Category Archives: Real Estate

A client of mine recently asked me to write a blog article article explaining step by step the process of selling your home in New York. This article assumes you’re selling a one family home. These steps may differ if … Continue reading →

Even first time home buyers have a general awareness that they will need to pay for something called “title insurance” when they close on the purchase of their home. However, few buyers, I would guess, have an understanding of exactly … Continue reading →

Clients often ask me about the tax consequences they will face when they sell their New York City  home.  Whether you’re selling  a one or two family house, a cooperative apartment or a condominium unit, you will be subject to … Continue reading →

There are many reasons you may want to add someone to the title of your home.  You may have just gotten married or re-married and now wish to add your new spouse as a joint owner.  Or you may want … Continue reading →

Most people will obtain financing when purchasing their home, whether it’s a co-op, condominium or a one or two-family home.  In such a case the contract of sale will contain a provision making the sale contingent on the purchaser obtaining … Continue reading →

I am often asked this question by my clients who are either buying or selling a home, cooperative apartment or condominium unit.  The standard residential contract of sale used by attorneys in the New York Metropolitan area will state that … Continue reading →