Category Archives: New York

Regressive Taxation: New York School Zone Speed Cameras

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 […]

Fall Foliage in New York State: Where and When to Go!

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 […]

Real Estate Terms 101!

title insurance New York

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 […]

Is it worth shopping for title insurance in New York? You bet it is!

Title Insurance New York

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 […]

Hallmark Abstract Service comments on the civil penalty levied in a misuse of MERS case!

Sign of the times - Foreclosure

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 […]

Feeling the effects of foreclosure crisis mitigation efforts

@font-face { font-family: “Calibri”; }@font-face { font-family: “Cambria”; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Times New Roman”; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; Hallmark Abstract was asked to participate in the writing of an article from The Legal Description: Legislative and Legal Analysis for Settlement Services Hallmark was asked by “The Legal […]