Lenders vs. Owner’s Policy – March 2, 2022
Searching for a home is exciting but it is also important to be aware of all the terms and legalities you will be dealing with. […]
Friday Fast Facts
Cloud on Title – February 9, 2022
When buying a home, the ideal situation is purchasing a home where there are no issues with title. But unfortunately, that is not the case […]
Current Developments – January 14, 2022
Current Developments is a newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company highlighting some of the latest developments in the State of New York which […]
Affidavit of Title – December 1, 2021
Affidavit of title is a legal document provided by the seller of a piece of property that states the status of potential legal issues involving […]
Single and Separate and the Doctrine of Merger – November 5, 2021
Generally, many property owners assume that where a lot is held in single and separate ownership they are entitled to an area variance “as […]
The Need For Surveys – November 3, 2021
When buying a home, there are many things that must be done before sealing the deal. One of those things is obtaining a survey. Surveys, […]
Current Developments – October 22, 2021
Current Developments is a newsletter provided by First American Title Insurance Company highlighting some of the latest developments in the State of New York which […]
What Is Wire Fraud? – October 6, 2021
There has been a new type of scam taking advantage of homeowners during the closing period and is one of the fastest growing cybercrimes in […]
Eviction Moratorium Bill – September 27, 2021
On September 2, 2021 Governor Hochul signed legislation that extends the Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (“CERAP”) eviction and foreclosure protections through January 15, […]
TOEPP Policy – August 27, 2021
TIRSA Owner’s Extended Protection Policy: This policy affords protections which provide coverage beyond the standard policy to the owner/occupant purchasers of 1-4 family residential dwellings […]