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.
Brenda Timm of Cortlandt Manor and Judy Hermesch of Croton-on-Hudson, real estate salespersons with Coldwell Banker Realty have qualified to join the company’s International President’s Circle. This prestigious membership has been awarded to the top 15% of all sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system.
Brenda Timm
Judy Hermesch
Timm has been a top producing agent for eight years winning numerous awards throughout her career and has been a Westchester Magazine Five Star Realtor for five years. Her designations include SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representation) and SRS (Seller Representative Specialist).
Hermesch, who has a GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) designation, has earned top honors throughout her 38 years in real estate.
“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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Brenda Timm
Judy Hermesch
