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 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 of them to the JPRE family and can’t wait to watch them shine.”
New agents in the Westchester and Putnam offices include: Briarcliff Office: Laura Henion; Pelham Office: Vincent Bonanno, Anika Hall; Mahopac Office (Putnam County): Cheryl DeLong, Michael Kirby, Melissa Naclerio, Kole Niznik and Andrew Waters.
“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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Laura Henion
Vincent Bonanno
Anika Hall
Cheryl Delong
Michael Kirby
Melissa Naclerio
Kole Niznik
Andrew Waters
