Any type of real estate transaction can come with risks and rewards. Commercial real estate may have more at stake because it tends to involve business aspects as well. When a foreign investor is also involved, there can be a lot of important information to consider....
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TV gives unrealistic expectations for real estate transactions
Buying a new home can be an exciting time in a New York resident's life. Of course, there are many aspects that go into home buying, like viewing homes, getting finances in order and a lot of paperwork. Some individuals may even watch a bit too much television...
Carefully examine your estate plan during divorce
Major life events, such as the passing of a loved one or the addition of a child to your family, often impact every area of your life. Not only does the dynamic of your family change, but the simplest things, such as morning routines and holiday traditions, may take...
Will contests could stem from concerns over document validity
Simply because a person is slightly disgruntled with the outcomes of property distribution after a loved one's death, it does not necessarily mean that he or she needs to take legal action. However, if there is real reason to believe that certain documents should not...
Estranged families may face probate litigation
Families can bring about a lot of love and animosity. Some people may truly love everyone in their families while others have become estranged over the years. While the latter arrangement may keep arguments at bay as long as family members stay away from each other,...
If a parent died without a will…
Unfortunately, too many people don’t take estate planning seriously. They assume they’ll “get to it tomorrow,” and then tomorrow never comes. These same people, if they have children or surviving family members, will leave those heirs dealing with the possibility of a...
The future of smart technology in commercial real estate
We have written a number of posts on the fundamentals of real estate investment in New York City. Essentially, the means of creating new out of old can take many different forms and technology continues to play a major role in current and future developments. Smart...
Buying a home under the new tax reforms
Undoubtedly, you have considered the many advantages of owning your own home. Being out from under a landlord's regulations is an attractive motivation to hunt for real estate, and so is the chance to really show your style in furnishing and decorating your home. You...
How to tell if your loved ones will fight over your estate
Most people who create their estate plans do so with the thought that siblings or other loved ones will come together and share in the gifts and assets that were left behind. Such optimism is noble, but it does not always work out this way. While siblings and...
Will more investors turn to REITs as the economy grows?
Part of the draw to real estate in New York City is the investment potential. Real estate is one of the few commodities that is not exactly growing in nature; this is because more land is not being produced, and in some areas of our region, land is becoming scarce....