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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Larry Boudreau Named President of Development for Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park

December 6, 2021

Larry Boudreau, a land development expert with more than 25 years of experience, has been named President of Development for Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park, a world-class hospitality, culinary and sustainable “agrihood” planned destination in the heart of the Hudson Valley. His appointment to the position was announced by Bellefield Development Partners, the team behind…

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Jose “Joe” Maymi Appointed 2022 NAHREP Westchester Chapter President

December 6, 2021

Jose “Joe” Maymi, Branch Manager of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty White Plains, has been appointed as the new President of NAHREP, (The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) Westchester Chapter. NAHREP, the National Association of Hispanic Realtors, is an organization that aims to support Hispanic homeownership in communities across the country and contribute…

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Jacqueline Morales Named 2022 President of NAHREP Rockland Chapter

December 6, 2021

Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley was a proud sponsor of the NAHREP (The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals) Rockland Chapter 2021 Grand Masquerade Gala, held on October 14th at Terrace on the Hudson in Haverstraw. During the gala, Jacqueline Morales, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Head of the Jacqueline Morales…

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Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley Welcomes Felicia Barile to its Chappaqua Sales Gallery

December 6, 2021

Christie's International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley announced that Realtor Felicia Barile has joined the firm’s new state-of-the-art Chappaqua Sales Gallery. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Barille has s enjoyed sales, connecting with people, and helping her clients realize their goals. These characteristics led her into cosmetic sales and then into her current…

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Brandi Alexis J. Dyer Joins Hollingsworth Real Estate Group

December 6, 2021

Brandi Alexis J. Dyer has joined Hollingsworth Real Estate Group of White Plains as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. She has worked as a production manager in New York and as a New York actress traveling the subway from set to set. During that time, she experienced and immersed herself not only in the culture…

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SPOTLIGHT ON: David Singer, The HGAR 2021 Affiliate Member of the Year

November 12, 2021

David Singer, president of Robison Oil, was not able to attend HGAR’s 105th Annual Members Day at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel and Conference Center, but he was still just as surprised and shocked to learn that he had been chosen as the association’s Affiliate Member of the Year for 2021. “I really didn’t expect any…

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