The Stein Law Firm

02/10/2024

What's a crazy HOA rule that you've had to deal with?

02/04/2024

02/04/2024

Although affordability continues to impact homeownership, the combination of a solid economy, strong demographics and lower mortgage rates are setting the stage for a more robust housing market. Mortgage rates have been stable for nearly two months, but with continued deceleration in inflation, rate...

02/01/2024

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Experienced NY Real Estate Lawyers

12/08/2023

First-time buyers made up 32% of home sales, up from last year's 26% according to the NAR 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make.

11/16/2023

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Contracts and Closings

11/01/2023

For the seventh week in a row, mortgage rates continued to climb toward eight percent, resulting in the longest consecutive rise since the Spring of 2022. Rates have risen two full percentage points in 2023 alone and, as we head into Halloween, the impacts may scare potential homebuyers. Purchase ac...

06/12/2022

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03/17/2021

https://cbs6albany.com/news/coronavirus/nys-senate-one-house-budget-includes-rent-relief-paid-directly-to-landlords

New York State lawmakers are working to address a number of issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic - one of them, the housing needs of New Yorkers. It marks one year since New York has had an eviction moratorium in place, which has caused a host of issues between tenants and landlords.

02/15/2021

https://nypost.com/2021/02/15/manhattan-brooklyn-leases-up-since-2008-market-crash/amp/

The first signs the city is making a comeback have appeared, with Manhattan and Brooklyn lease signings seeing the highest surge since the 2008 market crash, according to the latest Douglas Elliman…

01/21/2021

https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/housing-market-stays-tight-as-homeowners-stay-put

The length of time U.S. homeowners stay put has been rising steadily, a big reason why the inventory of homes for sale is at record lows and prices are near all-time highs.

01/19/2021

https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/todays-rates/mortgage-rates-for-monday-january-18-2021/amp/

Several closely watched mortgage rates trended upward today. If you’re in the market for a home loan, see what that means for you.