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BHGRE Green Team Welcomes Jacqueline “Jackie” Torres to the Warwick Office
Meet Jackie Torres, a Warwick Native Joining the BHGRE Green Team
There are agents who learn about a market, and then there are agents who have lived it their entire lives. Jackie Torres is the latter.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Torres was born, raised, and educated in Warwick, NY. She attended school here, grew up in this community, and has spent her whole life building relationships with the people and places that make this area what it is. When Jackie helps a client find a home in Warwick, she is not pulling from a database. She is drawing from a lifetime of knowing this town firsthand.
She is now bringing that knowledge, along with a strong accounting background and a personal experience with buying a home, to a new career in real estate as part of the BHGRE Green Team at the Warwick office.
Warwick, From the Inside Out
Ask Jackie what she loves about Warwick and the answer comes easy.
“I have lived in Warwick, NY my entire life and have always considered this community my home,” she says. “Growing up here has given me a great understanding and appreciation for the local community, neighborhoods, and what makes this area such a special place to live.”
That depth of connection is rare, even among local agents. Jackie knows the trails, the neighborhoods, the school districts, the seasonal rhythms, and the people. She knows which streets feel like home and why. For buyers relocating to the Hudson Valley or Orange County looking for the right fit, that kind of local fluency is exactly what you want in an agent.
A Background in Numbers and People
Jackie currently works in accounting at an office in Middletown, NY and has spent years in her family’s restaurant, Country Dream in Warwick, a business that has shaped her understanding of service, community, and what it means to show up consistently for the people around you.
Her education backs the analytical side of her work. She holds an associate’s degree from SUNY Orange, a bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz, and a master’s degree in accounting. She understands the financial mechanics behind a real estate transaction, including mortgages, equity, and the numbers on a closing disclosure, in a way that many agents simply do not. For clients who want to understand what they are signing, Jackie can break it down.
Why Real Estate
Jackie’s path to real estate started with her own experience as a buyer.
“Going through the process gave me a better understanding of how important it is to have someone knowledgeable, trustworthy, and supportive by your side during such a major decision,” she says.
That experience changed her perspective on what real estate actually is. It is not just paperwork and showings. It is one of the biggest decisions a person will make, and the quality of guidance they receive along the way matters enormously.
“Real estate is about more than just buying and selling homes,” she says. “It is about building relationships, understanding people’s goals, and helping them make confident decisions.”
For Jackie, helping someone find a home in the community she has always loved is not just a career move. It is personal.
Outside of Work
When Jackie is not working, she is usually outdoors. Gardening, kayaking, hiking the local trails and lakes around Warwick. She stays active and connected to the natural landscape that draws so many people to this part of New York.
Those hobbies are not incidental. They reinforce what she already knows: the outdoors, the trails, the lakes, and the open space here are a genuine draw for buyers, and Jackie can speak to all of it with enthusiasm that is completely authentic.
Connect With Jackie
Jackie Torres is based at the BHGRE Green Team Warwick office, serving buyers and sellers across Orange County, NY and the surrounding region.
August 2026 Housing Market Update for Orange, Rockland, Sussex & Passaic Counties
August brought a split market across our four counties. Inventory tightened in Orange and Rockland while it grew slightly in Sussex and Passaic, but sold-to-list ratios stayed above 100% everywhere, meaning sellers are still closing at or above asking across the board. The bigger story this month is time on market: days on market rose in all four counties, most sharply in Sussex, a sign that buyers are taking longer to commit even as they keep paying up.
Orange County, NY: Inventory Pulls Back, Prices Keep Climbing
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $500,000 (up 2.15% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 5.17 (down 6.68% month-over-month)
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 100.2% (down 0.83% month-over-month)
- Median Days on Market: 42 (up 10.53% month-over-month)
Orange County still carries the most inventory of the four counties, but that supply shrank in August while prices moved higher. Homes are taking longer to sell than they were in July, which points to buyers being more selective even in a market still tilted toward sellers.
Rockland County, NY: Inventory Tightens Again
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $785,000 (up 0.16% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 3.57 (down 13.35% month-over-month)
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 100.9% (down 0.27% month-over-month)
- Median Days on Market: 30 (up 7.14% month-over-month)
After loosening in July, Rockland’s inventory pulled back sharply in August, the largest month-over-month drop in the region. Prices held steady and homes are still selling above asking, though it’s taking a bit longer to get there.
