Neil Garfinkel’s Real Estate Blog

In this month's issue of The Real Deal, Neil Garfinkel is referenced in an article that outlines the complicated relationships between brokers, sellers, and buyers.  Since the 2009 ruling in lawsuit Douglas Elliman LLC vs. Tretter, the usage of new disclosure forms - drafted by REBNY with the involvement of Neil serving as residential counsel - have gained significance for real estate agents.  Click here to read the entire article.

Neil is referenced in a New York Times Real Estate article highlighting possible unforeseen difficulties in qualifying for mortgages on rental units, as opposed to single family residencies.  Click here to read the full NYTimes article.

Neil Garfinkel is quoted in this week's issue of The Real Deal in an article describing some of the disagreements stalling the overhaul of the NYS real estate advertising rules.  Though REBNY and NYSAR agree on most of the proposed regulations, click here to read the full Real Deal article outlining their split on the issue.

Neil is recently quoted in this Newsday real estate blog post detailing how low interest rates in Long Island have affected the refinancing of homes.  Click here to read the article.

Neil Garfinkel is referenced by the Wall Street Journal's real estate section in a top story published September 13.  The article focuses on Hurricane Irene's effects on mortgage business and how the aftermath of the storm has delayed scheduled closings in affected areas, resulting in possible losses for brokers as well as consumers.  Read the full article here.

Neil Garfinkel is referred to in a September 2011 article for Consumers Digest, updating consumers about reverse mortgages and their consequences.  Neil's advice in the online post can be read in full by clicking here.

Neil is quoted by Bankrate.com in a July 18th article highlighting their 2011 closing costs survey, which is performed annually.  To read the full article, please click here.

Neil is referenced in the New York Times' Real Estate section in an article published June 2, 2011.  The article highlights the recent drop in equity values and it's impact on mortgage financing options - through the banks or sellers themselves.  Read the full article here. (Note: The same article was also published on the web on Lender Newscast: Online Mortgage News.)

Neil is referenced in the New York Times' May 26th Real Estate section in an article that provides information about co-ops and the procedures involved with their financing,  specifically in New York City.  Click here to read the full article.

Neil was interviewed for an article in The Real Deal's May issue which examines the new agency disclosure law.  As resident counsel to REBNY, Neil helped draft the law and has been in discussion with the New York Department of State concerning necessary amendments to the law.  This article outlines some of the confusion brokers and buyers have experienced in complying with the new law.  Click here to read the article.