“The struggle to create housing that is affordable for people across the entire spectrum of income will be the defining civic issue for this generation of leaders in the Hudson Valley,” Pattern CEO Adam Bosch said.
Data shows that from 1996-2021, the Hudson Valley region lost a net total of 146,763 people to out migration, which calculates out to 5% of the Hudson Valley’s population.
Elected officials, seeking to appease vocal constituents, frequently uphold restrictive zoning laws that favor single-family residences over more diverse housing options.
Christopher Cortez, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley, was named President of the NAHREP Westchester Chapter for the 2023 term. Cortez had previously served the organization in the capacity of Director of Education.
Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley was a sponsor of the NAHREP Westchester Chapter 2022 Gala, held on Nov. 8 at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The evening was filled with networking, special guest speakers, live music, and dancing, as well as a celebration of the organization’s accomplishments, members, and leadership.
“I am so proud to be elected as 2023 President of NAHREP Westchester. Our role as trusted advisors and passionate advocates is to help more Hispanic families achieve the American Dream in a sustainable way that empowers them for generations to come,” said Cortez.
Also attending the gala in support of the organization from Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester | Hudson Valley were: Sonja Cullaro, Executive Vice President; Louise Colonna, Broker of Record; Joan Marks, Manager Westchester Hudson Valley; Danielle Reese, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker, The Danielle Reese Team; Michael LaMorte, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker and Dariana Cotto, Lic. R.E. Salesperson, The Michael LaMorte Team and Jacqueline Morales, Lic. R.E. Salesperson, The Jacqueline Morales Homes Team.
Today, she is affiliated with Coldwell Banker in Katonah as an Associate Broker and is an Independent Certified Coach.
The Anne Freyvogel Hanna Legacy Award is named after Anne F. Hanna, who co-founded Howard Hanna Real Estate Services with Howard Hanna Jr. in 1957.
Real estate coach Brian Buffini provided practical advice on how agents can thrive in challenging conditions and use change as a lever for growth, drawing on his extensive experience in training over three million professionals in 37 countries.
Swarthout is one of 111 leaders across the United States, and the third in New York State, who have devoted their careers to the land title industry and earned their designation.
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