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When wanting to sell a home in New York, homeowners naturally want to make a profit. However, what residential real estate owners expect or desire to happen may not always take place. A few pricing myths involving residential real estate transactions often prevent...
Having an estate plan in place is critical for individuals of all levels of net worth in New York. After all, wills -- important components of many estate plans -- specify how various assets will be distributed when the testator passes away. Thus, anyone with assets...
In general, men usually pass away sooner than women do. Since women live longer and might not have made as much money over the course of their lifetimes, they have unique needs when it comes to creating wills and other estate planning documents. A few tips may help...
When involved in any type of residential real estate transaction, it is critical to know how to protect your rights and interests from start to finish. As the seller, there are ways that you can shield yourself from problems and avoid issues that could delay closing...
Several real estate projects were recently proposed in New York, ranging from residential buildings to commercial retail spaces. One of the commercial real estate projects is a new Essex Crossing building to be built in Manhattan. Another planned project is an...
Upon hearing the term estate planning, many residents of New York may automatically think about putting together a will. However, wills generally do not have much to do with those creating them; they are really about planning for other people, such as fellow loved...
Creating an estate plan is often low on the priority list for many today. However, creating wills and other estate planning documents is essential, especially for those who are divorced. A few tips may help with putting together effective comprehensive estate plans in...
Many Americans, including those in New York, are deciding to cohabitate rather than getting married. Reasons for cohabitation include the need to share expenses or the lack of desire to get married -- or remarried. However, just as married couples benefit from putting...
Buying a home or signing a contract for a new construction home is an exciting time for your New York family, but it is crucial to know how to protect your rights during this process. Forging ahead without knowing how to protect yourself is not prudent; therefore, you...
Some commercial real estate experts recently expressed concern about the real estate market, specifically the leasing market in New York. They stated they were not feeling settled about the future absorption of space in Manhattan, for example, in spite of the...