Category: Miscellaneous

If you are not in the know, The National Association of Realtors (NAR) was hit with a major antitrust lawsuit that accused the organization of anti-competitive practices, including steering consumers towards agents who offer higher commission rates. This dubious behavior and now lawsuit, began in Missouri in lower income rural areas showed seller Realtor’s inflating their […]

Effective March 20th 2024 Sellers will no longer be able to offer $500 to the Purchaser to waive the Property Condition Disclosure. New York law now requires most property sellers to disclose known home defects to buyers, covering structural, environmental, and other physical and legal issues. SELLERS: Every seller with a residential 1 to 4 […]

One of the benefits of owning a home is the chance to build equity. Equity is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and what your home is worth. If your home is worth $300,000 and you owe $100,000 on your mortgage, you have $200,000 of equity. With a Home Equity Line of […]

Imagine this: a serene haven nestled in the heart of Cold Spring, New York, where magic unfolds and transformations take flight. Last month, we immersed ourselves in the Deep Reset Retreat at the enchanting Glynwood Farms—a haven that spells pure bliss. Tanya Cole Lesnick and I have been crafting these retreat experiences for years, and […]

Inflation is evident in many sectors of the economy and talks the FED increasing rates are ominous signs that rates may soon rise and your opportunity to save thousands of dollars a year may be nearing an end. If your rate is in the high 3’s or above, ask yourself these questions: Will I keep […]