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, announced that the Monroe office and two top-producing sales associates have been recognized for outstanding achievement at the regional level in August.
The Monroe office, which is managed by Lydia Mitchell, had the highest dollar volume, the most revenue units and the highest dollar volume from weichert.com transactions in the Weichert sales region. The office shared top honors for having the most listings.
Rosalie Cook
Bradford Lewis
Individually, Rosalie Cook had the highest dollar volume and the most revenue units in the sales region. She shared top honors for having the most listings. Bradford Lewis had the highest dollar volume from weichert.com transactions for the month.
Cubias also announced that the Rockland County Regional Office was recognized for outstanding achievement at the regional level in August. The Rockland County Regional office, which is managed by Karen McCabe, shared top honors for having the most listings in the Weichert sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester counties, and New York City.
Karen McCabe
Lynn Fronckowiak
He also reported that sales associate Lynn Fronckowiak with the Fishkill office was recognized for outstanding sales achievement at the regional level in August.
Fronckowiak shared top honors for having the most listings in the Weichert sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Rockland, Orange, Dutchess and Westchester counties, and New York City.
“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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Rosalie Cook
Bradford Lewis
Karen McCabe
Lynn Fronckowiak
