Remote Notarization Approved in NY Effective February 25, 2022, remote notarization is authorized in the State of New York pursuant to section 135-c of the executive law. “Remote notarization” is a form of notarization where the notary officiates the document remotely through audio-visual technology and other security protocols. Remote notarization can be performed by a […]

New York State Tax Law Section 1404(a) has been amended effective as of July 1, 2021. This amendment applies to transactions dated on or after July 1, 2021 with the exception of conveyances made pursuant to binding written contracts entered into on or before April 1, 2021, provided that the date of execution of such contract […]

Over the past year, as a result of the pandemic, Title Closings have seen significant changes to the closing process which have presented challenges to the real estate industry as a whole. One major challenge that we have been experiencing of late is an increase in the circulation of fraudulent mortgage payoff letters. Fraudsters have […]

Please be advised effective immediately the Town of New Paltz has imposed a 1.5% transfer tax on all conveyances of real property within the Town of New Paltz or Village of New Paltz occurring on or after February 1, 2021.  This tax will not apply to transfers which have a binding written contract executed prior […]