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How to Prepare for Real Estate Mediation

Posted on April 12, 2023

Real estate mediation is an ideal method for resolving disputes without taking on the expense and stress of court proceedings. Ideally, successful mediation will put an end to a dispute in a way that leaves both sides satisfied. 

The key to making the most of real estate mediation is...

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What Is a Quiet Title Action and When Is It Necessary?

Posted on April 7, 2023

In the complex world of real estate law, quiet title actions are essential legal mechanisms that help parties resolve disputes and clear clouds on property ownership. 

If you're considering buying or selling property in New York, learn how quiet title actions may affect the process and how these lawsuits...

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Can the Sales Price of a House Increase After Listing?

Posted on March 22, 2023

Ordinarily, when a house is listed, the sales price is set in stone when the listing becomes public. However, there are some situations where a sales price will change after listing. It will typically go down due to a lack of demand, but there are circumstances where it may go up as...

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How to Protect Your Assets After Entering a Nursing Home

Posted on March 9, 2023

While a nursing home can provide necessary assistance in your waning years, it can also be a source of consternation. Eldercare facilities are notorious for sapping their residents’ assets. If you have money you want to share with loved ones after your death, that’s something you want to avoid at all costs.

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Is a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Right for You?

Posted on February 24, 2023

Facing the possibility of spending your twilight years in a nursing home can be scary, especially if you aren’t certain whether you’ll be able to afford a good facility or leave your most valuable assets to your heirs when you pass.

A long-term care insurance policy can offer a...

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Avoid These 4 Common Real Estate Disputes

Posted on February 16, 2023

Real estate disputes are a common occurrence for property owners across New York. Whenever different parties cannot agree on contracts, boundaries, property division, or sales, the situation can become heated and turn into a complex legal battle.

If you own real estate, the best way to avoid a...

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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. 

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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

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