Sussex County, NJ: Prices Climb, But Buyers Take Their Time
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $492,500 (up 3.68% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 3.31 (up 2.8% month-over-month)
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 102.4% (down 0.58% month-over-month)
- Median Days on Market: 29 (up 38.1% month-over-month)
Sussex posted the strongest price growth of the four counties this month, but days on market jumped more than a third from July. Homes are still selling above list price, but the pace has slowed noticeably, a sign that pricing and presentation matter more than ever here.
Passaic County, NJ: Still the Strongest Seller’s Market in the Region
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $600,000 (down 2.44% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 3.58
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 104.4% (up 0.38% month-over-month)
- Median Days on Market: 22 (up 4.76% month-over-month)
Passaic continues to post the highest sold-to-list ratio in the region, meaning buyers here are consistently paying the most above asking. Median sold price eased slightly this month, but with the fastest days on market of the four counties, well-priced homes are still moving quickly.
Key Takeaway
August’s data shows a market that’s still favoring sellers, but one where patience has become part of the equation. Inventory tightened in Orange and Rockland while it grew in Sussex and Passaic, yet every county held a sold-to-list ratio above 100%. The clearest shift is time on market, up across all four counties, with Sussex seeing the sharpest increase. Sellers who succeed in this environment share a few things in common: they price accurately using current data, present their home at its best, and work with a local agent who understands the trends specific to their county.
Thinking About Selling?
If you’re weighing whether now is the right time to list, let’s talk about what August’s numbers mean for your specific property. Contact us at greenteamrealty.com or call (845) 208-9928 to schedule a consultation.
Source: RPR
BHGRE Green Team Recognizes Top Sales Agents for August 2026
August 2026 Results Are In: Meet BHGRE Green Team’s Top Agents
Summer wrapped up with another strong month for BHGRE Green Team agents.
Across Orange County, NY, Rockland County, NY, Sussex County, NJ, and Passaic County, NJ, our agents kept the momentum going, helping buyers and sellers close out the season with confidence. These are the agents who led the team in August.
Top Sales Agents: Sales Volume | August 2026
These agents generated the highest total sales volume for the month.
- Vikki Garby
- The Hometown Realty Team
- Kellie Fischer
- Judith Longo & Rosemary Thompson
- Patrick Taylor
- Susan Lynch
- Kristi Anderson
- Rachel Marko
- Kasey Douglass
- Sol Perry
Sales volume reflects more than closings. It reflects the ability to guide sellers to the right price and buyers to the right offer, deal after deal. This group did that at a high level in August.
Top Sales Agents: Listed Units | August 2026
These agents brought the most new listings to market in August.
- Judith Longo & Rosemary Thompson
- Kristi Anderson
- Carol Buchanan
- The Hometown Realty Team
- Ted Van Laar
- Colleen Spence
- Ruth Wehrman
- Susan Lynch
- “Pip” Julie Klein
- Eileen Gallagher
New listings mean more inventory and more choices for buyers across our markets. This group kept the pipeline full in August.
Top Sales Agents: Units Closed | August 2026
These agents closed the most transactions during August.
- The Hometown Realty Team
- Vikki Garby
- Judith Longo & Rosemary Thompson
- Kellie Fischer
- Patrick Taylor
- Vanessa Wight
- Kristi Anderson
- Susan Lynch
- Rachel Marko
- Kasey Douglass
Closings are where the work shows. Every name on this list carried transactions from contract to keys in hand.
Standout Performers Across the Board
A handful of agents showed up in more than one category this month, and that consistency is worth calling out.
The Hometown Realty Team, Judith Longo & Rosemary Thompson, Kristi Anderson, and Susan Lynch landed on all three lists this month, a sign of steady, well-rounded production. Vikki Garby, Kellie Fischer, Patrick Taylor, Rachel Marko, and Kasey Douglass also appeared across multiple categories, proving their results this month were no accident.
Congratulations to every agent recognized this month. Your work moves the needle for clients and for the team.
Thinking About a Career With BHGRE Green Team?
Our agents produce results like these because they have the support, systems, and market presence behind them to do it. If you’re an agent looking for a brokerage that invests in your growth, we’d like to talk.
