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RM Property Services Receives Awards at BOMA Annual Hall of Honor Awards Dinner

July 14, 2023

RM Property Services, LLC (RMPS), an affiliate of Robert Martin Company, one of the largest real estate management and development firms in Westchester County, was honored with two construction awards at the Building Owners and Managers Association of Westchester County’s 31st Annual Hall of Honor Awards Dinner held on May 11th at Abigail Kirsch at…

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Fordham University’s REI Hosts Event to Celebrate 3 Prominent Real Estate Colleagues Who Are Changing New York City’s Landscape

July 14, 2023

Top industry professionals came together to celebrate three prominent real estate colleagues who are changing New York City’s landscape and to support the real estate leaders of tomorrow at a premiere event last week hosted by Fordham University’s Real Estate Institute (REI). MaryAnne Gilmartin, founder and CEO of MAG Partners, Jeff Levine, founder and Chairman…

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Weichert Recognizes Outstanding Achievements at the Regional Level for the Month of May

July 13, 2023

Joe Cubias, regional president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Monroe office and two top-producing sales associates have been recognized for outstanding achievement at the regional level in May. The Monroe office, which is managed by Lydia Mitchell, had the most listings and the highest dollar volume from weichert.com transactions in the Weichert sales region.…

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Virginia “Brodsky” Damato Rejoins Howard Hanna | Rand Realty in Pearl River

July 13, 2023

Virginia “Brodsky” Damato, Associate Broker has rejoined Howard Hanna | Rand Realty’s Pearl River office. Born and raised in Orangetown, her real estate journey began at a young age, obtaining her Real Salesperson License at 18 and subsequently becoming a NY Brokers License holder at 24, which showcases her dedication to excellence and professionalism.

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Rosa Lulgjuraj Joines Grand Lux Realty’s Somers Office

July 13, 2023

Rosa Lulgjuraj has recently joined Grand Lux Realty’s Somers office. Raised in the Bronx and a current resident of Putnam County, Lulgjuraj, a child of European immigrants, developed a passion for real estate at a young age when she worked in her family’s property management business. While working for a major lighting company, she worked…

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Elizabeth Muniz, Celina Rofer and Lauren Kelly of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty Recognized by NAHREP as Three of the Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents in the Country

July 13, 2023

Howard Hanna | Rand Realty announced that Elizabeth Muniz, Celina Rofer and Lauren Kelly have been recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals as three of the top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents in the country. The prestigious award celebrates their exceptional achievements and contributions to the real estate industry. NAHREP honors…

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Keller Williams Realty First In New York Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

July 12, 2023

Keller Williams Realty First In New York recently celebrated in “Grand Style” its 20th anniversary event at the Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center in Chester. With more than 400 people in attendance, the evening was full of great entertainment, including a live Jazz band, led by Chris Passad and vocals by Debbie Majors. The event was…

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Alex Vidal New Brand President of ERA

July 12, 2023

ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader within the Anywhere Real Estate Inc. portfolio of brands, recently announced that effective immediately, Alex Vidal will serve as brand president of ERA, taking the helm of the company that was previously occupied by industry icon Sherry Chris, who recently became an executive advisor for Anywhere Brands. Vidal…

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Ginger Wilcox Moves to the Helm of BHGRE

July 12, 2023

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the real estate network within the Anywhere Real Estate Inc. portfolio of brands, announced recently a new leader for the BHGRE brand. Effective immediately, Ginger Wilcox will serve as brand president of BHGRE, stepping into the role that was long occupied by industry icon Sherry Chris, who recently became…

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In Memoriam: Mary-Gray Swezey Griffith

July 5, 2023

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors regrets to inform its membership of the passing of longtime Hudson Valley Realtor and former Orange County Association of Realtors President Mary-Gray Swezey Griffith, who passed away at the age of 95 on June 28, 2023. Mary-Gray was born on Sept. 21, 1927 in Goshen, the second of two…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: Christina Prostano

June 16, 2023

A Modern-Day International Gypsy Christina Prostano, an Associate Broker with Compass in Manhattan, has been in the real estate business for almost 20 years, but traveled quite an eclectic career path to get there. A sort of modern-day international gypsy, Prostano has enjoyed stints as a wedding band singer, an indie rock band performer, a…

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Damian Eales New CEO of Move, Inc

June 6, 2023

After leading Move, Inc., operator of Realtor.com and a portfolio of other real estate brands, for more than three years, gaining market share and breaking several revenue and audience records, David Doctorow announced on June 1 his decision to depart as Chief Executive Officer of the business. News Corp has named Damian Eales to succeed…

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Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer to Serve in Newly Expanded Role as Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce

June 6, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced recently that Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer will serve in a newly expanded role as deputy mayor for housing, economic development and workforce. In her expanded role, Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer will drive the city’s efforts to preserve and improve the New York City Housing Authority, move New Yorkers…

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Vedat Gashi Elected Chairperson of the Westchester County Legislature

June 6, 2023

On May 15, the Westchester County Board of Legislators elected Vedat Gashi as the new Chairperson of the Westchester County Legislature. Gashi, who represents District 4, was elected to the position by his fellow legislators in a vote of 17-0. Gashi brings a wealth of experience to the position. Born in Kosovo, at the age…

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The Business Council of Westchester Announces Election of Three New BOD Members

June 5, 2023

The Business Council of Westchester has announced the election of three new members to its Board of Directors. The new Board Members are Daniel Blum, incoming CEO of ENT & Allergy; Sarah Jones-Maturo, President of RM Friedland LLC; and Wallace Lynch, Senior Vice President, Business Banking Sales Team Leader Hudson Valley/metro New York market of…

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Curasi Realty Celebrates its Newly Formed Commercial Real Estate Division

June 5, 2023

Curasi Realty, Inc. recently held its first event to celebrate and formally introduce to by invitation-only guests its newly formed commercial real estate division. The event was held at The Country Club at Otterkill in Campbell Hall. Guests included fellow real estate agents, employees of Walden Savings Bank, Home Inspections for a Cause, Orange and…

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Experienced Agents Heitner, Scappaticci, DeOliveira & Cignarella Join ERA Insite Realty

June 5, 2023

In the most recent expansion of its sales team, ERA Insite Realty announced the addition of four experienced agents to its’ offices in Pleasantville and White Plains. Lou Budetti, Broker/Owner and Founder, welcomed Walter Heitner, Joseph Scappaticci, Jean-Charles DeOliveira and Vincent Cignarella.   Walter Heitner Joseph Scappaticci Heitner has been a Realtor in Westchester for…

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Erin Slattery Rejoins Curasi Realty of Montgomery

June 5, 2023

Erin Slattery has rejoined Curasi Realty of Montgomery as a licensed real estate salesperson. Slattery graduated from Fredonia University, receiving a BA in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She has experience working as a Community Care Manager, which allows her to work with the homeless population and those who struggle with mental health…

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