Buying a house is an exciting experience, but it can be nerve-racking, particularly for first time buyers. While a real estate attorney is not legally required to purchase a home in New York, having an attorney assist you with the contracting and closing process is...

Competitive rental prices in some high-demand neighborhoods initiated a cooling down of New York's Real Estate market. Nevertheless, even in the midst of a cooldown period, New York remains a competitive market.  Brooklyn, for example, has remained a hot zone for...

As you may now, New York is a highly competitive residential and commercial real estate market. In spite of this, CNN reports that real estate sales dropped in January. Some experts believe that the 2018 rise in interest rates are to blame for this. However,...

If you want to buy or sell real estate in New York, it may involve complicated negotiations and legal processes. There are unique laws that cover financing, vacant land transactions, land-use approvals, zoning and many other real estate issues. New York contains a...

A 1031 Exchange, otherwise known as a "Like-Kind" Exchange, is a strategy used by successful investors in order to defer capital gain taxes when selling investment property. In 2018, as property prices continue to fluctuate, many investors feel that it is the right...

Discrimination in any form is a deplorable act. It is a sad reality that every day people are denied opportunities like gainful employment because of their race, religion, age or disabilities. One of the most unfortunate places you may face discrimination, however, is...

In many areas, co-op apartments are viewed as affordable housing that offer a gateway to home ownership. First-time homebuyers and seniors are often drawn to co-ops as they require less upkeep than houses and the repairs and management of the common areas are cared...