New York’s housing ecosystem is at an inflection point. Affordability pressures, development bottlenecks, small-property owner challenges, regulatory changes, and aging housing stock are all converging at the same time.
The $607-million Amazon project is believed to be among the largest private industrial development investments and the largest in terms of scope in the history of Orange County.
J. Philip Real Estate recently announced its first quarter 2021 Agents of Honor Awardees, who have been selected by the brokerage’s Agent Leadership Council, include salespersons and associate brokers who have made a notable contribution to the brokerage and its employees, and have displayed outstanding service within their communities, or have achieved a high level of personal success.
Agents of Honor for the first quarter of 2021 included: Jillian Addonizio of the firm’s Putnam office; Nina Collins of the Briarcliff office; and Donna Materasso of the Pelham office.
Jillian Addonizio
Nina Collins
Donna Materasso
“This quarter’s Agents of Honor show that whether you have been in the business a few years or for decades, you have the power to soar in the real estate industry,” said J. Philip Faranda, founder of J. Philip Real Estate. “Jillian and Nina are newer agents, who exhibit all the skills that are needed to succeed in what can often be an exciting, yet challenging career. Donna, who is skilled in every aspect of residential real estate, has been a superstar for years.”
“Each of these five agents brings a unique perspective and distinct skill set that will directly benefit the clients they serve,” said Lou Budetti, Principal Broker at ERA Insite Realty.
Smith, an Associate Broker with Rand Commercial, will be celebrated at the Ottaway Medal Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Villa Venezia in Middletown.
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Jillian Addonizio
Nina Collins
Donna Materasso
