Purchasing a home in New York can certainly be intimidating from a financial standpoint. However, many homeowners have found a way to ease the burden of paying off a hefty mortgage: buy two homes instead of one. This may sound counterintuitive, but it is possible for...
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Year: 2018
Wills determine where people’s assets go after they have died
Creating an estate plan may understandably not be high on a person's to-do list in New York. After all, people naturally prefer not to talk about the possibility of death. Nonetheless, putting together wills is absolutely critical for ensuring that one's property...
Is an easement affecting the way you can use your property?
It can come as a surprise for many New York property owners to learn that an easement could affect the use of their property. Whether you already own the property or you are considering purchasing property with an easement, it is helpful to learn what this means and...
Reviewing wills regularly is wise for asset owners
A specific rule does not exist regarding how often an asset owner in New York should take a look at his or her estate plan. However, some basic guidelines exist for reviewing wills and other estate planning documents. Here is a glimpse at them. Asset owners...
Commercial real estate affected by multiple factors
The property industry across the country, including in New York, is going through constant change as a result of various factors. Some of the changes taking place are presenting challenges to today's commercial real estate investors, whereas others are presenting...
Drafting wills can help with protecting assets long term
Discussing the possibility of death typically is not something people feel comfortable doing in New York and elsewhere. However, death is unavoidable, so it only makes sense to prepare for it by engaging in estate planning, which includes drafting wills. Here is a...
Residential real estate renovations can be a lot of work
Renovating a house is not something that everyone can handle. Instead, renovating a piece of residential real estate takes patience, money and hard work. Here are a few tips for choosing the right house to renovate in New York. First, it is best to choose a...
Wills, trusts help to protect heirs in future
Many people dread the idea of producing an estate plan. After all, thinking about the unavoidability of death generally is not a pleasant experience. However, creating wills or trusts is a wise move for individuals in New York. The will is a basic and essential...
Factors to consider for your commercial lease
If you own a business in New York, you know first hand the difficulty of finding a commercial space that will work for your business without breaking the bank. When you find a place that is both good for your operations and affordable, you may be anxious to sign the...
More foreigners showing interest in commercial real estate
Recent research indicates that a growing number of foreign investors are interested in buying non-residential properties in the United States, including in New York. According to a study, about 20 percent of real estate agents who facilitate commercial real...