My colleague and I have long pondered the uncanny similarities between the housing market and the dating market. Let’s face it, in our neck of the woods, both are dog-eat-dog, and both are rife with broken promises and disappointment. If you can’t relate, then you have not been in the game, either housing or dating,... Continue Reading →
Tax grievance involves challenging property tax assessments to reduce tax liability. Homeowners must prove their property's assessed value is inflated, a process often requiring legal assistance. The grievance period is short, typically in May or June, and is best initiated in the year of purchase. Professional help can yield significant savings.
Here's the thing, schools cannot be summed up by a number from 1 to 10. They are not Victoria's Secret models, folks.
Ok, so we discussed the limitations of purchasing a starter home, so what about purchasing a condo or coop? Let's start with coops. Short term ownership plans may not fare well for coops. The coop market waxes and wanes from year to year, and is much more sensitive to market fluctuations and volatility than any... Continue Reading →
Don’t worry, in our area it is your attorney that will select the title company. This is one piece of the puzzle you needn’t concern yourself with. However, if you know a title company that you’d like to work with, by all means, you have the right to do so. Just alert your attorney. There... Continue Reading →
