Transfers

Transfers

Dollars and Sense - It's no secret that generating income in retirement is not as easy as it used to be.

Transfers

Broker's Outlook - Hamptons real estate agent Bill Williams, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Sotheby's International Realty in East Hampton, doesn't get surprised by the wild amenities in the Hamptons most amazing homes anymore, “It's truly crazy what some people will put in [their] homes."

Real Estate News - Word on the street is that megastar Jennifer Lopez is plunking down $10 million to buy a home in the Hamptons.

Land and Law - We reached out to six real estate pros across the Hamptons to get the inside scoop on the Hamptons real estate market this season.

Real Estate News - A beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condominium located at 456 Old Town Road in Southampton with ties to the former heads of Standard Oil and Atari has recently sold for $2.52 million.

Dollars and Sense - The “million dollar” question many of those preparing for retirement ask themselves is simply stated but not necessarily easy to answer – “how much money do I need to save to secure a comfortable retirement?”

Land and Law - In most cases on both the South Fork (The Hamptons) and North Fork of Eastern Long Island, real estate brokers by custom represent sellers. But that is about to change.

Land and Law - It's that time of year again in the Hamptons and on the East End of Long Island when real estate “for sale” signs sprout up before our fall crops do.

Real Estate News - Hamptons agents react to the story of two men enticed a real estate agent into showing them properties and then tried to ditch out on the commission.

Dollars and Sense - The long-struggling housing market is finally showing signs of recovery, giving many homeowners more equity in their properties.

Real Estate News - Hamptons Broker Rosehip Partners recently exposed a duo who tried to cheat a real estate salesperson out of more than $3,000 commission.

Real Estate News - Just days after billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen of SAC Capital Advisors bought Picasso's La Reve for $155 million, he purchased a $60 million Hamptons mansion, next to the one he already owns.

Real Estate News - Looks like actress Brooke Shields will be another celebrity who escapes to the Hamptons this summer.

Land and Law - In 2007, the Town of Southampton enacted Town Law S:215 which prohibits sex offenders from residing within one mile of any school. But will this cause clusters of sex offenders? What are the laws? What are the long term implications for the Hamptons?

Dollars and Sense - Whether you said “I do” at the altar, entered a common law marriage, are in a domestic partnership or cohabit with your significant other, the laws about your financial rights and obligations vary by state, and sometimes even by city.

Real Estate News - Among the taxes that affect the transfer of real property in the Hamptons and North Fork are the New York State Seller Transfer Tax, the “Mansion Tax,” and the “Peconic Tax.” But, who pays what?

Dollars and Sense - Hollywood may have just produced a film playing on the issue, but real identity theft is no laughing matter.

Real Estate News - Douglas Elliman honored top brokers at their annual awards celebration hosted by President and CEO Dottie Herman at The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Monday, February 25, 2013.

Dollars and Sense - Planning for the future can take a different shape when children aren't involved.

Real Estate News - Rumor has it the former first couple, Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton, are looking to set down roots on the East End and have engaged the services of a high-end Hamptons broker to scope out the scene for them.

Real Estate News - Dream homes in the Hamptons have it all - big pool, tennis court, home theater, putting green, wine cellar – but only one has a nightclub, drawbridge, and 24-Karat gold paint on the tennis court.

Real Estate News - December 21, 2012, came and went and the world did not end. Fortunately, many believe that the Mayan calendar signified a transition on that the date and it marks the start of time in which Earth and its inhabitants may undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation. For countless people, 21 December 2012, marked the beginning of a new era.

Broker's Outlook - “I think as long as the Hamptons retain their natural character and NYC is less than two hours away, the East End will always be a golden investment,” says Mala Sander, Corcoran Group Senior Vice President/Associate Broker.

Land and Law - A real estate agent's responsibilities are often determined by an administrative law judge of New York's Department of State or a civil court judge. It is not uncommon for real estate agents to ask, “Can I be held responsible if?”

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