Category Archives: Real Estate Transaction Lawyer
Discussing Reverse Mortgages with Ralph Taylor of UNMB Home Loans
Reverse mortgages. One of the most misunderstood and maligned financial tools available to homeowners. Yet for those who know the facts about reverse mortgages they are one of the most consumer friendly and flexible financial tools available to homeowners. In this podcast Long Island Attorney Joseph Beige discusses Reverse Mortgages with Ralph Taylor of UNMB […]
Understanding Property Tax Statements with Andy Wittman, Islip Town Receiver of Taxes
Property taxes. Two words and a subject that every Long Island homeowner dreads. Most homeowners don’t do much more then look at the bottom line amount due on their statement and grumble. Still others, especially those whose property taxes are paid by their mortgage company, don’t even bother to open their tax statement at all. […]
Foreclosure Help and Options
With the end of the COVID-19 foreclosure moratorium many Long Islanders may find themselves facing the prospect of a home foreclosure and loss of their home. Many more of our friends and neighbors are behind in mortgage payments and are living with the fear that they are on the brink of a foreclosure as well. […]
Suffolk Senior STAR Exemption Deadline
March 1, 2022. That is the deadline for Suffolk County Seniors to file for Senior and Enhanced STAR property tax reductions. This deadline is absolute and should you miss it you will have to wait a full year for your next opportunity to take advantage of these property tax discounts.
Discussing Homeowners Insurance
One of the things that all property owners have in common is insurance. Whether you are a first time home buyer scrambling to get a homeowners policy to satisfy your lender or a decades long homeowner, the right insurance coverage is vital. Without the right coverage you are vulnerable in the event of a loss, […]
Understanding Your Options For A Mortgage
Finding the right property is only the first step towards owning and enjoying your dream home. One of the most pivotal, confusing and potentially expensive steps is in applying for and getting a mortgage loan.
Discussing Home Inspections with Home Sweet Home Inspections
Houses are more then four walls and a roof. They are made up of many sub-systems and parts and anyone purchasing any property should get a home inspection. Join Long Island Real Estate attorney Joseph Beige and Home Sweet Home Inspections Jim Jacobs while they discuss the advantages of a home inspection to buyers and […]
Estimating Your Closing Cost When Buying A Home
Buying a home on Long Island can be complicated and expensive! One area that is always a concern for purchasers is trying to understand what are closing costs? How much will they be? And have I budgeted enough money for them? In this short video Long Island real estate attorney Joseph Beige helps answer those […]
Discussing Real Estate Expediters with Accurate Expediting Services
A common issue that can stop a real estate sale cold is a missing Certificate of Occupancy. Many sellers and even some buyers have been faced with the challenge of getting a CO and never knew help was available from a real estate expediter. In today’s podcast with Christine Fey of Accurate Expediting we discuss […]
Discussing the Advantages to Living and Doing Business in Babylon Village With Mayor Mary Adams
Considering a new home for your family? Or a location for your business? On today’s podcast Mayor Mary Adams of Babylon Village discusses some of the advantages to living and doing business in the Village of Babylon as well as topics such as amenities, village taxes and more.