In September 2014 the New York State approved speed cameras for school zones went online! How do I know that? I read it in the newspaper but worse than that I received a Nassau County ticket for driving 35 MPH in a 25 MPH zone and was assessed a hefty $50 fine plus a $30 […]
It’s that time of year in New York State when the leaves are just beginning to change color and, if you are in the right place at the right time, the sights can be spectacular! So where are the right places to be and when in New York State particularly because peak fall foliage is […]
In New York City as well as in other major metropolitan areas around the country, many people will live in rental apartments until some type of life event causes them to think about buying a home instead! This can occur for many reasons such as starting a family, educational opportunities or perhaps a raise that […]
When someone enters into the process of buying a house or commercial property often their focus will be on couple of specific items! The first of course will be negotiating the best price for the property. This will depend in no small part on whether the real estate market is currently favoring buyers or a […]
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Hallmark Abstract Service partner Michael Haltman quoted in Mortgage Professional Magazine! The U.S. Attorney’s office in New York has levied a civil fine on the Steven J. Baum PC law firm over the firm’s mortgage foreclosure practices. Michael Haltman was asked by Mortgage Professional for a comment which appears below. The entire article can be […]
Does the controversy that’s surrounding MERS and the foreclosure process signal a death knell for the firm or is it much ado about nothing? In an article here last week a New York State Appellate Court decision was discussed which held that the foreclosing entity needs to be in possession of both the mortgage and […]
Hallmark Abstract Service June Newsletter If you would like to receive the newsletter by email in the future send your name and email address to mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com or leave them in the comment box below. Hallmark Abstract Service Have you ever been to a closing where the title wasn’t cleared? Hallmark hasn’t! Visit our website to […]
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