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As New York moves through the early part of the year, many in the real estate community are watching for signs of a seasonal shift. Spring has traditionally marked a period of increased activity, and while it has not yet arrived, early indicators suggest market conditions may begin to improve in the months ahead.

Whether you're buying your first home, leasing commercial property, or managing a high-value real estate deal, having the right real estate attorney in New York is a smart move—and in many cases, a legal necessity. Real estate law in New York is among the most complex in the country, and navigating it without skilled legal guidance can expose you to costly mistakes.

With the spring real estate market just around the corner, folks are already making plans to list their homes for sale. If you are one of these people, the question you should ask yourself is “have you done your homework to make sure your home is fully ready to be sold”. In other words, besides the obvious of making sure all repairs and updates are complete, you’ve organized and decluttered, and your curb appeal is the best it can be, there are other important details not to

Construction is the engine of our local and national economy and sometimes disputes can arise because of disagreements between the parties involved in a contract. These disputes can lead to a breach of contract, or termination. Parties in a contract need to take the necessary steps to reduce the possibility of disputes because if conflicts are not well managed, they quickly turn into disputes.

Home sales fell 2 percent from August 2023 to September 2023, the National Association of Realtors says. New York home prices and inventory are also dropping. Is it a good time to buy a house right now? Only you can know what the right financial decision is for you. Statewide, the median sales price reached $405,000 in the second quarter of 2023, which is a 1.8% decrease year over year. That's 2.7% lower than the national median home price of $416,100. If you are ready to ma

Commercial law, also known as mercantile law or trade law, is the body of law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and business engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales. It is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals with issues of both private law and public law. In the United States, commercial law is the province of both the United States Congress, under its power to regulate interstate commerce, and the states, under thei

Facilitating commercial and residential real estate transactions is one of the most important ways Handel & Carlini, LLP promotes the growth and prosperity of the Hudson River Valley community. In 2023 with inflation running ultra-hot, mortgage interest rates surged to their highest levels since 2002 but the National Association of REALTORS® predicts that interest rates will gradually decrease in the coming months. This could help boost the housing market by making it easier