Cities around the world are cracking down on foreign real estate investors, but don't expect NYC to follow suit

… cities across the globe attention has turned toward foreign buyers and investors many of whom its argued buy up … on vacant apartments  and  a tax on purchases by foreign buyers  Similarly the United Kingdom has instituted a stamp … launched new regulations aimed at outing anonymous buyers both in NYC and Miami But as for taxes along the …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 28, 2016 - 8:59AM
The Federal Government is cracking down on shady anonymous buyers in NYC and Miami

… have been quite a hot topic in the city recentlythanks in no small part to last years blockbuster … need to pay attention to said Treasury official Jennifer Shasky Calvery As part of the new initiative title insurance … 9 ways to put Midtowns empty piedaterres to good use Ask an Expert Are there any drawbacks to buying an apartment under …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 13, 2016 - 4:41PM
Owner beware: deed theft scams are still booming in NYC

… Weve been hearing reports for months now that deed theft scams are a growing problem in the city and after a New York Times report on the issue over the weekend  it seems …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 9, 2015 - 3:59PM