Q: Do all home upgrades increase its market value? If you are considering selling a home in Staten Island or New Jersey, you may be wondering what needs to be addressed in order to maximize your selling price. In general, fresh paint and new flooring goes a long way in sprucing up the interior,...

Before accepting a deed to real estate in New York, it is best to consult a New York real estate attorney. For many people, real estate is the most valuable asset they own. Before investing in real estate, it is wise to ensure that you are receiving good and marketable title. That often...

Q: Is it a good time to rent retail store space in New York City? New York and New Jersey real estate attorneys have noticed a recent boom in the opening of new brick and mortar stores throughout New York City. What is driving the increase of new stores opening throughout New York City? Lower rents for...

Q: What should I know before buying a home? New York and New Jersey real estate attorneys help clients purchase their first home, upgrade to a larger home, and downsize to something smaller. Often, their first contact with a prospective homebuyer happens after they have already found what they think is the home of their...

Q: Is it safe to buy a home on the flood-prone coasts of the New York City area? When most people think of buying real estate in New York City, they may think of the “concrete jungle” setting of Manhattan—high up in skyscrapers where it’s dry and the idea of your home being flooded...

Q: Where can I find an affordable house or apartment in New Jersey, but close to Manhattan? Whether you work in New York City or would just love to live nearby so you can easily visit more often, buying a home in the city can be challenging. For that reason, New York real estate attorneys...

Q: Is it advisable to buy a vacation home while still on vacation? If you’re fortunate enough to be able to afford buying a home in New York City or New Jersey, chances are you might have the funds needed to take a nice vacation once in a while. It’s probably not a stretch...

Q: Why aren’t millennials buying homes? While New York and New Jersey real estate attorneys enjoy helping clients-- especially first-time homebuyers—to buy a home, there is a noticeable decrease in the number of young faces coming through the door. The percentage of so-called millennials – people between roughly the ages of 22 and 37 –...

Q: How do the new rent laws affect tenants and landlords? Buying a home in Staten Island, or anywhere else in New York City, might be out of reach for some people, but being a tenant is looking brighter—in the city and throughout the state. Our New York real estate attorney can help existing tenants and...

Q: What Is the Most Common Regret of a First-Time Homebuyer? Buying a home in New York City or New Jersey is a dream for many Americans. When compared to the rest of the nation, the value of real estate in these highly-desirable areas can set couples and individuals back a pretty penny. Because...