Buying a Home for the First Time: 5 Essential Tips for Success

Buying a Home for the First Time: 5 Essential Tips for Success

As we step into the new year, many people find themselves considering the exciting yet challenging prospect of buying their first home. Whether you’re tired of renting, looking to build equity, or simply ready to put down roots, purchasing your first home is a significant milestone. However, the process can be overwhelming, especially if you’re […]

Adams Ally in Charge of City Leasing Demanded Lucrative City Gig for Favored Broker, Suit Alleges

Adams Ally in Charge of City Leasing Demanded Lucrative City Gig for Favored Broker, Suit Alleges

By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com  Jesse Hamilton forced Cushman & Wakefield to assign Diana Boutross to city lease deals, according to a court complaint — before the duo jetted off to Japan with Adams’ soon-to-be-indicted chief advisor. A longtime associate of Mayor Eric Adams who oversees city […]

Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) in New York State: An Analysis

Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) in New York State: An Analysis

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ragma Images / shutterstock.com  A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is an estate planning tool that allows real property to pass directly to designated beneficiaries upon the death of the owner, without the need for probate. While TODDs are available in many states, New York currently does not […]