For attorney’s and law firms in New York State, advertising is perfectly fine as outlined in the New York Rules of Professional Conduct! However, certain additions and disclosures are required to be made! New York Rules of Professional Conduct at Rule 7.1 through Rule 7.5 ‘explain what information is prohibited, what information is permissible, and […]
In a lien theory state such as New York, the property buyer/mortgagor continues to hold the deed to the property until the loan is satisfied, or fully paid back to the lender! At that time, a Satisfaction of Mortgage should be recorded. This scenario differs from title theory states in which a Deed of Trust is issued […]
Are Virtual Real Estate Closings (and empty closing tables) in New York On Their Way Back? Summary: New York hopefully never gets there (shutdown) due to the new coronavirus strain in the U.K., but if we do Hallmark Abstract Service is ready! The new even more contagious coronavirus variant may/could result in new shutdowns across New […]
Insurance To Protect Your Home: Educate, Educate, Educate! Whether you currently own a home or will become a homeowner in the near future, more likely than not (and 100% if you have a mortgage) a homeowners insurance policy will be purchased to protect against the damage that can be inflicted by such risks as flood, […]
Follow Hallmark Abstract Service on social media The Hallmark Abstract Service Approach to New York Title Insurance: To name just two we possess no conflicts of interest (i.e. affiliated business arrangements) and maintain a laser focus on protecting the interests of our real estate purchasing clients! Those two items, among the many other ways we differentiate our […]
On Thanksgiving Hallmark Abstract Service provided a twist on an old riddle, ‘Why did the chicken cross the road?’ A Hallmark Abstract Service Thanksgiving Turkey Story: Epilogue! So Why Did the Turkey Cross the Road? One reason, obviously, was trying to get away from the chef with the knife and fork, actually a bit of […]
In New York Real Estate, It’s Black Friday 24/7/365! If you could save $500-$1,000 or more on the title insurance for your New York transaction, why wouldn’t you? And if you use Hallmark Abstract Service, you’ll be saving money on the non-title insurance premium fees with a title insurance provider that… – Has never had […]
Debbie Nigro, Host Of The Debbie Nigro Show, Interviews Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Michael Haltman! Knowledge Is Power! When Debbie Nigro, a 3-time winner of Best Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show of the Year, called and asked if Michael would be interested in being interviewed about the new and free technology his title insurance firm was offering to clients […]
As an attorney who works with residential real estate clients in New York State, how can you add even more value to their experience with your firm? In other words what differentiating ‘value adds’ do you offer that help to set you apart from your peers and drive testimonials and referrals at the same time? Sometimes this can […]
Nassau County Class One Reassessment I received a call from a client yesterday asking if I was aware of, or knew the implication of, a new entry appearing in the General and School Taxes section of LandRecord Lookup for Nassau County. I was not I said, and initially pulled-up the random property pictured to see […]
