Residential Real Estate

Many duplex owners actually own the entire building. There merely rent out one side while living in the other. In a case like this, the owner has to make the repairs, unless the terms of the lease say otherwise.  In some cases, though, two people will both sides of a...

If you are the owner of a home, it likely took you years of hard work and commitment to lead you to become a proud homeowner. Therefore, you'll want to do everything you can to maintain the value of your home, and make sure that it is not compromised in any way. The...

Buying your first home is an exciting process that also comes along with quite a bit of anxiety and pressure. Even if you’ve been planning your purchase, you’re likely to have concerns about making a mistake that could cost you time and/or money. Here are some of the...

Every real estate deal requires the seller and the buyer to jump through a few hoops -- but selling your co-op takes extra steps. Aside from making sure the property is in tip-top condition to put on the market and finding a buyer who can afford (and obtain) the...

Selling real property in New York can be a difficult process. You need to work on the property to get it in the best condition possible to maximize your sales price and then find professionals who can help you with the process of listing and selling your home. Then,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...