Unpleasant surprise: closing a deal when the seller has stopped paying their mortgage

… Even in New York Citys hot market not every deal goes off without a hitch In  Sold  we … at the time but he failed to tell me that he hadnt paid his mortgage or maintenance in at least a year recounts Bond New … was still going to net more money selling the property and paying everyone off One last snag in the matter IRS …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 9, 2016 - 8:59AM
Decoding the "porte-cochere," the amenity du jour—and of old

… lately the portecochereformerly a feature found in stately old prewarshas been having a bit of a moment Literally … fancier  The portecochere is a standout feature in classic old buildings like the Apthorp  as well as 1 and 2 Sutton Place South but in a postcarriage era many old portecocheres are now permanently gated The Dakotas is a …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 4, 2016 - 12:59PM