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Surviving a Trust Foreclosure: Options for the 600 NYC Homes Currently at Risk

admin June 29, 2026 No Comments

When the Mayor announced a pause on the 2026 NYC tax lien sale, many Brooklyn and Queens homeowners breathed a sigh of relief. But if your property tax or water [...]

Local Law 97 and Energy Grades: The 2026 Deadlines Queens Landlords Can’t Miss

admin June 20, 2026 No Comments

The New York City Department of Buildings is cracking down hard on green energy compliance in 2026. If you own a covered multi-family building in Brooklyn or Queens, missing the [...]

2026 Rent Guidelines Board Updates: How to Apply the New 3% and 4.5% Increases

admin June 16, 2026 No Comments

If you manage a rent-stabilized building in Brooklyn or Queens, you know that your profit margins are constantly under pressure from rising taxes and maintenance costs. Applying the correct rent [...]

Co-Owner Disputes on Inherited Homes: Navigating NY Partition Actions in 2026

admin June 13, 2026 No Comments

Inheriting a property with siblings or relatives can quickly turn from a blessing into a bitter financial dispute if you cannot agree on what to do with the home. If [...]

Selling a Brooklyn Home with Active DOB Violations: Your 2026 Guide

admin June 13, 2026 No Comments

If you are trying to sell a Brooklyn or Queens property saddled with active Department of Buildings (DOB) or HPD violations, you are facing a tough 2026 market. New York [...]

The 2026 NYC Tax Lien Sale is Paused: What Mayor Mamdani’s Decision Means for Your Property Debt

admin June 13, 2026 No Comments

For decades, the New York City tax lien sale has been a terrifying prospect for homeowners who fall behind on their property taxes or water bills. But in a massive [...]

Beware of Deed Theft: How Distressed Homeowners Can Spot Foreclosure Scams

admin May 10, 2026 No Comments

The moment your New York City property falls into pre-foreclosure, your financial distress becomes public record—and the scammers start circling. Deed theft has become an absolute epidemic in Brooklyn and [...]

Can’t Afford Your NYC Mortgage? The Homeowner’s Guide to Short Sales

admin May 10, 2026 No Comments

When you owe more on your mortgage than your Queens or Brooklyn home is currently worth, selling the traditional way feels impossible. But waiting for the bank to foreclose is [...]