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Common Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make  

Posted on January 24, 2023

Congratulations, you’ve decided to start investing in real estate! Investment properties, whether residential or commercial, can provide a steady stream of mostly passive income — provided you don’t make one of the common real estate investing mistakes.

If you’re new to the real estate game, professional guidance can...

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4 Reasons to Hire an Attorney to Help with Medicaid Planning

Posted on January 18, 2023

Many seniors and their families think Medicaid is just health care coverage they enroll in when they turn 65. However, the Medicaid program covers not just doctor’s visits or a stay in the hospital. It can also help offset the cost of a number of long-term care needs. You may hesitate...

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The Right Way (and Wrong Way) to Cancel Your Timeshare

Posted on January 12, 2023

As the new year approaches, you and others are getting into the mindset of “out with the old, in with the new.” You might be actively looking for ways to discard from your life the things that no longer serve your purposes, such as a timeshare. 

What once may...

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What is Eminent Domain?

Posted on December 27, 2022

Can the United States government, your home state, or even a municipality take away your private property for public use? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is yes. In the United States, this power is called eminent domain.

Eminent Domain: the Basics

The...

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Retirement Planning 101: Where to Start and How to Plan

Posted on December 16, 2022

No matter how much you love your job, nobody wants to work forever. This is why it is important to consider how you will maintain your finances after you leave the workforce. This process is known as retirement planning.

Effective retirement planning requires compartmentalization. First, you need to know...

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5 Reasons Why You Should Review and Update Your Estate Plan

Posted on November 28, 2022

When it comes to estate planning, consistency is the key to success. That means you should review and update your estate plan in accordance with certain changes in your life. But how will you know when those changes occur? To help you figure out what frequency works best for you, here are...

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4 Steps to Protect Your Real Estate Investments

Posted on November 25, 2022

When it comes to investing in real estate, protecting your assets is the name of the game. As such, each property will present its own set of challenges and require different protection strategies.

If you are looking for ways to protect your real estate investments, you’ve come to the...

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Home Warranty

Posted on October 28, 2022

Most homeowners in New York are required to purchase homeowners insurance as part of their mortgage agreement. Homeowners insurance policies usually cover significant damages to a home, personal liability in the event of an injury, or losses from theft.

Homeowners insurance differs from a home warranty because the latter...

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Home Warranty Vs. Homeowners Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Posted on October 28, 2022

The distinction between home insurance and home warranty policies comes down to a few main elements regarding their specific coverage.

In a nutshell, home insurance is designed to cover damages to a home's structure and the personal property contained therein. Home warranties are concerned with damage to a home's...

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5 Common Property Title Disputes

Posted on September 26, 2022

Purchasing or selling property is often one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. However, when issues with the property title arise, it could put a damper on the entire experience. Fortunately, a skilled lawyer can help.

If title disputes come up at any point during a...

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