What is a pied-à-terre? What makes it different from a typical NYC apartment?

… want owners to permit other people to use the unit eg as an Airbnb or shortterm rental or even a free lodging for a …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 5, 2026 - 10:30AM
What is a CEMA loan, and how can it reduce my mortgage recording tax?

… modification agreement or CEMA is a loan only available to New Yorkers The most common CEMA is offered to those who are … their mortgage In some unique cases it is also available to buyers  Why do owners and buyers use a CEMA This maneuver … on that note Lopez said At some point a bank technically could come and collect on that note Its very rare that two …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 25, 2025 - 9:30AM