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.
Kenyatta Jones-Arietta, Broker/Owner of R2M Realty, Inc. recently recognized the brokerage’s 2020 top producers in an award presentation in mid-January. NY Licensed RE Associate Broker Jennifer Sirkowa, NJ Lic./NY RE Associate Broker, Christina Lardin and NY RE Salesperson, Andrew Finn snagged the top three spots with NY Licensed RE Salesperson, Maggie “Margaret” Brauer coming in as the “Rookie of the Year.”
Jennifer Sirkowa
Christina Lardin
Andrew & Kathleen Finn
The firm also recently announced that NY Licensed RE Salesperson, Shannon Hargrove has joined its Nyack team. Hargrove began her career in 2008 working as an assistant for top producers and has grown into a knowledgeable real estate consultant.
“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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Jennifer Sirkowa
Christina Lardin
Andrew & Kathleen Finn
Margaret Brauer
Shannon Hargrove
