Feb 2

Rental Brokers in NYC and the commoditization of Real Estate

Last week, New York State regulators issued "guidance" that essentially forbids rental brokers in NYC from charging tenants a commission for their services. While people are screaming bloody murder, they should also realize that, like almost every other fact of their lives, real estate has now become fully commoditized, and...

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Oct 10

What documents do I sign at a Closing in NYC

  You're purchasing a home in New York and you have a closing scheduled.  What's next?  What documents do I...

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Oct 10

TILA-RESPA and real estate closings in NYC

Beginning October 3, 2015, the real estate closing process in New York City will get way, way bumpier, at least for a...

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May 5

New York Title Insurance Regulations Miss the Point

Many people who buy real estate in New York neither understand, nor like, purchasing title insurance.  It's rather amorphous and...

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Dec 12

Will the NYC real estate market crash?

My job is to represent potential purchasers and sellers in Real Estate closings in New York City.  It's pretty cut...

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Jun 6

Co-Op Closing Costs in New York City

New York Co-Op Closing Costs-How much will I Pay? Let's talk about: 1.  The difference between co-ops and condos and how...

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Jun 6

NYC Condo Closing Costs-How much will I pay?

NYC Condo Closing Costs   One of the top questions our office gets asked is to explain the way closing...

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