by Christopher Arrigali | May 18, 2022 | Closing Process, First Time Home Buyers, New York Real Estate News, News for Home Buyers, Real Estate Law
Are you confused whether to go the short sale route when selling your Staten Island home? Especially since the economic downturn in 2008, my Staten Island law firm has received many inquiries on the subject. Below is a brief introduction about short sales. Of...
by Christopher Arrigali | Jan 5, 2022 | Closing Process, First Time Home Buyers, New York Real Estate News, News for Home Buyers, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Litigation
The FBI reported nearly $180 million in real estate fraud losses in 2021 alone. Scammers are having a field day in the real estate industry today, launching more sophisticated tactics and ripping innocent and unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned money. There...
by Christopher Arrigali | Nov 24, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Litigation, Real Estate Sales, Title Searches
Introduction Purchasing a home should be an exciting and joyous experience. However, it can often be a stressful and scary experience if you are not equipped with the proper information. My goal below is to put together a general outline for a prospective purchaser....
by Christopher Arrigali | Jul 23, 2021 | Closing Process, Contract Negotiations, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Litigation, Title Searches
You’ve found your dream home. You’ve spoken to your real estate agent, you’ve made your offer, and now you’re ready to throw it in escrow. So you buy this thing called title insurance. Why? This is a common question I receive. Maybe you buy title insurance,...
by Christopher Arrigali | Mar 11, 2021 | News for Home Buyers, Real Estate Law, Staten Island real estate trends
Interest on behalf of purchasers in buying a classically-designed home with exciting historical significance is one of the recurring New York real estate trends we’ve observed over the years. While owning a piece of history can be quite fascinating, there are...
by Christopher Arrigali | Nov 18, 2020 | Closing Process, Contract Negotiations, covid 19, New York Real Estate News, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Trends, Renting a home in New York, Staten Island real estate trends
A ravaging pandemic and one of the most keenly contested presidential elections in US history are a combo that will more than likely send ripple effects across the real estate market. But 2020 is almost behind us with its barrage of challenges. So, how exactly are the...