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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Code of Ethics
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Failed to Get Your Commission? You Can’t File a Lien, but Your Listing Agreement May Help
Have you ever run into a situation where your homeowner tells you that they’re not going to pay your
Legal-Advocacy
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
Westchester County
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Westchester Flood Disclosure Law: Don’t Let Your Client Go Under
Studies conducted in 2014 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority projected precipitation in the New York
John Dolgetta
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
Legal-Advocacy
Barrister’s Briefing: Listing Agreements: Making Sure it’s Valid and Correct
Preparing and executing a listing agreement is common for many agents; almost too common. Because agents are used to the
Legal-Advocacy
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%
Brian Levine
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Update: Reasonable Modifications and Accommodation Notification
As you all may recall, back in 2021, as a part of sweeping legislation designed to curb discrimination, Gov. Kathy
Legislative Update
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Legislative Session Winds Down, Campaign Season Heats Up
The New York State Legislature gaveled out in the early hours of June 4th, marking the end of Kathy Hochul’
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
Brian Levine
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Contractual Agreements: Binding Parties and Termination
Real estate transactions begin and end with contracts. Lots and lots of contracts. This month, I’m going to address
New York State
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