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.
Rockland County-based R2M Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce the licensing of another associate broker—Melissa Fogarty. She started her real estate career in 2000 under New Line Realty. She took a break from real estate in 2011 to care for her triplets, Kristina, Gianna and Robert who are now 17. In 2015 Fogarty signed on with R2M Realty, Inc. in Nyack.
Melissa Fogarty
Suzanne Clemente
The firm also reported that life-long Rockland County resident Suzanne Clemente has joined the firm and will operate out of the firm’s Pearl River office, which opened recently. Clemente has been in the real estate industry for more than 20 years and has represented her clients in both the sales and purchases of single-family residences, income-producing properties and new construction.
“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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