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Friday, May 15, 2015

5 Ways Rich People Save Money on Real Estate Transactions

Andrew Lieb , Dan's Papers
5 Ways Rich People Save Money on Real Estate Transactions
Even the most affluent buyers and sellers want to save money on their real estate transactions beyond negotiating the sales price. Many find themselves shopping mortgage brokers for best rates, trying to negotiate commissions out of real estate brokers, or finding the attorney who charges the least. There are many other ways that real savings in real estate transactions are realized beyond squeezing your service providers and commoditizing their services. Instead, buyers and sellers should realize true savings by utilizing these five tips in real estate transactions.

Read Andrew Lieb's full article in The Huffington Post or Dan's Papers.


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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

An Eruv in the Village of Westhampton Beach May Bring in More Real Estate Sales and Rentals

Eruv , Hamptons Real Estate
An Eruv in the Village of Westhampton Beach May Bring in More Real Estate Sales and Rentals
A public utility company is permitted to enter into an agreement with a private Jewish group to erect displays of religious significance on the utility poles said the courts on January 6, 2015. 

In 2008, there was discussion of putting up an eruv in the Village of Westhampton Beach. An eruv is a religious boundary that permits observant Jews within the enclosed space to carry and push items on the Sabbath, which, under ordinary circumstances, is forbidden. This boundary is usually established by attaching strips of woods to telephone poles around the community, thereby requiring private contracts with telephone companies.

A religious group called the Jewish People for the Betterment of Westhampton Beach (or JPOE) sued the Village of Westhampton Beach to oppose the erection of the eruv, arguing that it was a wrongful exception to Jewish practices on the Sabbath and that the government, which was contracting with private parties to establish the eruv, was overtly endorsing one sect of religion over another.

Courts said on January 6, 2015 that it is lawful for public utility companies to erect eruvs as part of a contract with a private party. LIPA’s contract to erect an eruv using its telephone poles was neutral and did not establish a noticeable and overt display of religion throughout the town. In fact, no reasonable observer would conclude from the strips of wood on the utility poles that the government was endorsing one religion over another. Furthermore, since private parties had agreed to finance, install and maintain the strips on the utility poles, there was no excessive government entanglement with religion.

This decision is a victory for religious freedom as a fundamental First Amendment right but is also a victory for real estate in the area. As the strips of woods on the telephone poles are not very noticeable, they will not in any way diminish the appearance of the community. In fact, real estate sales and rentals may skyrocket in the Village of Westhampton Beach now since observant Jews will seek out the community for its eruv. 
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Monday, January 26, 2015

10 Questions to Ask Yourself About a Summer Rental

Andrew Lieb , Dan's Papers
10 Questions to Ask Yourself About a Summer Rental
Andrew Lieb's latest article is now available on Dan's Papers.

Keep these tips handy when planning your seasonal rental search.
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Friday, October 10, 2014

Andrew Lieb's Radio Segment: Save a Deal From Pitfalls (Real Life - 88.3FM)

Andrew Lieb , Hamptons Real Estate
Andrew Lieb's Radio Segment: Save a Deal From Pitfalls (Real Life - 88.3FM)
Here is a clip from Andrew Lieb's radio segment last week on Real Life 88.3 Peconic Broadcasting - You can check it out here. Topics discussed include real estate tips to close a deal for sellers and agents. Learn how to be proactive to save a deal from pitfalls.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Why Not to Rent Property to a Family Member

Andrew Lieb , Hamptons Real Estate
Why Not to Rent Property to a Family Member
Before letting a family member stay at your house, read and share Andrew Lieb's latest article published in the New York Section of the Huffington Post.

The answer depends on two very important factors:
  1. Do you really need the money from your rental?
  2. Are you actually related to your family member?

The comprehensive article is available through the following link. Full Article
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