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Hasenbalg & DeGregorio Join Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley's New City Sales Gallery.

February 10, 2022

Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley announced recently that Realtors Rahnee Hasenbalg and Norma DeGregorio have joined the company in the firm’s New City Sales Gallery. Rahnee Hasenbalg Norma DeGregorio Hasenbalg is a Licensed Associate Broker and a real estate industry veteran since 2003. She represents both buyers and sellers in parts…

Christopher W. Ryder Joins Putnam County Economic Development Corporation BOD

February 8, 2022

The Putnam County Economic Development Corporation recently announced that Christopher W. Ryder, executive vice president of Putnam County National Bank in Carmel, has joined its Board of Directors. Ryder is directly engaged in all aspects of the bank’s lending operations, in addition to serving as the bank’s in-house legal counsel for a wide range of…

KZA Realty Group Welcomes Linda Berk to its Sales Team.

February 8, 2022

KZA Realty Group, the full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm and consulting company based in the Bronx, has welcomed Linda Berk to its sales team. Berk received her Bachelor of Science and master’s degrees in Communication Arts from Cornell University. She continued to pursue educational opportunities as she began her professional career at Cornell in…

Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Adds Eight New Brokers to Staff

February 8, 2022

Houlihan Lawrence Commercial reported recently the addition of eight new brokers to its staff. The new brokers are Barbara Ann Adamson, Kevin Coleman, Tracey Di Brino, Margaret Farran, Josh Goldberg, Lindsey Green, Mark Paragon and Shelley Sheridan. Barbara Ann Adamson Kevin Coleman Tracey Di Brino Margaret Farran Adamson comes to the Commercial Group from…

Sadie McKeown Promoted to President of The Community Preservation Corporation

February 8, 2022

The Community Preservation Corporation, a leading nonprofit multifamily finance company, announced that Sadie McKeown, Executive Vice President and Head of Construction Lending and Initiatives, has been promoted to President of CPC to work alongside CEO Rafael E. Cestero. McKeown’s promotion was effective immediately. McKeown is a recognized leader in the industry and an expert in…

Gail Fattizzi, Maureen Zaback & Stephanie Giroux Appointed to Furniture Sharehouse BOD

February 8, 2022

Furniture Sharehouse, established in 2006 and Westchester’s only non-profit “furniture bank,” has expanded its Board of Directors with the recent appointments of Gail Fattizzi, Maureen Zaback and Stephanie Giroux. Fattizzi of Goldens Bridge is the regional manager for ERA Insite Realty Services, a residential brokerage firm serving Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield counties. She served as…

4 New Agents Join Houlihan Lawrence's New Canaan CT Office

February 8, 2022

Houlihan Lawrence has announced that four new agents—Danielle Cohn, Ellen L. Cummings, Marilena K. Greig and Mia Schipani—have joined the company’s New Canaan, CT office. Cohn brings to Houlihan Lawrence a diverse background. In several fields. Most recently she was a Content Writer and Marketing Coordinator for Fitspot Wellness. She has also served as Communications…

Houlihan Lawrence Announces This Years Emerald Award Recipients

February 8, 2022

Houlihan Lawrence has announced this year’s recipients of the annual Emerald Awards, a prestigious honor awarded to the top 1.5% of more than 1,450 Houlihan Lawrence sales associates, by gross commission income or units sold. Individuals were recognized from across the firm’s offices in Westchester, Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. “Our Emerald Award winners possess…

SPOTLIGHT ON: Aaron Velez

February 8, 2022

A Career in Being Social Four the past four years, Aaron Velez has served as branch manager of Houlihan Lawrence’s Somers and Brewster offices, and prior to that, he managed the company’s Yonkers office for two years. Velez spent the first nine years of his real estate career in Houlihan Lawrence’s White Plains office. However,…

SPOTLIGHT ON: MacKenzie Forsberg

January 12, 2022

A Career of a Lifetime As a 17-year-old high school senior, MacKenzie Forsberg, never imagined her part-time job as a file clerk in a real estate office would one day turn into an opportunity to sit at the helm of the firm. Fast-forward 20 years, and today Forsberg is one of three Principals of Genesis…

