Market
NAR: Northeast Existing-Home Sales Spiked by 8.5% in November; Prices Rose Nearly 10%
“Home sales momentum is building,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
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John Dolgetta
LEGAL CORNER: Recent Ransomware and Cyber Attacks: The Real Estate Industry Must Beware!
Recent ransomware attacks and major hacks have thrust into the spotlight the importance of businesses, including those in the real
Brian Levine
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Getting Paid, Maybe Not: Understanding Broker and Buyer Agency
Currently, we are seeing an uptick in the use of “broker agency” in our MLS, and there is much confusion
Legislative
June Legislative Update: State Legislative Session Draws to a Close; Westchester Co-Op Disclosure Bill Set for Vote
The end of the New York State legislative session in Albany is at hand. The real estate industry was fortunate
Philip Weiden
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: June Legislative Update
The Westchester County co-op transparency bill has finally had a public hearing. The number of speakers who came out in
Philip Weiden
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: May Legislative Update
At the federal level Realtors have won a huge victory. The CDC moratorium on evictions, which has caused people to
Andrew Cuomo
LEGAL CORNER: The State of Eviction and Foreclosure Bans in New York and at Federal Level
On May 4, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (see https://bit.ly/2RIW8bq) extending the statewide ban on certain
Brian Levine
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Remain COVID Compliant: There’s Light Up Ahead, But We’re Not Done Yet
As of early May 2021, nearly 48% of all New York State adult residents have received at least one dose
Brian Levine
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Get the Proof: Ensuring Your Offer is Presented
People are out and ready to buy. Offers are coming in by the boatload. Highest and best is the order
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LEGAL CORNER: The 2nd Circuit Reverses Course: Landlord is Not Found Liable Under Fair Housing Laws
Two years ago, on March 4, 2019, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in New York in Francis v. Kings
Legislative
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: April Legislative Update
As the year goes flying by a great deal has been happening at the state and federal level. At the
Legal-Advocacy
LEGAL CORNER: Antitrust Issues are Back in the Spotlight
The following occurrences all highlight the importance of real estate licensees having a working knowledge of antitrust laws and dangers
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BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: The Formality of Forms: Understanding the Need and Usage of Current Real Estate Forms
Over the past few years we’ve seen a tremendous increase in the use of forms. Where we once had