“The struggle to create housing that is affordable for people across the entire spectrum of income will be the defining civic issue for this generation of leaders in the Hudson Valley,” Pattern CEO Adam Bosch said.
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.
Christie’s International Real Estate Group in Westchester and the Hudson Valley announced that Richard Herska has been appointed the 2023 Chair of the New York State Association of Realtors’ Young Professionals Network, a member-driven group that gives voice to NYSAR’s young Realtors. Prior to being named incoming Chair, Herska has been an active member of the organization for the last five years.
“I am so proud to be elected as the incoming 2023 Chair of NYSAR’s Young Professionals Network. It is the organization’s mission to develop young real estate professionals through association involvement, provide members with new tools, education, and training opportunities, as well as offer networking opportunities, foster idea-sharing among Realtors of all ages and experience levels, and encourage community volunteerism,” said Herska.
Louise Colonna, the firm’s NY Broker of Record, added, “Richard has been a strong advocate for real estate by being part of several organizations both on the local and state level. He’s a true professional.”
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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