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.
In recognition of her tireless dedication to raising awareness and fundraising for Breast Cancer research, Liz Battista was recently awarded the 2023 Houlihan Lawrence Humanitarian Award.
Battista, who is a cancer survivor, rose to the challenge of leading the company’s Stronger Together initiative a few years ago. Together with the Stronger Together team leaders, Houlihan Lawrence has reached new milestones and broken fundraising records ever since.
“Liz’s generosity, compassion, and commitment to making a difference are admirable. I was thrilled to present her with the 2023 Houlihan Lawrence Humanitarian Award along with a donation to the American Cancer Society on her behalf,” said Liz Nunan, President and CEO of Houlihan Lawrence.
“I am blessed to be the behind-the-scenes cheerleader for our inspirational, creative and talented ‘Stronger Together Family’. Our fundraising initiative is a huge success each year thanks to the tireless work of all our team leaders across our 32 offices, their agents, managers, our employees, friends and families. It makes my day to hear of the fun events and watch the numbers change each day as our fundraising pros continue their amazing work,” said Battista who has been an integral part of the company for more than 20 years. She is a resident of East Fishkill.
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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