If I hadn’t gone through this myself with my own mother I doubt I would write about it. I do think that my (and my brothers’) experience is worth sharing for those who are considering this as an option. First, it is worth noting that getting old is good fortune. Not all people get to […]

One of the more frustrating things for consumers to experience when searching for real estate to is to see a desirable property online for sale, send it to their agent to schedule a showing, and then not be able to get in. Sometimes the listing agent doesn’t respond, which is a violation of the rules. […]

September is a big month in property tax circles in New York, and courts throughout the state are receiving “tax certiorari” cases filed in considerable volume. That term is quite a mouthful (thankfully, my spellcheck recognizes the word), and it’s related to the assessed value of properties for tax purposes. It’s no secret that property […]

It’s no secret that even in a hot market like this one, home sellers want all the stops pulled out by their agent to get their home sold for the most money. As well they should. Business is business. One ironic request, however, is when the seller does not want a yard sign. Their rationale […]