By now there are few among us who have not at least heard the name of the game, Poke’mon Go. And whether you play Poke’mon Go or not, there are no shortages of issues and controversies that have risen up around both the game and some of its more zealous players. Consider the case of […]
Imagine that you’re buying a home and the question of whether or not to purchase an owner’s title insurance policy is raised! If you’re getting a mortgage to finance a portion of your transaction then your lender will require a title insurance policy to protect their investment. And while you as the buyer have the option of […]
For anyone or any company involved with real estate transactions, there is a scheme making the rounds that you need to be aware of! This warning comes by way of Old Republic Title… We would like to alert you to a fraud scheme that could result in the theft of money from you or your […]
New York City, arguably one of the United States most important cities, appears to be operating with a leadership vacuum at the top! I will present the story providing the anecdotal evidence supporting my thesis in a moment. But, as someone who lived in Manhattan and who now owns a business that relies on the social and criminal stability […]
It’s vacation season and that means before you leave your house, take some steps to keep it safe and secure while you’re away! When it comes to home security there are the typical things homeowners will do such as stopping the mail and newspapers, along with 21st century things like the avoidance of advertising that you will […]
May 29th 1:30PM Update: FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, re-elects Sepp Blatter as president despite US Justice Department indicting 14 officials on corruption charges. England and other countries may consider a boycott of the 2018 Russia World Cup due to accusations of corruption coupled with potential for the incumbent and embattled president of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, to […]
A real-life example of why the New York State Department of Financial Services has stepped-in to oversee the title insurance industry in New York State! The case involving NYS Senate majority leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam alleging pay-to-play in real estate transactions, also serves as an example of why Governor Cuomo last week announced “Anti-inducement” regulations and […]
Dewey & LeBoeuf, a New York-based law giant, made the wrong kind of history in 2012 when it became the largest law firm in US history to fail! White-Shoe Firm Defined – ‘The most prestigious firms in professions such as law, investment banking and management consulting. White-shoe firms typically have a blue-chip clientele, acquired over the several […]
The unimaginable attack at an Oklahoma plant last week was a stark and unfortunate reminder that the need for vigilance and situational awareness has grown more acute! And while this topic is an uncomfortable one that some may prefer to ignore, it’s critical to at the very least follow some basic and fundamental rules for […]
Leaving for the summer home in East Hampton for two weeks? Or, if you’re like most Americans, taking a quick trip to Club Getaway for a couple of days? If one of these or some other summer trip is on the horizon, keeping your home safe while away is definitely something to consider and take steps […]
