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.
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 more than 20 years, most recently affiliated with Howard Hanna Rand Realty in Yorktown. A current Somers resident, Skidmore graduate, and Brooklyn native, he forged a successful real estate career after selling his family-owned printing business in New York City. His expertise is vested in his expansive knowledge of Westchester’s many towns, amenities and appeal, along with an understanding of the art and architecture of the area’s homes.
Joseph and Jean-Charles Scappaticci work together as “Team Scap” at ERA Insite Realty. Originally licensed in 2004, they were previously affiliated with Century 21 Haviland in Briarcliff. Joseph is a lifelong Westchester resident, a graduate of Fox Lane High School in Bedford and Pace University. He has been an elementary school teacher in Westchester for 25 years. Jean-Charles grew up in Brazil, moving to the U.S. after finishing college in Rio de Janeiro. He is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Apart from real estate, he specializes in graphic design, website development, marketing and advertising. Together they have three adopted daughters and have become passionate about advocating for adoption rights as well as about serving their real estate clients.
Jean-Charles DeOliveira
Vincent Cignarella
Cignarlla is going on three years as a Realtor. He honed his negotiating skills on Wall Street. prior to embarking on a real estate career. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from Iona College and a Master’s of Business in Financial Accounting from Fordham University. His Wall St. experience includes Foreign Exchange (FX) trader, partner in a currency brokerage and stints as an FX strategist for Dow Jones and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal. He grew up in the Bronx and now resides with his family in lower Westchester.
“These four unique agents bring such a wide breadth of knowledge, experience, skills and talents to our brokerage,” stated Budetti. “They cover an expansive geography with deep understanding of their clients’ needs and objectives which in turn gives us the ability to provide even more buyers and sellers with exceptional service. Attracting agents of this caliber is a tribute to our staff, tools, and the reputation we have in the marketplace over the past 38 years.”
ERA Insite Realty Services, has been serving the Westchester and Fairfield markets for 38 years out of the same headquarters location at 600 North Broadway in White Plains. The firm also has offices in Bronxville, Pleasantville and Yonkers, as well as Bethel, CT.
“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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