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 has recently added seven new agents to its three offices.
Donna Douglass
Scott Oshea
Cristine Radding
“We are always looking for top talent, whether it’s experienced Realtors who want to advance their careers or newly-licensed agents excited about closing their first transactions,” says J. Philip Faranda, founder of J. Philip Real Estate. “Each of these talented agents have their own unique qualities that will enable them to succeed while simultaneously enhancing our brand. We are delighted to have them on board and are eager to help them reach their maximum potential as Realtors.”
Pete Bolte
Stacey Cox
New agents in the Westchester and Putnam offices include: Briarcliff: Donna Douglass, Scott O’Shea and Cristine Radding; Pelham: Pete Bolte, Stacey Cox and Motaz Sadek; and Carmel: Michael Marocco.
Motaz Sadek
Michael Marocco
Founded in 2005, J. Philip Real Estate serves all of Westchester and Putnam, as well as nearby Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, and Fairfield (CT) counties. The brokerage is also the exclusive Westchester member of Leverage Global Partners, a global premier network of luxury real estate brokerages.
“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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Donna Douglass
Scott Oshea
Cristine Radding
Pete Bolte
Stacey Cox
Motaz Sadek
Michael Marocco
