On December 2, 2016 Hallmark Abstract President Michael Haltman wrote an article concerning the significant new mortgage recording fees set to be imposed by Suffolk County, New York! In the article Haltman opined that the new fees represented ‘an egregious money grab and as regressive a tax as has been seen in some time! And, by some […]
Update December 7, 2016: The new fee discussed below has been passed by the Suffolk County legislature per the County website… $300.00 per document MORTGAGE VERIFICATION FEE effective January 1, 2017 Suffolk County, New York has announced a new fee that will be required to record certain mortgage and mortgage-related documents! To this observer, this seems to be […]
If You’re Thinking About Buying Your First Home… Would you, or maybe someone you know, like to attend a short seminar where in one location you can meet all of the professionals who are involved in the process of buying a home, learn from them about some of the potential pitfalls along with the ways […]
This Top 10 list is presented for those of us who think that their cost of living has gotten completely out of control! After reading the list some might feel a little bit better knowing that their hometown is not present while others will have confirmation of a fact they have always known or at the very […]
Long Island, New York Networking Visitors Day! What is your plan to grow your business in 2016? On January 13, 2016 the Dynamic Business Alliance will be holding a Visitors Day that will take place at the Embassy Diner in Bethpage, Long Island. The Visitors Day, as well as our normal weekly meeting, will begin at 7:00AM […]
Niche.com has compiled a list of the Top 100 best suburbs in New York to raise a family! Did yours make the cut? First, here’s the criteria that was used in making the determination of where a suburb ranks… Factors Considered Factor Description Source Weight Crime & Safety Grade Niche’s Crime & Safety Grade, which […]
We Look Forward To Seeing You There! Simply RSVP Using The Link In The Invitation Below Please join Thomas Kokinias, Senior Vice President at Sterling National Bank, Hallmark Abstract, and Fidelity National Title Group for a complimentary CLE Seminar and Breakfast. Ethical Issues and Transactional Pitfalls Course Description: In this seminar, we will address some practices […]
In September 2014 the New York State approved speed cameras for school zones went online! How do I know that? I read it in the newspaper but worse than that I received a Nassau County ticket for driving 35 MPH in a 25 MPH zone and was assessed a hefty $50 fine plus a $30 […]
On October 6th Be There For The Long Island Fight For Charity Boxer Matchup Reception! As a boxer in last years 10th Anniversary Edition of LIFFC I know firsthand about all of the good that this organization does for the charities that it represents including The Genesis School for children with Autism! In a prelim to this […]
Update July 14 at 2:10 PM: From Newsday, Negotiations between the LIRR unions and the MTA “have collapsed,” according to the unions, which are “now proceeding with strike plans.” The MTA on Monday rejected a counteroffer from the unions and “presented no counter proposal,” lead union negotiator Anthony Simon said in a statement. “MTA has clearly […]
