Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Documents To Know About In New York Real Estate Transactions
Every New York real estate transaction involves the piles of paperwork necessary to make the sale happen. This is a sometimes tedious but critical part of the process to protect both the buyer and seller. The buyer needs to know that the property is what the seller states it is, and the seller needs… Read More »
Safety Issues That New York Landlords Need To Remember
If you own property in New York and lease space to tenants, the process is not as simple as handing the new tenant a key and collecting rent for months or years after. There are a number of issues and unwelcome surprises that both tenants and landlords can experience during the course of a… Read More »
Title Issues That Can Derail New York Real Estate Closings
Buying a new home or business property can be something that you have long dreamed of. After all, it is one of the most important steps we can take. Sometimes, however, that dream turns into a nightmare due to unexpected problems with the property’s title. The buyer – and the seller as well –… Read More »
What To Know About Commercial Leases In New York
If you are a New York business owner considering a lease for commercial space, there are several important considerations to know about if you have not leased commercial property before. Commercial leases in New York are subject to rules and conditions much different from those in landlord-tenant contracts for residential properties. Because commercial tenants… Read More »
5 Common Contingencies In A Home Purchase Deal
A contingency clause in a real estate contract sets a condition that must be met before the purchase contract becomes binding. Contingency clauses are widely used ways to protect both buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction. Importantly, these conditions allow parties to back out of their contracts under agreed-on circumstances that are… Read More »
Smart Strategies To Protect Real Estate From Nursing Home Costs
If a person owns or has recently purchased real estate, they might also wonder how best to protect that property when the nursing home costs arise in the future. This is due to the common misconception that property owners must necessarily sell off their homes when they need to enter an assisted living facility… Read More »
Fixtures Vs. Personal Property In Real Estate Sales – What Is The Difference And How Can They Affect Your Closing?
Say that you’ve found the home of your dreams – complete with state-of-the-art appliances, an antique stained glass window in the doorway, and mahogany bookshelves on the walls of the study. You assume without double-checking that these items are part of the real estate sale as well. However, you get to closing day only… Read More »
How Can An Attorney Help In A New York Real Estate Sale?
When it comes to selling or buying a home in New York, most people take it as a given that they will need a real estate agent to market and negotiate offers. Not everybody understands the importance of having a New York real estate attorney at their side during this process as well. While… Read More »
What To Know About Zoning Ordinance Laws In New York
Zoning refers to local laws that determine how land is to be used and divided. The goal of zoning laws is to create an orderly system of development within neighborhoods and across the city as a whole. When buying or selling property (or vacant land) it is critical to know what that location is… Read More »
5 Common Mistakes That Home Buyers Make
Searching for and purchasing a home can be an exciting process, whether it is your first home or another purchase. It can also be an overwhelming and nerve-wracking experience for those unfamiliar with the various steps and terminology used when going through a real estate transaction. No matter how experienced you are, however, it… Read More »