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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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Legislative Update
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: HGAR Members Should ‘Get on the Bus’ To Attend This Year’s Lobby Day in Albany
It is an absolute pleasure to be writing this column. Not only is this the first time a Government Affairs
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LEGAL CORNER: Where Do Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Technology And the Metaverse Stand in the R.E. Industry in 2023?
In early 2023, it is clear that cryptocurrency, blockchain technology and the metaverse are on track for a significant recovery.
HGAR
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: HGAR Adopts Professional Standards Citation Program: Do the Crime, Pay the Fine
All Professional Standard rules and procedures are developed by the National Association of Realtors and are adopted by each state
Brian Levine
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: I’m #1, You’re #1, Everyone’s #1: Using Caution in Posting Your Statistics
Yep, it’s that time of year again. The 2022 year has ended and Realtors can go to OneKey MLS
John Dolgetta
LEGAL CORNER: A Tumultuous 2022 and an Optimistic Look Ahead at 2023
Real estate investment and housing make up a very important and critical component of the U.S. economy. Housing averages
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BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Broker Representation and Commissions: 2023 and an Uncertain Future
Usually, as the year comes to a close, I often do a “year in review.” However, this year I’d
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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
NYSAR
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: They Might Be Watching or Listening: New Eavesdropping Disclosures
For years, people have been able to eavesdrop on others. This had been done by wiretapping phones, electronic listening devices
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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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BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: ‘I See Dead People All the Time:’ Stigmatized Properties and the Duty to Disclose
For those of you that don’t recognize the quote, it’s from The Sixth Sense. It’s a great
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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