Business continuity and disaster preparedness! (Reprint)
For those of us in the northeast who have been battered by Hurricane Sandy the topic of disaster preparedness and business continuity strikes very close to home! First I’d like to send my sincerest...
View ArticleHomeowners, banks and second mortgages!
Is there a loophole in the federal settlement with mortgage servicers that could spell trouble for the lenders holding second mortgages in distressed property? An article from The New York Times titled...
View ArticleWhy is New York City ‘For Sale’ inventory so low?
Real estate supply and demand! As an economics major with an MBA in Finance, the basic economic theory of supply and demand tells me that as buyers find less Manhattan real estate inventory to bid on...
View ArticleSpring has Sprung: Rules for choosing the right building contractor!
Some common mistakes made when choosing contractors, home improvement specialists and home builders! In conjunction with an improving economy, the uptick in the housing market and the devastation left...
View ArticleThe 2013 Top 10 hottest U.S. housing markets!
2013 Top 10 US housing markets From worst to first! If one thing stands out from this list of the Top 10 hottest U.S. housing markets in 2013, it’s that many of this years best performers were some of...
View ArticleReal estate broker income soars!
There are any number of explanations for the fact that real estate brokers are earning at a rate not seen for quite some time! An improving market, low interest rates and higher selling prices are...
View ArticleTitle Insurance Tips: Saving money on your closing costs!
Most consumers will shop for the absolute lowest price when it comes to buying a car or even a television set! And yet many people who are buying a property or refinancing the current mortgage on a...
View ArticleGuest Post: THE MORTGAGE FOLLOWS THE NOTE . . . . . or Does it?
Prior article at The Hallmark Abstract Sentinel: ‘The Foreclosure Process: What a difference a state makes!‘ THE MORTGAGE FOLLOWS THE NOTE . . . . . or Does it? By Charles Wallshein Esq. October,...
View ArticleMistakes to avoid when choosing the listing agent for your home!
A list of nine mistakes sellers should avoid when choosing the listing agent for their home! When the time comes to sell your home it is often a difficult decision that ultimately gets made for any...
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