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Buying a home is a big investment – one that you will likely make only a few times in your life. An inspection can reveal many things about a home, from its value and safety to whether you should even buy the property. Educating yourself on your options can help you...
Facing a foreclosure can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent the loss of your dream home. Since New York is a judicial foreclosure state, you have significant legal protections and multiple opportunities to save your property. It is...
When purchasing a home in New York, you may feel tempted as a buyer to waive contingencies so you can submit a clean offer. While doing so might make your proposal more attractive to a seller, you can expose yourself to significant legal and financial risks....
Finding the right location can be an exciting step for your company. However, the lease can affect more than your monthly rent. Before committing to a space in Staten Island or Red Bank, review how the terms could affect your opening timeline, operating costs,...
Buying property in New York involves a series of financial commitments and contractual protections, including contingencies. Below are three provisions commonly found in New York real estate contracts and what each can do. Financing contingency This provision,...
As a founder, you have built a legacy – a business, a home and security for your family. That legacy deserves a plan that protects it all and a trusted advisor who understands the complete picture should be the one to guide it. True security, however, is not found in...
What happens when a parent helps with the down payment and an adult child covers the mortgage? When more than one generation puts money toward a property, how you title the deed matters. How you list names on the deed affects ownership rights, what happens if someone...
Homeowners, landlords, tenants and business owners sometimes rely on trust and verbal commitments, only to discover that enforcing those promises creates serious complications. New York law does recognize exceptions that may allow an oral real estate agreement to hold...
Being a new landlord can be both exciting and stressful. You may be starting to manage multiple properties and expecting steady rental income. However, when a tenant misses rent, it can make you feel unsure of what to do next. Handling the situation carefully helps...
Foreclosure cases are going up in the United States, according to recent reports. Many Americans are facing rising costs in numerous areas, one of which is housing. This increased financial strain is causing some people to fall behind on their mortgage payments,...
