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Short Sale Basics From Your Staten Island Real Estate Attorney
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...
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Renting vs Buying in the Staten Island
In recent times I have been increasingly approached by a younger clientele base, seeking my advice on purchasing a home earlier in life. My previous blog, Buying A Home In Your Twenties offers some tips on purchasing your first home at a younger age. With this blog...
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Should I Buy A New Home or Purchase an Existing Home in Staten Island?
Should you buy a new home as opposed to an existing one? This is a question that gets asked every now and then, and there are various factors to consider when making a decision such as this. Obviously purchasing your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you...
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How to Avoid Scams When Selling or Buying Property in New York
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...
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Purchasing Your Home: A Simple Guide
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....
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Title Searches 101: A Guide for Staten Island Real Estate
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,...
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How the Pandemic Is Shaking up the New York Real Estate Market
It has been over a year now since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in New York. The state then became the epicenter of the pandemic in the US, bringing almost every sector of our economy to a screeching halt. The New York real estate market was drastically...
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Buying a Historic Home – Four Things You Need to Know
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...
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New York Real Estate Market Predictions for 2021 – Looking Good!
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...
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Poor Estate Planning Can Be Scary!
If you’ve read our previous articles on the subject, Estate Planning With Your Elders: Bringing Taboo Topics to the Table Part I and Part II, and taken on the advice shared you’ll already have the following items in place, either for yourself or your family members: A...
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How To Buy A Home In Your Twenties
Staten Island is constantly evolving, and being one of the more affordable boroughs in New York City, has a vibrant young community of professionals who are laying down their roots here. With this blog, we thought we might offer some handy hints for those looking to...
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How to Stage Your Home for Success
When speaking with clients who are considering selling their family home or investment property in Staten Island, they often ask for some tips and tricks on how to increase the value of their home before putting it on the Staten Island housing market. There are of...
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Sellers Checklist – Staten Island Housing Market
Once you’ve made the decision to list your Staten Island home for sale, the fun part starts! In this blog I will outline some of the steps you will need to take in order to sell your Staten Island home, from preparing your home for sale to exchanging contracts and...
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