If you’re an NYC homeowner, then you know that your annual Notice of Property Value (NOPV) comes out every January 15th. In this NOPV, it indicates your property’s Market Value, Assessed Value, Effective Market Value, Exemptions, and Taxable Value. In the NOPV, it gives you instructions on how to challenge your assessment if you disagree […]
Registration for Short-Term Rentals, Including Airbnb Currently, short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO are only able to operate legally if a unit’s owner or tenant are present for their renter’s stay and provided that the short-term renter can utilize the entire unit. As a result of this legislation, legal short-term rentals will now be […]
Answer provided by Neil B. Garfinkel REBNY Broker Counsel, Partner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP. Answer: With respect to individual property owners, there are limited circumstances in which they are not required to follow the FHA or New York State Human Rights Law. More specifically, the FHA and New […]
Below is a copy of our monthly NYC Homeowner Connect email. We create this email ourselves every month based on personal experiences and information that we have which is directly related to homeowners. We’re homeowners as well so aside from monitoring the local market for people in our network, we also keep tabs on things […]
Skylights can be a great way to add natural light to your home. This can be especially useful for rooms that lack windows or that are otherwise blocked from getting much natural light. Unfortunately, skylights sometimes fall victim to the ravages of time and climate. This may leave you wondering whether you should upgrade or […]
We recently read a book on taxes and in it, there was some good information on Trusts, Wills, and overall Estate Planning. Being that we deal with so many homeowners and/or people with assets, we thought this info might be worth sharing. So, below is a transcript directly from this section of the book. If […]
Spring is here, so that means it’s time to start getting ready for the months ahead. Chances are you’re looking forward to being outdoors, maybe firing up the grill, planting a garden, or spending some quality time in the pool. Before you get down to the business of enjoying the nice weather, though, there are […]
Home security is important. As smart technologies continue to grow in popularity, an increasing number of homeowners are turning to higher-tech solutions to meet their home security needs. While options like smart cameras and connected doorbells are becoming much more common, not as many homeowners realize that it’s possible to upgrade their doors with smart […]
The countertops in your kitchen can make a big difference in how your kitchen looks overall. If you’re tired of your kitchen looking old and dated, updating your countertops is a great way to completely revitalize its look. There are a number of materials used in modern countertops that will help your kitchen stand out. […]
Homes both old and new face a determined foe: the elements. One of the only defenses against moisture, wind, and heat is the siding your house is clad in. You can think of it a bit like house armor. So, when it comes time to choose your home’s main line of defense, what will it […]
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