Land encroachment refers to the illegal occupation of land that belongs to someone else. This type of activity can happen in many ways. If you are the victim of encroachment of property, reach out to a real estate attorney at Merlino & Gonzalez.
Encroachment of property can result in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 BasicsThe...
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...
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...
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...
