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Land and Law - Twelve real estate brokerage firms were tested. According to Newsday, the firms selected represented more than half of the homes sold on Long Island during 2017.

Land and Law - A common misconception is that the buyer who goes to contract with the seller and subsequently backs out of the deal without legal excuse is not required to pay the broker the agreed upon commission.

Land and Law - A word of advice: A Listing Agreement is a legally binding contract and should be entered into only with the advice of counsel.

Land and Law - The issue of greatest concern to landlords and real estate practitioners on the East End of Long Island has to do with the issue of Security Deposits for short-term or seasonal rentals.

Land and Law - "As I see it, one frustration was the result of a lack of options because of infrastructure (sewers, etc.) and a lack of affordable grant opportunities from federal or state sources," Town Supervisor Scott Russell said.

Land and Law - I think the best way to approach this topic is anecdotally rather than theoretically.

Land and Law - Buyers and Sellers have certain misconceptions when selling and buying a home.

Land and Law - What this article will address are issues of land use, specifically in the Hamptons.

Land and Law - While a significant portion of the new laws affect only municipalities that have adopted rent regulation laws - the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, Westchester, and Rockland Counties - all municipalities, including Suffolk County, are affected by significant changes.

Land and Law - A change in the New York State "Mansion Tax" is among new laws that could impact the area.

Land and Law - To illustrate the point, let's contrast the findings in two court actions, both involving celebrities. The first, Sotheby's v. Donald Deutsch, a television celebrity and Elliman v. Firefly, involving celebrity entertainer, Taylor Swift.

Land and Law - At the risk of appearing facetious, I would recommend that it is a good practice to get the taxes right no matter who you are representing.

Land and Law - Today's real estate professional must be knowledgeable about contract law, environmental issues, building codes, zoning, market conditions, financing, construction, land use - to name a few.

Land and Law - Your biggest investment will be your time. Spend it to its maximum benefit.

Land and Law - "The market is very slow, but I see this as a good opportunity for buyers to take advantage of the excess inventory resulting in price reductions," said Laura Miele Wynne.

Land and Law - The Towns of East Hampton, Southampton, and Southold have alleged that short-term rentals have deprived them of taxes essential to serve the community, create unfair competition with regulated motels and hotels doing business in these areas, violates local zoning laws as well as the health and safety of those who occupy these illegal rentals.

Land and Law - After the real estate crash in the first decade of the new century, many home owners found themselves in situations where they could no longer remain current in their mortgage payments, and the amount owed to the bank was more than the home was likely to sell for.

Land and Law - "As a life-long resident of the town, born and raised, having served my community in both administrative and elected positions, I liked the idea that Town & Country was home grown," said Kabot.

Land and Law - There are many court decisions that illustrate the points made in this case, but the fact that it happened in the Hamptons real estate market gives it special significance.

Land and Law - "The good news is that buyers continue to look and the end of summer/early fall is typically a strong selling season," said John Gicking.