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From CNN: New York's Skinniest Skyscraper Completes Construction
Steinway Tower, a luxury apartment building on the site of the former Steinway & Sons piano company, recently finished construction. While it's only the thir...
Read more >>What does it mean for a clause to be "Boilerplate?" A Primer
The term “boilerplate” is often thrown around without knowledge of its origins. This term is deeply rooted in the legal profession, but do most lawyers know ...
Read more >>How Much Value Should I Place on Amenities When Looking to Purchase a Home in New York City?
Are you interested in purchasing a home in New York City? Something you will likely consider in your homebuying journey are the amenities in and around the h...
Read more >>Cooperative Board Approval Process
The board approval process is one of the key stages in the purchase/sale of a cooperative, occurring shortly after execution of the contract of sale. The sel...
Read more >>Mortgage Contingency Clause Explained
Sellers and Buyers alike often inquire as to the meaning of the “mortgage contingency clause,” one of the more significant clauses in New York real estate co...
Read more >>Increased Scrutiny on Structural Integrity by Lenders
The PKF O’Connor Davies article “Updated Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines for Co-operative and Condominium Housing” discusses changes to lending practic...
Read more >>From CNN: Mortgage Rate Reduction A Hopeful Sign for Buyers
Freddy Mac has reported that, as of the week ending November 17th, the interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped from 7.08 percent to 6.61 ...
Read more >>NYC Real Estate Attorney's Closing Report: August 2022
Just a few of our recent closings. If you are also looking to buy or sell at these property addresses, you might want to give us a call. Property Value Trans...
Read more >>Purchasing a Co-op: What to Expect at the Closing Table
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Read more >>WHFirm Team Has a Ball at Yankee Stadium
Taking a break from the office, our staff recently visited Yankee Stadium to unwind and catch a game!
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