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 announced recently that it had added 13 new and seasoned agents to its expanding real estate sales team.
Joshua Gilchrest
Tim Judge
Jenifer Ross
James Shalley
Lillian Backer
Vincent Bonanno
Danielle DiMichele
Teodoro Thimodent
Marci Bendel
Olivia Diaz
Keri Kenny
Austin Pritz
Tori Weissledeer
New agents in the brokerage firm’s Westchester and Putnam offices include: Briarcliff Office Agents: Joshua Gilchrest, Tim Judge, Jenifer Ross and James Shalley; Pelham Office Agents: Lillian Backer, Vincent Bonanno, Danielle DiMichele and Teodoro Thimodent; Mahopac Office Agents (Putnam County): Marci Bendel; Olivia Diaz,Keri Kenny, Austin Pritz and Tori Weissleder.
“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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Joshua Gilchrest
Tim Judge
Jenifer Ross
James Shalley
Lillian Backer
Vincent Bonanno
Danielle DiMichele
Teodoro Thimodent
Marci Bendel
Olivia Diaz
Keri Kenny
Austin Pritz
Tori Weissledeer
