Is there anything different about buying a house that was featured in a movie?

“I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse”. Sometimes, all it takes is one line and people can guess what movie it came from. This easily recognizable quote is from the iconic movie “The Godfather”. It’s part of a conversation between actors Marlon Brando, as Vito Corleone, and Al Pacino as his son, Michael...
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What is the “Mansion Tax” in a real estate transaction?

If you’re considering buying a home in New York City, you’re probably excited and might even be a little bit nervous about the whole process, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. With some exceptions, real estate transactions proceed on a predictable course. In fact, it’s predictable enough that skilled New York and New...
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