Jeanie Ricci Appointed as a Senior Advisor Assisting with Marketing, Community Outreach and Customer Service at Waterstone on High Ridge

January 7, 2022

Waterstone on High Ridge has appointed Jeanie Ricci as a senior advisor to assist with marketing, community outreach and customer service in anticipation of its opening at the start of 2022. Waterstone on High Ridge is located at 215 High Ridge Road in Stamford, CT and is a comprehensive senior community offering luxury independent, assisted…

Alison Hewitt Joins Brown Harris Stevens as Director of Sales in Connecticut.

January 7, 2022

Brown Harris Stevens has announced that Alison Hewitt has joined the firm as a Director of Sales in Connecticut. In this newly created role, Hewitt will be working closely with the 250 agents and the executive team across the six Connecticut offices in Darien, Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan, Westport and Rowayton, CT. “We are thrilled…

J. Philip Real Estate Welcomes 8 Agents to it's Expanding Real Estate Family

January 7, 2022

J. Philip Real Estate reported recently it has added eight agents to its expanding real estate sales team.“J. Philip Real Estate is always looking to recruit the brightest and best talent, and this new group of agents has already shown great promise,” says J. Philip Faranda, founder of J. Philip Real Estate. “We welcome all…

Eric Bjork to Oversee BHHS New England, Westchester, New York and Hudson Valley Properties' Rye Office

January 7, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, Westchester, New York and Hudson Valley Properties announced the expansion of Eric Bjork’s role within the company to oversee the firm’s Rye office. Along with his newly appointed position, Bjork will continue to serve the company’s Greenwich, CT and Old Greenwich, CT offices as Senior Vice President and Director of…

Danielle Reese Team Joins Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley's Scarsdale Sales Gallery

January 7, 2022

Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley announced recently that Realtor Danielle Reese and her team, known as the Danielle Reese Team, have joined the firm’s Scarsdale Sales Gallery. Reese is an accomplished Realtor with more than 13 years of experience. She is consistent top producer and an ambitious agent who will go the…

Café Residential Team at McGrath Realty Add Talib & De La Concha to its Team

January 7, 2022

The Café Residential Team at McGrath Realty Inc. of Mount Kisco has added two agents to its team! Both come from diverse, storied backgrounds and careers giving them the talents and strengths needed to serve their clients with the utmost care and professionalism, brokerage officials stated. Wasfiyah Talib Kimberly De La Concha Wasfiyah Talib has…

Gov. Hochul Announces New Administration Appointments in Housing & Economic Development Sectors

January 6, 2022

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced new administration appointments in the housing and economic development sectors. Tania Dissanayake has been appointed Deputy Secretary for Housing. Most recently, she served as Deputy Director for the City of New York Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs, where she acted as an advisor to its Director and…

SPOTLIGHT ON: Ron Garafalo, HGAR’s 2021 ‘Realtor of the Year’

December 13, 2021

When Ron Garafalo attended HGAR’s 105th Annual Member Appreciation Day this year, he had no idea he would be walking away with the 2021 “Realtor of the Year” Award. The 2019 HGAR President admitted he was “stunned” when he heard his named called. “I was 100% surprised and am truly thrilled, excited and grateful for…

Weichert, Realtors Announces September's Regional Achievements

December 6, 2021

Joe Cubias, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Rockland County Regional Office and two top-producing sales associates were recognized for outstanding achievement at the regional level in September. The Rockland County Regional Office, which is managed by Karen McCabe, led the Weichert sales region in listings for the month. Individually, Karina Bulaevsky…

ERA Insite Realty Welcomes Teresa Badagliacca & Deezyr Torrado to its Pleasantville & White Plains Offices

December 6, 2021

ERA Insite Realty recently welcomed two agents to its sales and rental teams. Teresa “Terry” Badagliacca recently joined the ERA Insite office in Pleasantville, while Deezyr Torrado joined the office in White Plains. Badagliacca has been a licensed real estate salesperson since 2015, most recently working at another real estate brokerage in Mount Pleasant. She…