On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Nov 19, 2020 | Firm News
The process of buying a home can be lengthy and sometimes frustrating. The closing is the final step you have to take before you officially become a homeowner. The prospect of a real estate closing can be both exciting and scary. Issues can arise at the last minute to...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Oct 16, 2020 | Firm News
If you have assets, such as equity in your home, it could negatively affect your eligibility for Medicaid and mean higher probate costs after you die. You may think that transferring your home to your children can provide the necessary protection. However, this may...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Sep 26, 2020 | Firm News
When you put your home up for sale, you do not want it to linger on the market indefinitely. If your home does not sell quickly, it can become a burden that makes it difficult for you to move on with the next chapter of your life. There are many complex factors that...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Jul 30, 2020 | Firm News
Buying a home in New York may provide you with a valuable opportunity to invest in your future. If leveraged the right way, your home-buying process may benefit you in more ways than one and allow you to boost your credit score, increase your assets and provide...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Jun 26, 2020 | Firm News
The internet makes it easy to upload photos of a “for sale by owner” property to a real estate website and attract potential buyers. When you decide to sell your house without a realtor, however, a contract could protect you from liability and help ensure...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | May 19, 2020 | Firm News
Once you have found what you believe to be your dream home in Schenectady, it may be difficult for anything to deter you from pulling the trigger on the transaction. Yet as many of our past clients here at Higgins, Roberts & Sprunowicz, P.C. can attest to, running...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Firm News
An easement is a legal arrangement that gives a third party limited access to land or property. If you are in the process of buying the home and learn about an easement, it is crucial to understand how the arrangement may impact your use of the home. New York state...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | Firm News
After months of preparation and house-hunting, you are finally ready to close on the perfect property. The past several weeks involved a steep learning curve as you navigated the New York real estate market for the first time. Now, all that is left to do is close—and...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | Firm News
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many facets of everyday life into disarray, including child custody and visitation orders. With schools shut down, travel bans in place and many jobs either furloughed or mandated into telecommunication, co-parents and their kids have...
On behalf of Higgins, Roberts & Suprunowicz, P.C. | Apr 22, 2020 | Firm News
Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you will ever make. However, far too many people put themselves at risk by not seeking legal representation when purchasing residential real estate. The following are four reasons why having an attorney on your...
