If you are considering purchasing a condominium, co-ownership, or a co-operative housing unit, an essential part of the process involves obtaining and reviewing a Status Certificate (formerly known as an Estoppel Certificate). I get a lot of questions about Status Certificates, and some of the more […]
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Do You Need a Real Estate Agent? Hire a Professional
For people who want to buy or sell a property, there are many options available. At one end of the spectrum, sellers can privately list, advertise, market, and sell their own properties; conversely buyers can conduct their own research, arrange for various inspections, and negotiate on their own […]
Estate Planning – A Follow Up
In last year’s newsletter, I wrote an article about the ways to minimize the value of your assets as part of your Estate Plan, to decrease the amount of probate fees and income tax paid by your estate upon death. The article also pointed out some estate […]
Where Did 2018 Go? What Took Place? Where is the World Headed?
In composing this year’s Rumack’s Review, I sat back to contemplate what transpired during the year. In early November, the maple tree I look at when writing had already shed its leaves – whereas last year at this time this same tree’s leaves had only […]