Category: Brokerage

NYS Court of Appeals issues important HSTPA decision - by Michael Capozzi

NYS Court of Appeals issues important HSTPA decision - by Michael Capozzi

June 16, 2020
On April 2nd, 2020, the New York State Court of Appeals issued an important decision regarding the retroactive application of a significant portion of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) concerning
Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation volunteers help Food Bank of the the Hudson Valley

Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation volunteers help Food Bank of the the Hudson Valley

June 16, 2020
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY Decked out in masks and gloves, a small group of Realtors from the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation (HGRF) volunteered their time to help pack groceries at the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.
The Agency partners with National Development Council to participate in NY Forward Loan Fund

The Agency partners with National Development Council to participate in NY Forward Loan Fund

June 16, 2020
Binghamton, NY The Agency entered into a new partnership with the National Development Council (NDC), a nation-wide community development finance institution (CDFI), to provide assistance to Broome County businesses impacted by
Law: Land surveys – Costs and benefits by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Law: Land surveys – Costs and benefits by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

June 16, 2020
A property survey’s importance cannot be understated. Surveys show: Dimensions/description of the premises; location of buildings, fences and other improvements; relationship between the subject property and adjoining parcels, including
Eastern Union hires 75 brokers to handle agency refinancings

Eastern Union hires 75 brokers to handle agency refinancings

June 16, 2020
Brooklyn, NY Eastern Union has hired 75 new brokers to accommodate demand for its newly introduced quarter-point fee for refinancing multifamily properties backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, transactions known as “agency refinancings.
Will technology change the way we work in real estate? - by Rich Schulhoff

Will technology change the way we work in real estate? - by Rich Schulhoff

June 16, 2020
For the past 15 years I’ve been working in the real estate industry and since that time, I have seen countless changes within the business.
REBNY issues joint safety guidelines with industry unions and organizations

REBNY issues joint safety guidelines with industry unions and organizations

June 15, 2020
New York, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), 32BJ SEIU, Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations, Inc., (RAB), Local 94 International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO, and the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater New York (BOMA-NY), jointly issued
IREON Member Champion Elevator gives away $3.29 million to help others

IREON Member Champion Elevator gives away $3.29 million to help others

June 12, 2020
New York, NY Friend of IREON & NYREJ, Donald Gelestino wrote a $3.29 million check to the SBA. It was not required nor in any way would any portion of the $3.29 million have been subject to SBA refunding or even the conversion to the low-interest loan offered for those who didn’t comply. Gelestino who is the owner of Champion Elevator and
5 must knows for NYC Construction Phase 1 - by Peter Simon

5 must knows for NYC Construction Phase 1 - by Peter Simon

June 11, 2020
In mid-May of 2020 New York State Department of Health released guidance for construction activities and a COVID-19 safety plan template. These documents represent the new normal of a what a NY State construction site will look and function like at least for the immediate future.
Executive of the Month: Grant Greenspan of Kaufman Org. is leading the charge back to workplaces in a post COVID-19 era

Executive of the Month: Grant Greenspan of Kaufman Org. is leading the charge back to workplaces in ...

June 11, 2020
New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal (NYREJ) recently sat down with Grant Greenspan, this month’s executive of the month. Greenspan is principal of Kaufman Organization.
Urban Standard Capital secures total of $6.3 million in financing for three separate property acquisitions

Urban Standard Capital secures total of $6.3 million in financing for three separate property acquis...

June 11, 2020
New York, NY Urban Standard Capital, (USC) a New York based real estate lender, development and investment firm, delivered $6.3 million in loans during the COVID crisis on three separate acquisition deals. According to USC’s managing partner Seth Weissman,
Bucci of Longley Jones facilitates two deals totaling $2.54 million

Bucci of Longley Jones facilitates two deals totaling $2.54 million

June 5, 2020
Cortland, NY Andréa Bucci, director of brokerage at Longley Jones completed the following transactions: