Purchasing your first home can be both very exciting and terrifying. As a first-time home buyer, you may not be aware of the types of questions you should be asking. There are several things that first-time home buyers should be aware of beyond location and home size. First-time home buyers shoul...
The process of buying, leasing, or subletting property all fall under the auspice of real estate transactions. At some point in your life, you will most likely find yourself a party to some sort of real estate transaction. For that reason, it is important to understand what a real estate transact...
If you have ever leased or rented a residential or commercial space, you have undoubtedly been a part of a transaction that falls under the purview of Landlord-Tenant Law. Specifically, statutes and other laws that govern the rental of residential and commercial property are what are known as “La...
If you are a New York resident who has been served with a foreclosure lawsuit, you may be feeling afraid, overwhelmed, and hopeless. Depending upon the circumstances which led to the filing of the foreclosure action, however, there may be legal recourse that you can take against the Plaintiff by ...
For those who find themselves faced with an inability to pay their monthly mortgage payment, trying to figure out what to do to save their home can be a confusing and tedious process. Once a foreclosure is initiated, the stress of trying to respond to the lawsuit can quickly become overwhelming. ...
If you have been served with a foreclosure action in New York, you may be overwhelmed by the paperwork that you have received. Understanding what each document is, along with whether you need to respond to the document, is the first step toward defending against the foreclosure action. Melvin Mon...
A home is one of the most important--and most expensive--purchases that a person can make in their life. While homeownership certainly has its pros, owning your own home does not come without some downsides. If you're in the process of deciding whether or not to purchase a home, Melvin Monachan h...
2019 is a new year and an opportunity for a fresh start. For New Yorkers who are facing foreclosure, however, the new year can bring a high level of uncertainty about the future. If you're facing foreclosure in New York state, the legal team at Monachan Law has several suggestions to ease the str...
If you have purchased a home, you likely obtained a home loan through a lender in order to fund the purchase. While you may think that this means you will pay the lender for the life of your loan, this is oftentimes not the case. The servicing of many loans is dealt with by a loan servicer, who i...
No matter the circumstances, there may come a time where you need additional funds to pay for whatever life throws your way. Whether you need to pay for repairs to your home or want a safety net to cover unanticipated expenses that may occur down the road, a home equity line of credit may provide...
If you are in the process of obtaining a home loan to purchase a new home, your monthly mortgage payment will likely have a great deal of influence on the home that you choose--if you can't comfortably pay the mortgage payment, then you likely won't choose to purchase the home. It's important to ...
Homeowner's insurance is a concept that is familiar to almost everyone who owns their home--most homes are covered by such insurance. The vast majority of the time, homeowners choose their own insurance carrier and policy, even if their insurance payment is escrowed in a mortgage. Sometimes, howe...
If you own a home or condominium in the state of New York, you may be part of a homeowner's association (HOA) or condominium association (COA). If this is the case, you are likely subject to assessments for your membership in these associations. These fees should not be taken lightly; failure to ...
The process of purchasing a home can be both exciting and stressful, even if everything goes smoothly. When there is a hiccup in the closing process, however, delays can occur which can extend the time you have to wait to close. It's important to keep a watch out for the most common reasons for c...
The home-buying process is a nerve-wracking experience, and obtaining a loan to purchase your home isn't much easier. Multiple times of loans exist in the world of home lending, and it's important to choose the type of loan that is right for you. In some cases, an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) m...
If you are in the process of shopping for a home in New York, your purchase may hinge on your ability to obtain a mortgage. While virtually anything can cause a loan to go south, several pitfalls occur more frequently than others in the underwriting process which can be detrimental to your abilit...
Most residents in New York state--and especially in New York City--lease or rent property due to the astronomical costs of purchasing a residence and the high demand for a place to live. Unfortunately, this can mean dealing with a difficult landlord. If you are dealing with the wrath of a rogue l...
When you enter into a mortgage to purchase your home, you enter into a contract that can last for decades. This does not necessarily mean that you have to stick with the same home loan until your home is paid off, however; if you are unhappy with certain aspects of your mortgage, refinancing your...
While purchasing a home is an exciting time in one's life, the process can also be extremely stressful. Contracts must be executed, the title must be checked, loan documents must be signed, and proceeds have to be delivered to the right people. Although a lawyer's assistance in a real estate clos...
A real estate agent can be an invaluable asset in the real estate process, whether you are buying a home or selling one. You and your agent will likely spend a lot of time with each other during this process, and your sale or purchase can hinge on your agent's ability to perform well. It can make...
Being approved for a home loan can often be the deciding factor on whether you are able to purchase a home. If you are in the market for a home, there are several actions which are critical in the mortgage application process, as well as several things which you should refrain from doing to give ...
If you are a joint owner of a parcel of property in New York, you may find yourself at odds with the other owner or owners of the property. One owner may wish to live in or on the property, while other owners may wish to sell the property and split the proceeds of the sale. What does one do when ...
The New York City council recently implemented new Local Law #196, a requirement that all construction workers and supervisors complete a minimum of 40 hours of occupational safety training. The program, created in response to a wave of recent worksite injuries and fatalities, will be executed in...
A landlord's dream is to find a tenant who will keep the rental property in good condition, pay rent on time, and not create any disturbances for other neighbors. Good renters can be hard to find, though, so it is important to conduct a thorough screening process for any potential tenant to whom ...
Rent control is a program that places limits on the amount of rent that the owner may charge and imposes restrictions on the process of eviction. The program is only applicable to units built prior to 1947 in certain New York localities and is not to be confused with rent-stabilized apartments—a ...
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