Tips When Investing in Commercial Real Estate Investing in commercial real estate in the Hudson Valley requires careful planning and knowledge to avoid certain pitfalls. Consider these eight tips before purchasing an investment property. Identify your team Investing in commercial or other income producing property is not for the weak of heart, and the journey…
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF THE HOUSING STABAILITY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2019 On June 14, 2019, the New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) became law. This law signifies a seismic shift in the balance of power between landlords and tenants, whereby the legislature has amended many parts of the state’s…
New Tenant Harassment Bill Signed Last week, Governor Cuomo signed legislation (A.6188/S.2605) protecting rent-regulated tenants by preventing landlords from creating unsafe, disruptive or uninhabitable conditions in an effort to force tenants from their homes. The previous law only provided protections to tenants who could demonstrate physical injury and did not take into account the conditions…
New Law Requires Transparency in Real Estate LLCs On September 13, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. James Skoufis which amends the state tax code to promote transparency in the ownership of limited liability companies (LLCs) that own residential real estate. In recent years, LLCs have become the business entity…
Are you ready for the new smoke detector requirements? Beginning on April 1, 2019, all new and replacement smoke detectors must be hard wired or have a non-removal battery with a minimum battery life of 10 years. Now would be a good time to update your old smoke detectors and to check to see if…
Home Buying Seminar – April 25, 2019 Join us for a free Home Buying Seminar on April 25, 2019 at 5:30 PM at J&G, 158 Orange Avenue in Walden, NY. Register Here – Seating is Limited – Raffles – Refreshments If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the near future, then…
Renewable Energy Solutions One would only need to take a quick look at recent international, national and local news to understand the need to support and promote efforts to provide renewable energy sources in our region, our country and the world. Internationally, Europe is facing one of the hottest, if not the hottest, summers on…
News from the Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and it’s Center for Housing Solutions: Housing Costs Remain Out of Reach for Many Hudson Valley Renters Newburgh – For years, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and its Center for Housing Solutions have been analyzing rental housing and wage data and publicizing information about key…
Just Say Yes! JUST SAY YES It is very easy for anyone reading most Hudson Valley news outlets coverage of land use issues to become confused. For instance, a recent excellent Times Herald Record editorial explained and encouraged efforts in California and New York State to promote the implementation and use of solar energy as…
Press Release Navigating the Home Buying and Selling Experience: A Free Workshop April 26, 2018 5:30 PM WALDEN, NY – J&G has partnered with Walden Savings Bank, Marion Bruhns from Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, and Claudia Jacobs of Claudia Jacobs Designs to provide a one-stop-shop for the information needed to make the best…
