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.
Joe Cubias, regional president of Weichert, Realtors, recently announced sales award winners for the region for the month of June.
Neeta Saraswat
Rosalie Cook
Davidson Louis
Sales associate Neeta Saraswat with the Rye office was recognized for outstanding sales performance in June. Saraswat had the most sales in the Weichert sales region, which is comprised of offices throughout Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester counties, and New York City. The Monroe office, which is managed by Lydia Mitchell, had the highest dollar volume and the most revenue and sales in the Weichert sales region. Individually, Rosalie Cook had the highest dollar volume and the most listings and revenue units in the sales region.
The Rockland County Regional office, which is managed by Karen McCabe, and sales associate Davidson Louis had the highest dollar volume from weichert.com transactions in the entire company and the Weichert sales region. The office also had the most listings in the sales region.
“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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Neeta Saraswat
Rosalie Cook
Davidson Louis
