The courts in NYS, under certain circumstances, are required to appoint a fiduciary (guardian, receiver, executor, etc.) to handle the sale of real estate. The individual or attorney is required under Part 36 of the NYS Court system to follow constraints and procedural rules that govern the selec
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10/10/2025
There are jobs that you should begin doing today. The most significant thing to consider now is turning on and checking your heating system. Do you have a contract with a service provider to either change your oil filter or air filter on your forced air gas system? This is crucial to the oper
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10/10/2025
Phil's Home News The purpose of this uplifting newsletter is to provide you with a change of scenery through heartwarming stories, and insightful advice as well as give you a smile for a few minutes. I hope you enjoy!If you know of any local families or organizations that are especially in need
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10/01/2025
Here’s a reasoned projection (with caveats) for the strength of the the U.S. housing market in Q4 2025 through 2026 — along with key risks and regional caveats you should watch. (Note: this is not a certainty — it’s a synthesis of expert forecasts and macro trends.) Key Signals & Assumptions Some
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09/29/2025
What effect will an autocratic U.S. have on the housing industry? September 23, 2025 Philip Raices The following is my research and thoughts on what would happen: Government Control over Housing Property Rights: In a true autocracy, private property rights could weaken. The government might imp
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09/23/2025
For many Long Island real estate investors, the 1031 exchange has become one of the most effective ways to grow wealth, preserve capital, and reposition portfolios without the immediate bite of capital gains taxes. Under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, investors can defer taxes on the
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09/18/2025
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09/04/2025
Phil's Home News The purpose of this uplifting newsletter is to provide you with a change of scenery through heartwarming stories, and insightful advice as well as give you a smile for a few minutes. I hope you enjoy!If you know of any local families or organizations that are especially in need
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09/04/2025
In the wake of the COVID-19pandemic, central banks across the globe slashed interest rates to historically low levels. In the United States, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark federal funds rate to near zero (0.00%–0.25%) in March 2020 and maintained it at this level through much of 2021 and i
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08/29/2025
Owning a home today isn’t just about the mortgage, taxes, and insurance. Other additional variables come into play that add to the ongoing cost of homeownership. Some may not consider this when purchasing. Items like weekly and monthly maintenance, exterior services to maintain the outside of o
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08/22/2025
