“Diving” Into Legal Issues Related to Swimming Pools in New York Over the years we have encountered many New York homeowners who have become “bogged down” with swimming pool issues. Whether […] Read more
Oil Tanks, Radon and Mold, Oh My! In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy is tasked with overcoming numerous obstacles on the Yellow Brick Road on her quest […] Read more
Part 2*: Who are the parties to a Residential Contract of Sale in New York? An often overlooked but very important aspect of a residential contract of sale is the name of the parties. The […] Read more
Three Things Residential Sellers Can Do To Expedite Their Contract If you are selling real property in New York you can help ensure a smooth transaction by taking a few […] Read more
Buyer Beware Generally speaking, New York is a caveat emptor, or “buyer beware” state in reference to residential real estate transactions. In […] Read more
Appellate Division Rules on Breach of Contract Case On June 26, 2019 the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the Westchester County Supreme Court decision, holding that the plaintiff […] Read more
Court Rules Purchaser is Unable to Recover Downpayment from Seller on Contract of Sale for Real Property In Doony, Inc. v. Mark Palmiotto, et al., (decided March 20, 2019) the Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed the Westchester […] Read more
Due Diligence Checklist for a Vacant Residential Property in New York I was recently asked to assist with a due diligence checklist for a client looking to purchase an approximately 12-acre […] Read more
Developing a Residential Due Diligence Checklist in New York Even for experienced buyers, purchasing a home in Westchester County, New York can be a daunting process. Most Contracts of […] Read more
Contingencies in a New York Residential Contract of Sale Simply put, a contingency is an event that might not occur. In Westchester County, we often see mortgage contingencies in […] Read more