Real Estate Law

While our office takes pride in representing our clients in the sales and purchases of their homes, we also pride ourselves on our ability to help clients who need more than the standard closing attorney. Our experience in every aspect of real estate law equips us with the necessary tools to guide our clients through intricate and problematic real estate cases. Let us help you with your next real estate matter. 

We at the Law Office of Marc Scolnick know that finding the right attorney to represent you is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.

Areas of Real Estate Law

CONVENTIONAL AND COMMERCIAL CLOSINGS

Closing on a property, either conventional or commercial, can be an all consuming, and frankly, confusing endeavor. We simplify the process by translating bulwarks of legal jargon into clear and concise English. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing in real estate, it is important to hire an attorney who will advocate for you and fight to secure your interests from contract to close. Fill out our contact form below or call our office to schedule your free consultation.

PARTITION ACTIONS

When a piece of real estate has two or more owners and one owner wants to sell and the others do not, all parties need to lawyer up to defend their claim of the property. This frequently occurs in families when real estate is left in a will to heirs, or when a couple divorces. If you want to initiate or defend against partition actions, you can trust us to do everything within the bounds of the law to fight for your interests and to secure you the maximum amount of value when the property is sold. Get the ball rolling, and fill out our contact form below or call our office to schedule your free consultation.

DEED TRANSFERS

Understanding the potential costs and benefits of performing a deed transfer is extremely important; at our office, we will ensure that your deed is accurately prepared for when property ownership inevitably changes hands. Deed transfers are not only important for the buying or selling of a property, but also to guarantee that your spouse, child or other heir can take ownership of your home without the costly process of going through probate.

Within 24 hours of your free consultation and retaining our office, we can execute and record your deed transfer with the New York City Registers Office. Fill out our contact form below or call our office to schedule your free consultation.

LOAN MODIFICATIONS

If your mortgage payments have become unmanageable and foreclosure seems like it is right around the corner, we can help you navigate this precarious situation. Filing for bankruptcy is one of the most effective ways of avoiding foreclosure. That said, if you do not want to file bankruptcy, a mortgage modification may be the solution for you. We can help you renegotiate the interest rate, the principle owed, and the outstanding arrears. Secure your financial future by filling out the contact form below or calling our office to schedule your free consultation.

Even over a decade after the mortgage crisis of 2008, some of our clients suffer from illegal predatory loans; these pernicious loans cripple homeowners with unreasonable monthly payments and interest rates. If you are burdened by such a loan, our office can substantially reduce the payments on these loans through modification. If you want to check if your loan is considered predatory, call our office for a free consultation.

QUIET TITLE ACTIONS

Quiet title actions are a legal method to fix or “cure” a title issue; or to resolve a dispute over the ownership of real property. We can help you attain a clear title so that you are free to obtain financing for your property or so you can sell it. Secure a clear and marketable title by filling out the contact form below or by calling our office to schedule your free consultation.