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Commercial to Residential Conversions & High Office Vacancies in NYC

Commercial-to-residential conversions are increasingly explored to help repurpose underutilized CRE and address the lack of affordable housing.

Digital Signatures vs. Electronic Signatures: Understanding the Difference

Often used interchangeably, the terms digital signatures and electronic signatures play different roles in validating documents and transactions.

New York Land Banks 101: Understanding the Basics & Functions

What do New York land banks do? Explore the objectives, functions, and influence on local communities of New York land banks in 2023.

Proposed Key Changes to 1031 Rules Under the Biden Administration’s New Plan

Significant changes may be on the horizon for 1031 exchange rules that aim to limit eligibility, increase tax rates and cap deferral amounts.

Is Title Insurance Necessary in NYC?

While it is not legally required to purchase title insurance when buying real estate, there are important aspects to consider why you should.

What to Do If You’re Having Issues After Buying a House In an HOA

If you’re having issues with a homeowners’ association (HOA), carefully consider your options because litigation is a time-consuming, costly decision.

6 Important Considerations Before Buying a House in a Homeowners Association

NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate. Pardalis & Nohavicka handles an eclectic array of matters, representing individuals and business owners in civil litigation, criminal cases and business transactions, currently litigating and representing clients throughout the United States and around the world.  It’s important to do your due diligence with…

Is It a Good Time to Buy or Sell My Home?

It has it’s become difficult to gauge the housing market in the current global environment. Here’s what to consider before buying or selling:

8 Leasing Options to Consider in the Post-COVID Era

Since shutdowns will continue to be used to combat pandemics, landlords and tenants need to prepare to negotiate provisions related to such events.

Legal Effects of COVID-19 on NYC Commercial Leases

Even after the substantial effect that COVID-19 had on the economy, governments have not publicly changed their stance on how to handle such situations.

Legal Updates from NYC’s Real Estate Landscape: Rent Stabilization Infringement & Gender Diversity

More equitable and gender neutral language for the real estate profession and rent stabilization infringements made top legal news in recent weeks

How to Find LLC Owners in NYC: 7 Easy Ways to See Past the LLC

It’s essential to know how to find LLC owners in NYC, as it’s common to register properties under LLCs instead of the name of the real owner.

The Effect of Recent New York State Legislative Changes on Brokers

How are brokers impacted by the latest legislative changes targeting real estate professionals’ standard operating procedures?

How Will New York City Be Affected By The 2019 Climate Mobilization Act?

Setting annual emission standards by building square footage, Local Law 97 requires owners reduce energy usage with energy efficient upgrades.

Potential Risks for Buyers in Hypercompetitive Residential Bidding Wars

In today’s hypercompetitive real estate market, bidding wars are common. Here are a few ways to handle competing buyers and multiple offers.

Cryptocurrency & Its Effect on New York City’s Co-op & Condominium Markets

What is cryptocurrency and what are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a New York City luxury co-op or condo with cryptocurrency?

Buyers, Sellers & Disclosure in a Post-Pandemic Real Estate Environment

Sellers are only required to disclose defects that they know of or should have known of at the time of closing. So where does that leave buyers?

What You Need to Know About Recent Changes to Co-Ops & Reverse Mortgages in New York

With Assembly Bill 1508 allowing for reverse mortgages for co-op apartments, what changes will this bring when it goes into effect in May 2022?

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Yardi Launches End-to-End Portfolio Management Suite Elevate Revenue

The tailor-made set of portfolio management solutions for owners, asset managers and leasing teams offers powerful tools and agile automation.

Why Your Business Needs Lease Management Software

Explore how lease management software streamlines workflows with centralized lease data, automated processes and enhanced collaboration.

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