by Robert J. Smith | Jul 15, 2014 | Articles
Sellers of coop and condo apartment units rarely if ever will provide a purchaser a contingency based on an inspection being conducted after the contract is signed. Most purchasers do not even consider whether to conduct an inspection before the contract is signed....
by Robert J. Smith | Aug 4, 2013 | Articles
When presented with a lease for a commercial space, a landlord will frequently try to box a tenant into an unworkable situation in the case of Landlord’s subsequent sale or transfer of the property. Landlords do this by including clauses absolving both Landlord...
by Robert J. Smith | Jun 28, 2013 | Articles
So, you are going to buy a home, either a house, a coop or a condo. You speak with a lender or a mortgage broker who tells you that you are “pre-approved” or “pre-qualified” for a loan up to $1,000,000. Sounds great, but this can provide you...
by Robert J. Smith | Apr 17, 2013 | Articles
Interesting article in The Real Deal about sellers in this tight market insisting that buyers purchase apartments without financing contingencies. This is like walking a tightrope without a net. Given the uncertainties inherent in the lending process, I always advise...
by Robert J. Smith | Jan 2, 2013 | Articles
Check out this article in The Real Deal, which lists the top residential deals of 2012. I had the pleasure to represent the Purchaser in #14! http://therealdeal.com/issues_articles/the-year-of-the-penthouse/
by Robert J. Smith | Jul 23, 2012 | Articles
I am thrilled to have represented the Purchaser in this deal, which was the subject of the Big Ticket article in yesterday’s NY Times Real Estate section....
