New York Real Estate: Buying, Selling, Owning Property

Unusual real estate offer and contracting procedures in the state of New York.

Learn about contract clauses unique to co-ops --especially common in New York -- and what you as a purchaser should watch out for.

The customary role of attorneys in New York home purchases can create confusion about where the real estate agent's role ends and the attorneys' role begins.

Buy your first home at the right price with tips and advice from the experts. Learn everything about homebuying from mortgages to agents, inspections, and more.

The custom in New York state is for both sellers and buyers to be represented by their own attorneys. Find out how their role dovetails with that of the real estate agents.

New York law requires sellers to disclose known home defects to the buyer.

Limits on the confidentiality of listing brokers in New York State means home sellers can't expect brokers to hide material defects in the home or property from buyers.

If you don’t pay your New York property taxes, you might lose your home to a tax foreclosure.

You might be able to claim damages from a New York seller who failed to disclose, or concealed, a home defect.

New doesn't always mean perfect. Here's when and how you can hold the New York home builder responsible.