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Town & Country Exclusive Commercial Property In Montauk

Just months after selling Salivar's in Montauk, Town & Country's other exclusive commercial property in the dock area also sells.

New Year's Resolutions For Every Stage Of Your Financial Life


In addition to vowing to lose 10 pounds or organize your photo drawer, perhaps 2012 should be the year to focus on your finances.

Corcoran Cares Presents Check To East End Hospice

Corcoran Cares presented a $11,800 check to East End Hospice one of the many charitable and philanthropic organizations within the communities Corcoran serves.

Clean Up Your Act!


Existing and potential environmentally hazardous conditions are a matter of great concern to buyers, sellers, lenders, and insurers of real property.

Loan Modification Is Stressful - So Know Your Options

When the Obama administration rolled out the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) in 2009, officials estimated thre to four million borrowers would seek relief from their mortgages through the program amidst the worst recession and housing market collapse in decades.

Governor Cuomo Launches On-Line Guide To The Property Tax Cap

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I, D, WF-Sag Harbor) announced that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched a new component of his CitizenConnects website called "Cap NY Property Taxes - A Citizen's Guide," which informs New Yorkers about their local tax burdens and empowers them to help rein in out-of-control property taxes.

Halstead Property Announces Expansion To The Hamptons

Known as the leading residential real estate brokerage firm in the tri-state area, Halstead Property announced their strategic growth to the East End of Long Island with the joining of the highly regarded firm Devlin McNiff.

'What's In A Name?' (Part ll)


What I would like to focus on in this article is Dual Agent, Designated Agent, and Broker's Agent. Each of these titles is defined in the License Law of New York State and on the Agency Disclosure form required by Section 443 of that Law. 6 comments

'What's In A Name?'


There are a number of titles that apply to real estate practitioners that are often misunderstood by the public. The differences are significant and are defined in Article 12-A of New York State Real Property Law-the License Law. 3 comments

Emerging Markets Offer More Options For Investors


We're witnessing a period of unusual economic trends across the world. While the economic recovery in the U.S. and other developed nations seems to be at a standstill, there is growth taking place in other parts of the world.

A Victory For Real Estate Licensees!


I have written in previous articles on the competition among real estate licensees for buyers and sellers in a market of fewer transactions, lower prices, higher costs of doing business, and increasing expectations concerning the services they provide. 1 comment

Agreement With Goldman, Ocwan, Litton On Groundbreaking New Mortgage Practices

New York's Department of Financial Services and Banking Department have entered into an agreement with Goldman Sachs Bank, Ocwen Financial Corp. and Litton Loan Servicing LP to adhere to landmark new Mortgage Servicing Practices. 1 comment

Is Your Loan Modification Application Stuck?

If you're on the verge of losing your home, or you know someone who is, then you also know about the long, bureaucratic process involved in applying for a loan modification from a lender. 1 comment

East End Bucks National Trend: Home Sales Up


No matter whose data you look at, the number of sales and the average price of sales are up in the 2nd Quarter of 2011 for the Hamptons, compared to 2010, with the high end of the market being the most active.

A Conversation With Congressman Tim Bishop


I recently had the opportunity to speak with Congressman Tim Bishop who represents New York's First Congressional District which spans the eastern end of Long Island from Smithtown to Montauk Point.

What Is A Short Sale?


What is a short sale - simply stated, a short Sale is a situation whereby a lender, (mortgagee), agrees to accept less than the full amount of the outstanding loan balance due on the sale of the property. (The borrower is the mortgagor). 1 comment

Reverse Mortgages In Reverse


Just to remind our readers, reverse mortgages allow home-owners 62 and older to tap into the equity in their homes up to certain amounts depending upon age and other factors without having to make any payments or pay back the loan until it is no longer their primary residence. 3 comments

The Four-Hour Work Week? - Not In This Business


I received some wonderful feedback on an article I wrote for Hamptons.com earlier this year. The topic was "The Power of We" and the practices of business as outlined the brilliant book written by Jonathon Tisch.

Five Real Estate Trends To Watch For

If the housing market were human, it would look like just wrestled a few alligators, after running an obstacle course through a snake pit.

The Recently Re-Launched Trump SoHo Hotel Condominium New York Unveils 11 Penthouses Priced From $2.5 Million

Trump SoHo Hotel Condominium New York (Trump SoHo), the impressive 46-story silver-glass building located at 246 Spring Street in Manhattan, has just unveiled 11 penthouses.

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