Bronx Real Estate Law Blog

Real estate frequently changes hands, but generally not through theft. It seems illogical that someone could steal a house.  However, there is one way that this happens. It is called deed fraud or home title theft. It involves stealing the house by changing the...

These days, more and more people are ditching their nine-to-five jobs and starting their own business from home. That means you need a home that both has enough space and the right zoning. How much does zoning matter if you plan to operate a business out of your own...

In residential real estate transactions, the closing is always the light at the end of the tunnel. Getting to closing can have its challenges. Sometimes a transaction doesn’t make it there. The phrase “fell out of escrow” can mean a welcome bargain for a buyer who can...

Where real estate is concerned, you may have heard that it’s a “seller’s market” right now. You’re ready to pack up the homestead, make the sale, take the money and travel.  First, however, you have to solve a problem: There’s an old lien sitting on the title of your...

Real estate in New York often comes with a significant price tag. Even properties in mediocre condition can command a premium price because of their locations. You may have to push to the very edge of your budget to make a successful offer on a home. Unfortunately,...