But It Is Likely NOT What You Think! When a real estate transaction is reaching its conclusion, the homebuyer is going to be asked to write checks made out to the title insurance company providing the policy for their new property. At times, because the numbers may be quite large, there may actually be a […]
Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/doyoueverwonderwelcomesdisrupti6795780649472036864/ May 25, 2021 at 6:00-6:30 PM EST ‘Do You Ever Wonder’ Welcomes Internationally Recognized Innovation and Disruption Superstar, Jay Samit! Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman could not be more excited, as he welcomes our guest and internationally known and sought after expert on disruption and innovation, Jay Samit. The list of Jay’s […]
Exodus of population from dense environments has led to a scarcity of inventory and a sharp escalation in residential real estate prices in the suburbs…Can it all be sustained? Pandemic has caused property in less dense locales to be in high demand and short supply, leading to sharp increases in prices. Add to the mix […]
As a bonus to the readers of the Hallmark Abstract Service blog, we will periodically feature industry experts as guest authors. In this role they provide an inside look at topics surrounding the New York residential and commercial real estate industry with information that is invaluable! If anyone would ever like to contribute, articles need not […]
Virtually Close Your New York Real Estate Transactions (with virtual notarizations)! Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closings WITH Virtual Notarizations, Can Now Occur in New York Through May 7, 2020! (Update 12/21/2020: The EO authorizing virtual notarizations has been extended and is in effect now) During these very difficult times, thanks to the Executive Order […]
Downstate New York County Clerk Recoding and Continuation Information At Hallmark Abstract Service we are committed to providing you with up-to-date information, resources and solutions to get through these difficult times vis a vis real estate transactions and the subsequent recording of documents. Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City (other than Staten Island) are available for the […]
Today, and rightfully so, parties to a real estate transaction are loath to sit in close proximity to each other regardless of the degree of social distancing being used! In certain instances they may also be unavailable for a sit-down as they are quarantining themselves voluntarily or, because they feel ill, have been exposed to […]
Hallmark Abstract Service! We are able to protect supertall buildings in a single transaction across New York State! And, we are expert in protecting single-family homebuyers, commercial property buyers and mortgage refinancers in every real estate transaction that they enter into! Hallmark Abstract Service Is Open For Business And Stands Ready To Serve The New York […]
With the 10-year treasury hitting an all-time record low yield today (February 25, 2020) of 1.31%, and mortgage rates at or near historic lows, does it seem to anyone else as if the banks are basically ‘giving’ their money away? For current homeowners with a mortgage already outstanding, or a property owner with far less […]
Risk is a small word that covers a large range of issues and scenarios including health, investing, recreation and of course, real estate! One need only look at the stock market futures this morning to understand the often-used phrase of ‘risk-off’ that describes the environment where investors take some money off of the table and sell. At-the-same-time, […]
