Despite the tight real estate market and historically low inventories many Long Islanders do find themselves owning property besides their primary home.  Sometimes this is due to a dedicated plan to invest in real estate, other times as an adjunct to a business and still other times as a result of an inheritance. However, when […]

One thing that every Long Islander has in common is real estate development. Whether you are an owner or tenant of residential real estate, a commercial property, business owner, or a real estate developer you are affected both locally and regionally by real estate development.  Or the lack of it. In this month’s podcast Long […]

Have you bought a new home this year! Did you sell one? Maybe you refinanced your current home? Buying, Selling and Refinancing real estate all can have an impact on your personal federal and state tax returns. Join Long Island Real Estate Attorney Joseph Beige and David Korcz, CPA discuss the tax implications of real […]

Have you ever thought about becoming a professional real estate salesperson?  Maybe you’ve recently bought or sold a home and have seen firsthand what the real estate salesperson does have wondered about it as full or part time occupation? Or maybe you’re an experienced real estate salesperson and looking to continue your professional growth, satisfy […]

One thing that all real estate loans have in common, regardless of the type of property or size of the loan, is that the lender will be represented by an attorney.  Knowing what the lender’s attorney does, the limits of their responsibility to the borrower and how best to coordinate with them will go a […]

One thing that all real estate loans have in common, regardless of the type of property or size of the loan, is that the lender will be represented by an attorney.  Knowing what the lender’s attorney does, the limits of their responsibility to the borrower and how best to coordinate with them will go a […]

Perhaps no industry related to home or business ownership has undergone as much of a dramatic change in recent years than that of the security industry.  Gone are the days of a simple burglar alarm comprised of a few sensors and a ringing bell.  Today’s modern home security system is tech heavy, efficient and encompasses […]

Water heaters…possibly the most forgotten and ignored systems in our homes and businesses. That is until something goes wrong or a potential buyer raises questions about it.  Scott Kolin of Waterheaters.com joins Long Island real estate attorney Joseph Beige to shed some light on this often ignored but vital sub-system. Listen and learn tips and […]

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 […]

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.  […]