Form TP-584 is a Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return, Credit Line Mortgage Certificate, and Certification of Exemption from the Payment of Estimated Personal Income Tax.  This form is completed in order to comply with the requirements of the real estate transfer tax, the tax on mortgages as it applies to the Credit Line Mortgage...Read More

As we have discussed previously here, there are so many moving parts when it comes to a real estate transaction, on both the buyer’s and seller’s side. There are certain tasks that each party has to complete in order to close a transaction and a team of professionals that is helping them complete each task....Read More

On September and October 2023, we published a blog post regarding the Real Property Condition Disclosure Statement in New York. On September 22, 2023, Governor Hochul signed legislation that struck the portion of the statute permitting a seller to give a purchaser a credit of $500.00 in lieu of the Real Property Condition Disclosure Statement....Read More

With the start of the busy real estate season right around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to talk again about the team that works together to get a buyer (and seller) to the closing table. Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments that people make in their lifetime....Read More

When venturing into the realm of homeownership, the excitement of finding your dream home can sometimes overshadow the practicalities of the buying process. Among these, conducting a thorough property inspection stands out as a crucial step that should never be overlooked unless there is a specific reason that warrants waiving it. This blog post delves...Read More

Buying or selling a property in New York, one of the most bustling real estate markets in the world, can be a daunting task. It involves navigating through a complex web of legal documents, with the real estate contract being one of the most crucial. In this blog post, we will explore the essential provisions...Read More

An easement grants a non-owner the right to use or access another person’s property for a specific purpose. This agreement allows for a limited use of the property without transferring ownership. The property that benefits from the easement is known as the dominant estate, while the property that serves the easement (i.e., the property over...Read More

For the end of the year, we have decided to focus on our favorite tips and strategies for becoming a Healthy CEO.  I am sure that you have heard of the concept of “NO-vember”: the month when you start saying NO to things that drain your energy and YES to those empowering, energy fueling activities...Read More

On September 14, 2023, we published a blog post regarding the Real Property Condition Disclosure Statement in New York. On September 22, 2023, Governor Hochul signed legislation that struck the portion of the statute permitting a seller to give a purchaser a credit of $500.00 in lieu of the Real Property Condition Disclosure Statement. This...Read More

When asked in what capacity we serve our business clients, our response usually includes a laundry list of the various inquiries, disputes, and challenges about which our business clients have consulted with us over many years.  Consulting with an attorney about your business is essential to protect your business, its future, and its relationships inside...Read More