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Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all a great Labor Day weekend!

We previously posted about significant changes to the rules concerning real estate agents’ commissions.  These changes became effective in recent days.  Previously, sellers paid a commission to the buyer’s agent in the amount indicated in the listing in the multiple listing service (“MLS”), the primary source of real estate listings. …

News outlets recently reported the tragic death of Shannen Doherty at the young age of 53.  Ms. Doherty was best known for playing “Brenda Walsh” in the series “Beverly Hills, 90210.”  She was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and bravely fought against the disease until her death.  The actress was…

Weiss & Weiss would like to wish everyone a happy Indpendence Day!

Weiss & Weiss would like to wish all a Happy Memorial Day and remember those who served to protect us.

We would like to inform our readers that Transfer on Death Deeds (“TOD”) will become an option for property transfers in New York as of July 19, 2024.  Real property such as a house, condominium unit or vacant land is currently transferred by deed.  There are currently various types of…

Recently in the news are stories about squatters taking over properties in New York.  A recent blog post addressed the question of who is legally defined as a squatter, and how such a person could be evicted.  The reason for this prior analysis is that, under then-current New York law,…