Why You Should Invest in Real Estate
Understanding personal finance is the first step on the way to financial independence. Now you can make that money you’ve saved work for you, and investing is the most effective way. It allows you to earn money while you sleep and take advantage of compounding. Prepare for Emergencies and Retirement Many Americans don’t have enough…
Personal Finance: Your Relationship with Money
“You can afford anything, but not everything.” Before we get into investing, we need to address the elephant in the room – your personal finances. To invest, you first need money to invest with. Here’s a quick guide to gauge your financial fitness: How much you earn – How much you spend = How much…
What Every Consumer Should Know: Recent Legislative and Tax Changes Under New York State’s Real Estate Law
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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. Due to 2019 changes in the…
Brokers Beware – 7 Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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. Have you been watching too many…
Showing Houses After Class – Starter Guide for a Real Estate College Job
Real estate can appear to be a flashy industry, especially in the age of sleek reality TV shows that follow the lives of agents closing high-profile deals for six-figure commissions. But the industry, and especially the role of real estate agent, is one that is often misunderstood – being an agent is neither about driving…
Commercial Leasing: Landlord & Tenant’s Responsibilities
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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. The responsibilities of a commercial tenant…
Commercial Leasing 101
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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. Many residential brokers have been intrigued…
You Finally Found Your Dream Home… Now What?
A step by step process for closing on real property in NYC NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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…
How to Find Pre-Foreclosures in NYC & Nationwide
Learn how to find pre-foreclosures efficiently and discover new opportunities.
A Primer in Internal Revenue Code 1031 and the Art of the Deal for Real Estate Investors
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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. In the metro New York area’s…
How to Find Foreclosures in NYC & Nationwide
Learn how to find foreclosures, REOs and auction results efficiently to discover new opportunities.
How to Conduct Due Diligence on NYC Foreclosures
Buying a foreclosure is by nature a risky business, and it’s easy for any buyer to end up over-paying for a property that is nothing like what they expected. The lack of information regarding the state of the property at the time of the auction can turn what seemed like a bargain into a money…
What a Difference a Foot Makes: Encroachments, Easements, and Adverse Possession
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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. While you might never think that…
How to Resolve A Neighborhood Fence Dispute
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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. In today’s litigious society,…
What Does a Broker Need to Do to Get Their Real Estate Commission?
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Greece, and the United Kingdom. Real…
FAQ: Securing Your Broker’s Commission
NYC-based boutique law firm Pardalis & Nohavicka brings the latest legal updates from the world of real estate to PropertyShark. 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 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, Greece, and the United Kingdom. A…
FAR – The Significance of Floor Area Ratio
Floor Area Ratio, often referred to simply as FAR, is an essential concept for anyone who is concerned with the way zoning can affect a neighborhood. Pronounced “F-A-R,” it can be challenging, but it’s important to understand. The purpose of FAR The point of FAR is to limit the size of a building in relation…
All You Need to Know About NYC’s BBL
When you know what property you are searching for, BBL offers you the simplest process of getting directly to that property. BBL stands for borough, block, and lot, and is a unique identifier for every property in New York City. The BBL consists of three numeric sequences separated by slashes. The borough is always the…
Understanding the Difference Between Market Value and Assessed Value
Though many assume that a property’s assessed value and market value are related, there is often no real correlation. This is due to the fact that they are determined in different ways and for different purposes. Understanding Market Value To put it simply, the market value of a home is the point at which the…
What Are New York City Violations: HPD, DOB, ECB?
There are numerous types of violations in New York City. Three of the most common are HPD, DOB, and ECB violations. Below you will find a basic breakdown of each of these violations, what they mean, and what action should be taken. What is an HPD Violation? A Department of Housing Preservation and Development Violation,…
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