Reach out to talent@greenteamrealty.com to learn more about joining BHGRE Green Team.
Colleen Spence Has Reached the Cap
There is a version of success that gets loud, and a version that just keeps showing up. Colleen Spence’s story at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team is the second kind. She officially capped in September 2025, which means every commission she earns from here forward is 100% hers.
Colleen’s clients know her as the agent who answers the question before it is fully asked, who anticipates the next step in a deal before it becomes a problem. That instinct does not come from luck. It comes from doing this work long enough, and carefully enough, that the process becomes second nature.
🌱 What Reaching the Cap Really Means
Capping at BHGRE Green Team is not a milestone that happens on a schedule. It happens when an agent’s results, relationships, and reliability all add up. Colleen’s cap reflects a track record built one closing at a time, with clients who trusted her enough to come back, and to send others her way.
In Colleen’s own words: “I’m so very lucky to love what I do!! And I’m incredibly grateful to all of my clients for putting their trust in me from our very first meeting to the closing date and everything in between. Thank you for the absolute honor of helping to guide you through the process!”
👉 Thinking about what a career at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team could look like for you? Find out more here.
Congratulations, Colleen! 💚 This milestone is well earned, and the whole Green Team is proud to celebrate it with you.
Christine Burger & Karen Adatto Have Reached the Cap
Double the milestone this month at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team: Christine Burger and Karen Adatto have both officially capped in September 2025! From this point forward, every commission each of them earns is 100% theirs, no splits, no deductions.
Christine and Karen have each carved out their own path to this milestone, but the foundation is the same: showing up for clients, handling every transaction with care, and building the kind of reputation that turns one closing into the next referral. Reaching the cap in the same month is a coincidence of timing, but the work behind it took years.
🌱 What Reaching the Cap Really Means
At BHGRE Green Team, the cap marks the point where production and reliability speak for themselves. It is not handed out. Agents get here by closing deals the right way, staying accountable to their clients, and putting in the work long after the excitement of a new listing wears off. Christine and Karen have both done exactly that.
“🎉 WE CAPPED! 🎉
We’re so excited to share that The Hometown Realty Team has officially capped for the year! 🏡❤️
But this milestone isn’t really about a number — it’s about every buyer and seller who chose to trust Karen and me with one of the biggest decisions in their lives.
Every home we listed. Every offer we wrote. Every inspection, appraisal, late-night text, tough negotiation, happy closing, and everything in between brought us here.
To our clients — past and present — THANK YOU. Thank you for choosing us, trusting us, referring your friends and family, sharing our name, and continuing to support our business. We truly don’t take a single transaction or referral for granted.
We absolutely love what we do, and getting to do it in the communities we call home makes this accomplishment even more special.
Here’s to an incredible year so far… and we’re definitely not done yet. 🥂🏡”
– Karen & Christine, The Hometown Realty Team.
Honest. Reliable. Trusted.
👉 Thinking about what a career at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team could look like for you? Find out more here.
Congratulations, Christine and Karen! 💚 Two well-earned milestones, one proud team.
Kellie Fischer Has Reached the Cap
Another milestone to celebrate at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team: Kellie Fischer has officially capped in August 2026! From this point forward, every commission she earns is 100% hers, no splits, no deductions. It is a moment that reflects years of steady, client-first work.
Kellie has built her business on trust. Whether she is guiding a first-time buyer through an unfamiliar process or helping a seller navigate a competitive market, she brings the same level of care and attention to every single client. That kind of reputation does not happen by chance. It is earned one relationship at a time.
🌱 What Reaching the Cap Really Means
At BHGRE Green Team, the cap is not just a number. It marks the point where an agent’s consistency and client relationships speak for themselves. Agents who reach this benchmark have shown up for their clients again and again, closing deals the right way and building the kind of trust that lasts well beyond the transaction. For Kellie, this milestone reflects exactly that kind of dedication.
🗣 Kellie’s Words of Gratitude
Kellie Fischer shared her thoughts on reaching this milestone:
“I wanted to take a moment and acknowledge all of my clients who have trusted me enough to be able to reach this level. It is an honor, and I am forever grateful!”
👉 Thinking about what a career at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team could look like for you? Find out more here.
Congratulations, Kellie! 💚 This one is well earned, and the whole Green Team is celebrating with you.
