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Zohran Mamdani's idea will make affordability worse, real estate expert says

Zohran Mamdani's idea will make affordability worse, real estate expert says

04/14/2026
Jason Haber, ARA co-founder, discusses Mamdani's housing policies on The Claman Countdown, arguing his ideas will make NYC affordability worse.
Flexibility Serves Clients Better Than Rigid, One-Size-Fits-All Mandates: ARA Co-Founder

Flexibility Serves Clients Better Than Rigid, One-Size-Fits-All Mandates: ARA Co-Founder

03/20/2026
Op-ed by Jason Haber on ARA's position on buyer rep flexibility
Election day: Terra and Frisbie's One Boca proposal in hands of voters

Election day: Terra and Frisbie's One Boca proposal in hands of voters

03/10/2026
Jason Haber, ARA co-founder and Boca Raton homeowner, quoted as a proponent of the ONE Boca mixed-use development, calling opposition efforts 'classic NIMBYism' and characterizing the debate as geographic rather than political. ONE Boca ultimately rejected by 74.5% of voters.
Clear Collaboration In Action: What The Compass-Redfin Deal Gets Right

Clear Collaboration In Action: What The Compass-Redfin Deal Gets Right

03/09/2026
Op-ed arguing the Compass-Rocket-Redfin alliance aligns with Clear Collaboration principles — consumer-centric model giving sellers control over listing placement.
ARA Leader Explains Mission to Revive Industry Professionalism

ARA Leader Explains Mission to Revive Industry Professionalism

02/05/2026
Speech at Inman Connect New York 2026 on reclaiming professionalism; criticized licensing standards; called for higher requirements.
Real Estate Agent Blames Affordability Crisis on Tough Housing Market

Real Estate Agent Blames Affordability Crisis on Tough Housing Market

12/12/2025
Discussed state of housing market and Redfin's 'great housing reset' prediction for 2026; unpacked affordability crisis.
Elliman, BHS Deepen C-Suite; American REA Names First Exec

Elliman, BHS Deepen C-Suite; American REA Names First Exec

11/13/2025
Coverage of ARA's first executive director hire.
American Real Estate Association Hires Mary Frances Coleman as Inaugural Executive Director

American Real Estate Association Hires Mary Frances Coleman as Inaugural Executive Director

11/12/2025
Announcement of Mary Frances Coleman as ARA's first executive director.
The Daily Dirt: Real Estate, Sort Of, Changes Its Tune on Mamdani

The Daily Dirt: Real Estate, Sort Of, Changes Its Tune on Mamdani

11/08/2025
Haber featured alongside Bess Freedman and JLL's Peter Riguardi as industry figures softening their tone post-election; TRD contrasts his carte blanche remark with earlier warnings about Mamdani's policies.
Mamdani Not Florida's 'Realtor of the Year' as NYC's Housing Market Stays Stable - So Far

Mamdani Not Florida's 'Realtor of the Year' as NYC's Housing Market Stays Stable - So Far

11/05/2025
Haber leads the story, saying Florida agents calling Mamdani 'Realtor of the Year' will be sorely disappointed and predicting no panic or rush to leave the city; closes the piece on migration patterns.
Real Estate Will Have to Work With Mayor Mamdani. Now What?

Real Estate Will Have to Work With Mayor Mamdani. Now What?

11/05/2025
Haber, identified as having helped lead PAC fundraising for Cuomo, says it would be foolish to reject everything carte blanche and that Mamdani perfectly diagnosed the problem but the industry disagrees with the prescription.
Douglas Elliman Brings 6,000+ Agents to Upstart American Real Estate Association

Douglas Elliman Brings 6,000+ Agents to Upstart American Real Estate Association

09/18/2025
Major growth announcement for ARA with Douglas Elliman's significant member contribution.