New Survey Reveals  Gen Z and Millennials Struggle to Keep a Tidy Home Home organizing is more than a trend; it’s a lifestyle. From streaming shows demonstrating how to color-code your pantry to magazines offering tips to unclutter quickly and even a litany of organization products, there’s an abundance of information in the world of home organization. Yet, despite all this great content, younger generations still struggle with staying organized. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Pollfish on behalf of Duck brand finds that nearly 75% of Gen Z and millennials, ages 16 to 42, need a better organizing system or routine at home. Here’s what these generations struggle with the most: Clutter is Chaos: While about half of Gen Z and millennials clean and organize up to an hour a day, they still have an issue with clutter. The survey finds that the kitchen counter is the biggest clutter hotspot, and car or house keys are the top misplaced items. Among their worst organizing habit...

  Here is an update on Lobby Day and the NYS budget:   Lobby Day 2023 saw two dozen BNAR members travel to Albany on May 1 st   and 2 nd   for our annual meetings with state representatives. According to NYSAR, this was the biggest contingent of Realtors from across the state attending this important annual session, which includes other organizations such as law enforcement, fire fighters, domestic violence awareness, and, of course, our colleagues from all corners of New York State.   We were pleased to meet with several State Senators and Assemblymembers or their staffs. Because the state budget was more than a month overdue, several representatives were called away and had to be “on the floor” for debates and votes. Ultimately, the budget passed late on May 2 nd .   The key issues we focused on at each of our 16 meetings were as follows (more details attached):   ·         Support for the increase the experience re...

CHARLES F. HUNT PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT OF HUNT REAL ESTATE CORP.  BUFFALO, NY – May 5th, 2023 – HUNT Real Estate announces that effective immediately, Charles F. Hunt has been promoted to President, Residential Brokerage and Chief Operating Officer for the company. The great-grandson of Charles S. Hunt, the founder of HUNT Real Estate Corporation, Mr. Hunt joined the company in 2007, and has served as a sales professional, branch director, regional general manager, and most recently as Chief Operating Officer of the corporation, a position he will maintain. The residential brokerage consists of 60 residential branch offices throughout New York State, Massachusetts, and Arizona.  According to Chairman and CEO, Peter F. Hunt, “It is important that the next generation is positioned to take this key element of our organization forward, given the rapid changes in technology and how we transact business. The real estate industry is facing challenges, as are many industries in today’s...