Buying a home is the biggest financial transaction most people will make in their lives. This is especially true in New York, where residential property values are among the highest in the country. Whether the home in question is an apartment, a condo or a suburban...
Month: April 2016
Lease disputes and disrepair spark New York lawsuit
In a city like New York that is so rife with people who are renting a place to live, it is unavoidable that there will be disagreements between landlords and tenants. In some instances, they have to do with non-payment rent proceedings or nuisance and lease violation...
In real estate litigation, Commercial Division is court of choice
Real estate litigation in New York is in a class by itself. The high value of property in the city means that millions -- or even billions -- of dollars are often at stake when a dispute arises among developers, purchasers, sellers and other players. Fortunately, in...
A short sale can be a good deal, but frustrating for a buyer
Anyone who has ventured into New York's residential property market recently knows that apartment and condo prices in the city are at an all-time high. People who are in the market for a new home may wonder whether they can get a good deal on a short sale. They may be...