How might investors or homebuyers benefit from a cooling real estate market? New York City’s once booming and seemingly unstoppable real estate market appears to have entered a cool down.  A report recently issued by Warburg Realty reveals that real estate prices have fallen between 10 and 20 percent since their peak in 2015.  Since...

Staten Island real estate attorneys and locals would not likely be surprised to learn that Staten Island was included on a recent list of the 2019 hottest New York City neighborhoods. An online real estate platform known as Localize.city put the St. George area and other desirable neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs on the...

How can buyers and sellers protect themselves when transacting through new technology? A new blockchain-based app aims to revolutionize the ways in which buyers and sellers transact in real estate.  The New York based app is called ShelterZoom and it is set to launch in 2019. The app is intended to bring a new ease...

Q: What do I need to know about buying a home?

Have you been dreaming of buying a home in Staten Island or somewhere else in or near New York City?

Well, it pays to educate yourself before embarking on your search or dropping a large down-payment by following an experienced...

Q: Why do many millennial homeowners regret buying their first home?

Whether it’s because many came of age during tough economic times, or because their generation is burdened with staggering student loan debt, Millennials have postponed buying a first home much longer than their parents and grandparents before them. And according to...

Is it lawful to rent a space for a marijuana business?

New York may be the next state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Governor Cuomo issued a directive several months ago to study the potential impact of a regulated marijuana program, and just recently the New York...

What’s Driving Prices & What To Watch”

The Staten Island real estate market continues to move in a strong direction in 2025. Sale prices are rising, inventory remains tight, and demand has stayed steady across many neighborhoods. Buyers and sellers are adjusting to a market that favors preparation,...

Q: Is buying a vacation home a complicated process?

Whether you are buying a home in New Jersey or need a New York real estate attorney to help you upgrade from a starter home to a larger home on Staten Island, it's hard to resist the appeal of living in or near...

Can I buy a home in bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a digital currency that has rocked the financial market. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies operate without the need for a central bank. Bitcoin has surged in popularity in recent years, with more companies now accepting the revolutionary currency. Supporters of...

How can I negotiate a good home price in a weakening market?

Real estate sales in Manhattan have plunged in the first quarter, marking the most significant sales drop in nearly a decade. Luxury homes in the area are now thought to be selling at their lowest level in...