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.
In 2023, the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection investigated 617 complaints and returned $66,000 to homeowners.
J. Philip Real Estate, announced earlier this month that the company has named Jennifer Maher as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. In this newly created role, she will oversee company-wide training, growth, and agent retention. Maher will continue to fulfill her obligations as Managing Broker and Partner of J. Philip Commercial Group and J. Philip Real Estate (Putnam County).
“Jenn joined our firm in 2013 and took advantage of the upward mobility available to productive leaders,” said J. Philip Faranda, founder & CEO, J. Philip Real Estate. “She has been a crucial factor in our growth from a small office with under 30 people to three offices and close to 100 associates… I am grateful for her sage counsel and unconditional friendship,” added Faranda.
A long-time Putnam County resident and New York City native, Maher’s real estate career has spanned more than two decades. Prior to J. Philip, Maher was a Productivity Coach at Keller Williams Realty of White Plains and CEO/Team Leader for Keller Williams Realty of Scarsdale. She also ran her own real estate business, Incline Real Property in Putnam County.
Helping the company and agents adapt to the post-COVID real estate market is among Maher’s priorities as the new COO. “My vision is to be the real estate company of choice for all agents in the Hudson Valley region,” said Maher. “Starting with improved company-wide training and a work-smart supportive team culture, my goal is to gain market share across Westchester and Putnam by 20% before the end of 2020.”
J. Philip Real Estate currently maintains offices in the Pelham and Briarcliff areas of Westchester County, NY, as well as an office in Mahopac, in Putnam County, which includes J. Philip Commercial Group. The organization consists of more than 80 licensees.
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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