Residential Real Estate - Page 2

Home sellers are required by law to disclose information regarding the condition of the property and other issues that could negatively impact its value. This is typically done via a disclosure document. If a seller intentionally fails to fully and truthfully complete this document, they can face both criminal and civil penalties. Precisely what types ...

If you’re going to be out of town for a time on business or vacation or staying with family and are considering listing your home on Airbnb or another vacation rental site, make sure you know the law. New York City has strict regulations involving the rental of homes on these sites, and the fines ...

Real Estate IRC Sec. 1031 exchanges today are very common. With respect to completing a successful 1031 exchange and deferral, there are stringent timelines for forward exchanges. Here are a few relevant timed deadlines: Within 45 days of the sale of relinquished real estate property, replacement property must be identified. Within 180 days of the ...

Your widowed grandmother has a rent-stabilized apartment in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Brooklyn. She’s talking about moving in to an assisted living facility within the next few years. You’d give anything to get her apartment when she leaves. How can you make that happen? It’s not as easy as them leaving it ...