Bronx Real Estate Law Blog
Don’t give up protections trying to save on your home closing costs
Buying real estate in New York is an incredibly expensive and stressful process. There's usually more demand than supply, which means that you might have to bid well over the asking price in order to make a purchase. Given the density of housing, it's also likely that...
Foreclosure avoidance is a strong possibility in many home challenges
A lender’s reference to the term “foreclosure” might be akin to a proclamation of doom for many residents across the New York City metro area. That is understandable. Banks and other mortgage companies often seem to be callous and uncompromising entities. They want...
Could a tax lien sale help you become a New York homeowner?
The real estate market within a commuting distance of New York City is one of the most competitive markets in the country. People will pay multiple times what they would pay for similar properties in other states or regions. It is also common for desirable homes in...
How a misplaced fence could diminish your property’s value
Property in New York City comes at a premium price. Property owners will pay substantially more per square foot to live in the Bronx than they would to live in a rural community in upstate New York. Both acreage outdoors and square footage within the house will...
Beware of title issues on that New York home you want to buy
When you find a house that fits in your price range and meets all of your major criteria, you may feel eager to make an offer on the property. Sadly, for a tiny number of homeowners every year, their dream house turns into a nightmare when a title claim disrupts their...
Protecting yourself as a buyer with the right contingencies
The residential real estate market in New York is highly competitive. That means that both buyers and sellers have to take special precautions to protect their own best interests. One of the simplest ways for buyers to ensure they don't wind up in an untenable...
Why most NYC property buyers use a real estate attorney
Buying a property, whether a condo, brownstone or home, in the New York City area is a very expensive endeavor. The average home cost in Manhattan is 1.3 million. While you won’t need that kind of money to buy a home in the Bronx, you still can expect to pay between...
Things to look for before buying or leasing a commercial building
Buying or leasing property for your New York business is an exciting step. Perhaps you need to expand your operations or find a storefront to better serve your customers and clients. Regardless of the reason, it can be very exciting to find a place that suits your...
Wills, other estate planning documents critical for asset owners
Estate planning is often placed on the back burner in New York for a couple of reasons. One, people feel that they do not have time to create wills and other estate planning documents. And two, people generally prefer not to think about the possibility of dying...
Certain residential real estate projects may produce good ROI
Homeowners who are thinking about selling their homes may be debating whether they should spruce up certain areas of their homes first. For instance, perhaps they should modernize their kitchens. Or, maybe they could replace their HVAC systems. Here is a look at a few...
