Do you have a piece of jewelry in your collection that reminds you of a time you’d much rather forget? I had a client who had several pieces of diamond jewelry, including a diamond tennis bracelet, earrings, and a few smaller pieces. She had an idea of combining all the diamonds together into one spectacular…
Terry Ganer, chapter 36’s CPA seat was intimately involved in the sale negotiations–up until 11p the night before the sale. Terry describes the last three weeks since the talks started as “stressful, amazing, exciting, and eye-opening. I had never been part of a start-up from inception to sale to a listed company.”
THE VACATION HOME EXCHANGE Great Returns, An Appreciating Property and a Place to visit! Ah, paradise…Sandy beaches, mystic mountains, desert vistas… Wherever your paradise is, why not buy a vacation home there using the proceeds from your 1031 Exchange? With the advent of Airbnb™, Vacasa™ and the short term rental industry at large, owning property…
Eric Michaels our Property Management chair was recently a guest on the podcast – Peer 2 Peer Real Estate. Listen as he discusses the impact of the recent June 14th rent law that completely has turned the real estate market in New York into turmoil.
Last summer, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. This expansive set of laws attempts to ensure that employers and employees are informed of their rights and responsibilities to allow for a safe and comfortable workplace. Want to learn about sexual harassment laws in New York? If you’re…
Our members not only support each other with referrals, but they also work with each other. John Kim our Video Marketing chair created this great listing video for our Residential Real Estate chair (Manhattan rentals) and it’s great. The listing at 150 West 26th Street is featured here. Watch the video now,
Mary Grimm, Recruiting Manager at Beacon Hill Staffing Group and the President of our chapter received this heartfelt testimonial from a client. Mary and Team, Thank you for all that you do. After two years in NYC I was out of money and two weeks away from pulling the plug and moving back home. Needless…
Gretta Zutz who holds our Life, Health and Disability Insurance chair recommends this informative article from USA TODAY as a wake up call to young professionals who need to know the answer to this important question, “How will you support yourself the day you wake up but are unable to get up?” Read it here.
I read an article in the New York Times about wills recently that I found to be misleading enough that I had to write about it. It appeared in the September 8 print edition, and can be found online here. Titled “Making Wills Easier and Cheaper With Do-It-Yourself Options” (and titled differently in the print edition),…
Since its inception in 1975, Rosenberg & Estis has been at the cutting edge of New York real estate law and has secured favorable rulings for its clients in some of the most consequential decisions issued by the courts. This past year was no different, as Rosenberg & Estis scored two high-profile victories in the…
In real estate, it’s always great when a client shows their appreciation for a job well done. A thank you note is worth its weight in gold, and studies have shown that expressing your appreciation elicits both physical and psychological benefits good to both giver and receiver. Read more about why a thank you note is such an effective part…
BNI is making money happen for its members even during the traditionally sleepy summer months. Sean Mathey took home over $1000 in the chapter’s weekly raffle jackpot! That’s not the only good news–Chapter 36 is on target to reach its goal of over a million dollars in closed business this year. Visit BNI Chapter 36,…
We all love a summer BBQ with friends and family. Travelers website has some great tips on how to keep your grilling safe for everyone. Read the tips here.
Marketing just got a bit easier for title companies. This past week Judge Eileen Rakower annulled the strict anti-marketing regulations enacted by the Department of Financial Services. This allows title comapnies to participate in ordinary marketing practice and removes some of the confusion. Read more at the Real Deal.
If your car is totaled and it is financed, loan/lease gap coverage may help. Watch this to learn more.
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. A doctor or an attorney is usually protected via income insurance, however, what about the rest of working adults? In our high earning years the probability of a sickness or injury keeping us from working is high and if you don’t have another income, an inheritance or lotto to…
This article offers clues to why we might do things we wish we didn’t! Or don’t do things we wish we did! Read more here. Read more at Goodtherapy.org
The Aegon Center for Longevity and Retirement took a look at how well prepared the LGBT community is for retirement. In its recent study “LGBT: Retirement Preparations Amid Social Progress,” Aegon says,“Until recently, LGBT people were legally denied same-sex relationship recognition, limiting their ability to get married and start families. In addition, discrimination in the workplace…
The State of New Jersey is working on a loophole for the new tax bill. Under current law, property taxes over $10k are not tax deductible. However, New Jersey may make these taxes a ‘charitable’ expense, which would be tax deductible. Other states, including California, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington are considering similar “workaround” legislation, according to…
Most of us are relieved to be over the hurdle of filing our 2017 taxes. But, there are always issues that present problems for filers. Check out this story about the math student, his Uber driver, Obamacare subsidy, and taxes. Sam Ferguson, 27 is a math Ph.D. student at New York University who was discussing…
“All happy families are alike, every unhappy family is alike in its own way.” “Anna Karenina”, Leo Tolstoy In a world where Bob Dylan is a Nobel prize winner and a judge of beauty pageants is a presidential hopeful, “The Humans” is a Broadway show and an also-ran for the Pulitzer Prize. Again, much like…
An avocation: Ritu Saheb, AIA from RS/RE Development bellydancing with The Solstice Tribe at Le Poisson Rouge, West Village
Read the full article at the Taxstringer site The popularity of Internet crowdfunding has exploded in recent years. As individuals and businesses turn increasingly to this alternative form of financing, the regulatory response has been outpaced, leaving tax and legal advisors on uneven ground regarding client counsel. This article provides an introduction to the players…
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As a first time buyer in NYC, it is important to know the real price tag on your purchase and create a realistic budget that will help narrow your search to properties you can afford and ensure you are able to make a competitive offer when you find “the one.” 1. Downpayment Most coops will…