July 2026 Housing Market Update for Orange, Rockland, Sussex & Passaic Counties
July’s numbers show a market that’s still rewarding sellers, but one that’s giving buyers a bit more room to breathe. Inventory grew in all four counties this month, and while most areas still posted price gains, homes are taking longer to sell in two of our four markets. For sellers, that means the fundamentals haven’t changed — pricing and presentation are what separate a fast, strong sale from a stalled listing.
Orange County, NY: More Listings, Same Strong Demand
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $486,000 (up 3% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 5.62 (up 5% month-over-month)
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 101.19% (up 1% month-over-month)
- Median Days on Market: 37 (down 3% month-over-month)
Orange County added inventory this month, yet prices kept climbing and homes moved slightly faster. That combination points to a market where well-prepared listings are still in demand, even as buyers gain more options to compare.
Rockland County, NY: Inventory Loosens as Price Growth Pauses
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $780,000 (down 2% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 4.11 (up 11% month-over-month)
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 101.27%
- Median Days on Market: 28
Rockland saw the largest inventory increase in the region this month. Prices eased slightly as a result, though homes are still selling above asking on average. This is a market to watch closely over the next month — a seller’s advantage is still there, but it’s narrowing.
Sussex County, NJ: Homes Selling Above Asking, But Taking Longer
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $472,500 (up 3% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 3.05 (up 4% month-over-month)
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 103.04%
- Median Days on Market: 21 (up 31% month-over-month)
Sussex County remains one of the tighter markets in the region, with homes still selling above list price. That said, the jump in days on market is worth noting — buyers are taking more time to decide, which puts added weight on how a home is priced and presented from day one.
Passaic County, NJ: Strongest Sold-to-List Ratio in the Region
Key Metrics:
- Median Sold Price: $612,500 (up 1% month-over-month)
- Months of Inventory: 3.43 (up 5% month-over-month)
- Sold-to-List Price Ratio: 104.01% (down 2% month-over-month)
- Median Days on Market: 21 (up 24% month-over-month)
Passaic continues to post the strongest sold-to-list ratio of the four counties, meaning buyers here are still consistently paying above asking. Days on market rose along with inventory, but sellers who price and present their homes well are still closing quickly and above list.
Key Takeaway
Across all four counties, July’s data shows a market that’s still favoring sellers, but one that’s gradually rebalancing. Rising inventory in Rockland and longer market times in Sussex and Passaic are early signs that buyers are gaining a little more leverage. Sellers who succeed in this environment share a few things in common: they price accurately using current data, present their home at its best, and work with a local agent who understands the trends specific to their county.
Thinking About Selling?
If you’re weighing whether now is the right time to list, let’s talk about what July’s numbers mean for your specific property. Contact us at greenteamrealty.com or call (845) 208-9928 to schedule a consultation.
Source: RPR
BHGRE Green Team Recognizes Top Real Estate Agents for July 2026
July 2026 Results Are In: Meet BHGRE Green Team’s Top Agents
Summer is in full swing, and BHGRE Green Team agents kept the momentum going through July.
Across Orange County, NY, Rockland County, NY, Sussex County, NJ, and Passaic County, NJ, our agents helped buyers and sellers navigate one of the busiest stretches of the year. These are the agents who led the team in sales volume for the month.
Top Sales Agents: Sales Volume | July 2026
These agents generated the highest total sales volume for the month.
- Kristi Anderson
- The Judy & Rosie Team
- Patrick Taylor
- The Hometown Realty Team
- Vikki Garby
- Alexandra Sibilia
- Nicole McCormick
- Thomas “Tom” Folino
- Kellie Fischer
- Antonette “Toni” Vogel
Sales volume reflects more than closings. It reflects the ability to guide sellers to the right price and buyers to the right offer, deal after deal. This group did that at a high level in July.
Top Sales Agents: Listed Units | July 2026
These agents brought the most new listings to market in July.
- The Hometown Realty Team
- Colleen Spence
- Eileen Gallagher
- The Judy & Rosie Team
- Stephanie Landeck
- James Cosenza
- Edward Sattler
- Carol Buchanan
- Patrick Taylor
- Linda Vandeweert
New listings mean more inventory and more choices for buyers across our markets. This group kept the pipeline full in July.
