opportunities for all New Yorkers
By any measurement, Hudson Yards, the brand-new neighborhood on Manhattan’s Far West Side is an overwhelming victory for New York. The crowds flocking there to
REBNY warns mansion tax could cause more harm than good
REBNY leader John Banks is railing against a so-called Pied a Terre tax he says will hurt New York City. “We are deeply concerned that
REBNY WATCH: Pied a Terre Tax Would Tear Apart NYC’s Economy
You’ve probably heard that Albany lawmakers are considering a dangerous proposal to institute a tax on homes worth $5 million or more. The tax would