Purchasing a new home can be an emotional time. If you have found the house of your dreams, the excitement may tempt you to rush headlong into a purchase to avoid losing it to another buyer. However, while the house may seem perfect at the first or second showing,...
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Residential real estate investing can be profitable
Starting a real estate investing career in New York is much more possible than many aspiring entrepreneurs think. Investing in residential real estate, however, does come with inherent risk. At the same time, risk can lead to reward. The real estate industry offers...
Protecting your interests as a first-time homebuyer
Buying a home is exciting, but it is a major financial and legal step for a first-time homebuyer. Purchasing a residence can be quite a complex process, and a buyer will find great benefit in working hard to avoid common pitfalls and legal complications that can arise...
The important work of a home inspector
When you are ready to buy a home, it may feel like you have dozens of hoops to jump through to get to closing. Some of the items on the list of settlement fees may be completely foreign to you, and when you see the bottom line, you may skim the list for any optional...
Did the seller accept your offer on a house? What happens next?
Congratulations on your impending purchase! Buying a home of your own -- especially for the first time -- comes with a great deal of excitement. However, you might find yourself scratching your head, trying to figure out all of the steps that must take place before...
Resolving boundary disputes with neighbors
Everyone hopes for agreeable terms with their neighbors. Boundary disputes do happen though; they might be an intentional breach of territory, but often times, they are a misunderstanding or an honest mistake. Either way, it is important for you to protect your...
In the market for a new home? Perform due diligence with the home’s deed.
Given the realities of limited supply and high demand that characterize the Bronx real estate market, it can be tempting to sign a real estate contract for that dream walkup or condo that may be snapped up in a matter of days. You may be drawn to the residence's...
NYC residential real estate: a world of challenges, opportunities
We noted in a recent blog post that "we apply proven acumen and knowledge on behalf of diverse clients in a few core areas where our primary interests and on-point advocacy are more effective." One of those areas, as alluded to in our January 3 entry, is residential...
Long-tenured law firm serves real estate clients across NYC metro
Some New York City law firms are so-called "boutique" entities that take on work and represent clients pursuant to a specialized and narrow focus, such as divorce attorneys or defense lawyers who defend drunk drivers against criminal charges. And, at the opposite end...

