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Who Will Pay the Brokers' Fees?
December 01, 2023
Massive Missouri lawsuit on brokers' fees is roiling the New York real estate market.
For Co-op and Condo Boards, Electrification Looks Better and Better
November 28, 2023
A green electric grid and affordable electricity are both within reach.
Q&A: How Do We Get Help If Dementia Hits a Co-op Neighbor?
November 27, 2023
There are places to turn for help when an elderly resident suffers from impairment.
Access Agreements: Fees, Fairness and Changes Ahead
Written by Julie Schechter, Partner, Armstrong Teasdale on November 16, 2023
Section 881 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law allows access to a neighbor’s property under what’s called a license or access agreement.
Efforts to wean New York's electric grid from fossil fuels just got a major boost.
New York's Co-op and Condo Market Is a Pile of Scrambled Eggs
November 13, 2023
Interest rates dip, cash buys rise and inventory remains scarce. Yikes.
Electrification Is Facing Some Strong Headwinds
November 10, 2023
Co-op and condo boards trying to shed fossil fuels are in for a challenge.
Banning Short-Term Rentals: A Guide to Local Law 18
Written by Scott Smiler, Partner, Gallet Dreyer & Berkey on November 09, 2023
Short-term rental platforms are a thorn in co-op and condo buildings' sides. With the recent passage of Local Law 18, boards are getting some welcome relief.
More Than One-Third of Co-ops and Condos Failed to Find a Buyer in 2022
November 07, 2023
High interest rates led many sellers to take their home off the market.
Heat Recovery Grants Can Help Co-ops and Condos Cut Carbon Emissions
November 06, 2023
$12 million in NYSERDA grants to help buildings install heat-recovery retrofits.
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