Flip Taxes: What Can Your Co-op Board Get Away With?The board's plan to unilaterally increase the flip tax raises legal and ethical questions regarding shareholder approval and market implications.
Should Boston ban broker fees for renters? Let us know.New York City Council eliminated tenant broker fees, reducing rental costs for tenants and marking a pivotal change in real estate practices.
Historic UES rooftop garden overlooking Met faces coop battleThe Upper East Side co-op's board is attempting to change lease terms that could jeopardize a longtime resident's exclusive rooftop garden.
Should Boston ban broker fees for renters? Let us know.New York City Council eliminated tenant broker fees, reducing rental costs for tenants and marking a pivotal change in real estate practices.
Historic UES rooftop garden overlooking Met faces coop battleThe Upper East Side co-op's board is attempting to change lease terms that could jeopardize a longtime resident's exclusive rooftop garden.
Your dream home might be haunted - and in these states, sellers don't have to tell youMost states do not require sellers to disclose if a home is haunted, with exceptions in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Minnesota.
New California law limits homebuyer agent contracts to 90 daysCalifornia now limits homebuyer-agent contracts to 90 days to protect consumers amid changes in the real estate commission structure.
Gov. Newsom signs bill limiting homebuyer sales contracts to 3 monthsCalifornia's new law limits real estate contracts to three months to enhance consumer protection for buyers.The law introduces mandatory renewable agreements between homebuyers and agents every three months.
Can I Leave My Co-Op to All Three of My Children?You can leave your co-op apartment to your children, but co-op board approval is necessary for transfer of ownership.
Hate your HOA rules? There may be a way around them.Homeowner association restrictions may expire after 30 years if not properly extended, leading to enforced changes on community behavior.Many homeowners are unaware of the 2017 ruling affecting their HOA's covenants.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook raps fellow London MP Jas Athwal for state of homes rented outHousing Minister Matthew Pennycook criticizes MP Jas Athwal's rental practices while introducing new reforms for tenant protections.New legislation aims to protect tenants from arbitrary eviction and promote responsible landlord behavior.
When Can You Alter a Landmark Building (and When Can't You)?Consult the Landmarks Preservation Commission for potential cost-effective alternatives to replace windows in landmark buildings.
Florida lawyer uses 'unorthodox foreclosure auction' tactics to ensure clients get deals on property, report saysLawyer in South Florida uses unconventional foreclosure auction tactics to help clients acquire property at lower values.The lawyer's methods involve paying off condo debts and leveraging legal loopholes for advantageous outcomes.