Top Sales Agents: Units Closed | July 2026
These agents closed the most transactions during July.
- Kristi Anderson
- The Judy & Rosie Team
- The Hometown Realty Team
- Patrick Taylor
- Nicole McCormick
- Antonette “Toni” Vogel
- Thomas “Tom” Folino
- Angela Murphy
- Luisa Figlia
- Rudolph “Rudy” Tomaselli Jr.
Closings are where the work shows. Every name on this list carried transactions from contract to keys in hand.
Standout Performers Across the Board
A handful of agents showed up in more than one category this month, and that consistency is worth calling out.
Kristi Anderson, The Judy & Rosie Team, and The Hometown Realty Team landed on all three lists this month, a sign of steady, well-rounded production. Patrick Taylor also appeared across all three categories, proving his results this month were no accident.
Congratulations to every agent recognized this month. Your work moves the needle for clients and for the team.
Thinking About a Career With BHGRE Green Team?
Our agents produce results like these because they have the support, systems, and market presence behind them to do it. If you’re an agent looking for a brokerage that invests in your growth, we’d like to talk.
Reach out to talent@greenteamrealty.com to learn more about joining BHGRE Green Team.
Christine Burger: Four Roles, One Mission, and a Business That Never Slows Down
Christine Burger runs a top-producing real estate business, a BHGRE Platinum Award recipient consistently ranked among the brokerage’s top sales agents alongside Karen Adatto, while raising two sons and holding four active volunteer leadership roles in her community: Treasurer of the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce, President of Ringwood Downtown (the borough’s special improvement district), board member of the Skylands Learning Center, and Treasurer of the Erskine Lakes Beach Club.
The effect of her leadership is visible across town. The group runs recurring community events including the Music in the Woods summer concert series and is relaunching the much loved farmers market. Christine shows up in person for events like Small Business Saturday, handing out totes to encourage residents to shop local.
As Treasurer of the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce, she organizes member events, including a recent evening session on tax strategy for local business owners. She has also taken a hands-on role in the Chamber’s Hygiene and Personal Care Drive, personally staffing a donation collection point at the BHGRE Green Team office for a full week to gather hygiene items for the Center for Food Action, items that are not covered by SNAP or food stamps.
Through her board seat at the Skylands Learning Center, she supports a local preschool with a mission of providing quality, affordable childcare for members of the community.
What sets Christine apart is scope. This isn’t one cause or one annual event, it’s four concurrent leadership positions across a business chamber, a downtown improvement district, a preschool board, and a private beach club, two of which carry financial oversight responsibility as treasurer, all while running a thriving real estate business and raising a family. That combination of breadth, sustained commitment, and documented outcomes, is difficult to match.
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We nominate someone who gives back. BHGRE Green Team is proud to recognize agents like Christine Burger whose commitment to community reaches far beyond real estate. Know an agent making a difference? Reach out to talent@greenteamrealty.com
Kristi Anderson: Closing Deals and Amplifying the Causes She Cares About
For an overcrowded shelter, the difference between an animal finding a home and running out of time can come down to how far a single post travels. That’s the gap Kristi Anderson works to close.
Kristi brings the same energy to her community work that she brings to her production numbers. Alongside a strong sales year, she uses her platform to support animal rescue causes, regularly amplifying urgent cases for dogs and other animals in need of fosters, adopters, or public support. When a shelter posts that a dog is facing a euthanasia deadline because space has run out, that post doesn’t stay contained to the shelter’s small following for long, Kristi shares it, and so does her network after her.
Her posts cover a range of situations: dogs facing those deadlines at overcrowded shelters, animals in urgent need of foster placement before a transport window closes, and calls to action on animal cruelty cases that need public pressure to move forward. Small rescue organizations often don’t have the reach to get an urgent case in front of enough eyes on their own. By consistently sharing these causes with her network, Kristi extends that reach at the exact moments it matters most, when time, not funding, is the thing running out.
For Kristi, this isn’t separate from who she is as an agent. She shows up for her clients and for causes she cares about with the same consistency, closing deals while also making room, post after post, to advocate for animals who don’t have another voice.
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We nominate someone who gives back. BHGRE Green Team is proud to recognize agents like Carol Buchanan whose commitment to community reaches far beyond real estate. Know an agent making a difference? Reach out to talent@greenteamrealty.com
