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NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Flat in October
Year-over-year sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South, and decreased in the West.
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LEGAL CORNER: The Contract, The ‘Four Corners’ Doctrine And a Recent Appellate Division Decision
An essential and important element of any real estate transaction is the agreement entered into by the parties. There are
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LEGAL CORNER: Representing a Decedent’s Estate: Important Issues When Selling Real Property and Co-ops
There are many critical issues real estate licensees and real estate attorneys should be aware of when it comes to
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LEGAL CORNER: Recent Court Decision and a Review of Adverse Possession
While many real estate professionals are familiar with the concept of adverse possession, few consider the issues that can arise
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LEGAL CORNER: The Status of The Legalization of Basement Apartments And Protecting Tenants, a Year After Hurricane Ida
Just over a year ago, on Sept. 1, 2021, New York City and surrounding areas were severely affected by Hurricane
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LEGAL CORNER: The ‘Remote’ Closing and the Future of Remote Online Notarization
In New York, as in many other states, the closing process is a long and arduous one and the new
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LEGAL CORNER: Major Victory For Landlords: Albany's Good Cause Eviction Statute Found to be Null and Void
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court in Albany County found the “Good Cause” Eviction Statute to be null and
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LEGAL CORNER: The 2022 Real Estate Market May Be Slowing But Buyers Are Still Waiving Critical Contingencies
On June 10th, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 8.6%
John Dolgetta
LEGAL CORNER: Real Estate Contracts, Leases and the Statute of Frauds
Over the years there have been a multitude of lawsuits filed involving whether a valid contract was entered into between
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Recent DOS Decisions and New Legislation Affecting New York Real Estate Licensees and the Industry
The legislative and judicial landscape continues to change for New York real estate licensees and the entire real estate industry.
John Dolgetta
LEGAL CORNER: Oh No, It’s Tax Season Again! A Review of Important Tax Deductions in Real Estate
It’s that time of the year again—tax season! It is an important time of the year to revisit
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LEGAL CORNER: The Security Deposit and Landlord’s Obligation to Mitigate Damages Under the 2019 HSTPA
In a recent decision, 14 East 4th Street Unit 509 LLC v. Toporek [see https://bit.ly/339BzL5], the Appellate
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LEGAL CORNER: Broker’s Duty to Supervise: Changes in Light of the New Housing Discrimination Legislation
On Dec. 21, 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed expansive new legislation contained in nine bills aimed to combat housing discrimination