Many people in New York put estate planning on the back burner, as they do not view it as an immediate need. However, putting off the creation of wills and trusts is not a wise idea, as death can strike at any time. Here is a look at what estate planning involves...
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Year: 2019
What recent legislation could mean for New York tenants
If you rent property in New York, you understand how difficult it is to find an apartment or place to live that is in your budget and meets the needs of your family. Real estate in the city is pricey, and for years, landlords have had the ability to increase rent...
Commercial real estate investors tapping into crowdfunding
The sector of non-residential properties remains among the most lucrative and largest asset classes in the United States. In fact, the market for commercial real estate in New York and elsewhere is valued at around $6 trillion. However, just a small group of people...
Alternative lending may help commercial real estate investors
Some banking institutions in New York are not quick to lend money to investors, as they lack confidence in the economy. Alternative lenders are therefore rising up to offer capital to investors who are interested in buying commercial real estate. Up to now, record...
Wills, trusts important for single parents to create
Estate planning is critical for all families, including single-parent families. Unfortunately, many of these families in New York and elsewhere fail to create wills or set up trusts. Here are some tips specifically for putting together trusts as part of...
Doing research a wise move before selling residential real estate
According to new research, people who are interested in selling their homes across the United States, including in New York, have a tendency not to want to conduct relevant research first. Instead, they prefer to rush into the process of selling their residential...
Why do you need a survey of your New York property?
If you own property in New York, you will want to do everything you can to protect your financial investment and property rights. It's important to know as much as possible about your property, and one way you can do this is by having a survey done. Even if you are...
Creating wills, other estate planning docs often misunderstood
Estate planning continues to be a greatly misunderstood process. Many individuals in New York and elsewhere decide to create financial plans but not estate plans for this very reason. Still, developing wills along with other estate planning documents is an important...
Multiple methods exist for valuing commercial real estate
Researchers recently reported that non-residential properties are worth 10 trillion dollars today. In other words, the commercial real estate market is booming, so now appears to be an excellent time for investors in New York to enter it. Because valuing properties...
A few moves can help with buying residential real estate
Some individuals in New York have decided to transition from renting houses to buying them this spring season. The residential real estate buying process, however, can quickly become overwhelming due to the many moving parts involved. Nonetheless, a couple of tips...