Bob Friedman

Rochester Real Estate Attorneys

We tend to associate real-estate with positive images ? family, security and aspirations.

And real-estate is one of the few assets where leverage is abundant when compared to other assets, allowing the buyer to invest in a property that is worth many thousands, sometimes millions of dollars.

There are however, some inherent problems with real estate. Some examples include:

Title Disputes ? Occasionally the title of the property is not clearly defined, resulting in disputes and litigation over who owns it. New York has a statutory period of ten years in which a claim can be made against a private individual - even longer against a municipality.

Joint Ownership ? When joint owners of a property disagree over what to do with it, a court may order a partition to separate their interests. This can be a long, drawn out process and an experienced Rochester Real Estate Attorney will advise his clients on how to maximize their position.

Zoning and Planning ? Zoning and planning are regulations enforced by local government when determining the way properties can be used. This part of the law is relevant for both commercial and private real-estate and deals with areas such as the height and shape of the property, or which commercial use is granted to it. Local government decisions can be challenged through a procedure called Article 78 proceedings.

Initial Purchase ? The purchase of property is a specialized area which, if not handled correctly, will result in significant problems in the future. Some of the areas I advise our clients on are purchase and sale agreements, insurance coverage, assisting with the negotiation of terms, commercial leases, environmental reviews and refinancing of bank loans.

Do any of these instances apply to you?

• Are you preparing to purchase your first home in the Rochester area?
• Are you selling your home and moving to another?
• Are you looking to retire to a vacation home?
• Do you own the property in Rochester from which you run your business?
• Are you investigating a development opportunity in the Rochester NY area?
• Are you facing a foreclosure?

If any of these situations apply to you, I would advise consulting a Real Estate Lawyer in Rochester before signing anything.

If you are buying or selling real-estate in the Rochester NY area, I would be delighted to hear from you. I have been assisting real estate clients in the area for over 30 years, helping them achieve their aspirations - while providing first-rate service for an affordable fee. If you need help with a real estate issue, call me at 585 377 5504 or toll-free at 800 729 4571 - or simply contact me by using the contact form found on this page.

And if I can't help you with your Real Estate matter, I'll put you in touch with the some of the best Rochester Real Estate Attorneys that can.

These are some of the areas in which I can provide legal guidance:

• Adjustable Rate Mortgage Guidance
• Adverse Possession in Rochester
• Appraisals and title insurance
• Architect Agreements
• Rochester Assessments
• Boundary disputes
• Breach of warranty under title insurance
• Brokerage commission disputes
• Rochester Building inspections
• Closing Cost Advice
• Condemnation Help - has your property been condemned by Rochester Area Authorities?
• Condominiums
• Construction Contracts
• Contract Reviews
• Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs)
• Dual Agency Issues
• Easement Reviews in the Buffalo and WNY area
• Easements
• Eminent Domain in New York
• Fannie Mae Lending
• FHA Lending
• Foreclosure Short Sales in Rochester
• Foreclosure Assistance for Rochester residents
• Foreign Nationals with US Real Estate Holdings
• Home Inspection Problems
• Home Title Insurance Requirements
• Homeowner's Insurance Advice
• Homeowners Association Legal Issues
• Land developments and closings
• Land use planning and rezoning
• Lease - Option to Buy Advice
• Legal advice for Rochester residents that engage in flipping Real Estate
• Liens on your Home or Property
• Like Kind Exchange
• Life Estate Deed
• Mortgage Broker Assistance
• Mortgage Fraud
• Mortgage Law
• Rochester New York 1031 Exchange
• Rochester New York RELP's - Real Estate Limited Partnership
• Rochester New York Tax Lien Help
• Rochester NY Real Estate Leases
• Rochester NY Real Estate Litigation
• Rochester NY Reverse Mortgage Advice
• Oil and Gas Leases
• Options to Purchase
• Ownership Considerations
• Predatory Lending
• Probate
• Promissory Notes
• Property Law
• Property Surveying
• Quiet title and real estate matters
• Quit Claim Deeds
• Rochester Real Estate Agent Malpractice
• Rochester Real Estate Developments
• Rochester Real Estate Land Trust
• Rochester Real Estate Syndication
• Rochester Real Estate Transactions
• Rochester Real Property Investments
• Refinancing Issues
• Residential and commercial closings
• RESPA Violations
• Review of Settlement Statements
• Right of First Refusal
• Rights of Way
• Stop Foreclosure in Rochester
• Subdivisions
• Taxes
• Taxpayer Relief Act Guidance
• Violations of the Fair Housing Act
• Working with lenders to ensure the timeliness and quality of their obligations
• Working with mortgage broker to ensure the timeliness and quality of their obligations
• Rochester NY Zoning and Permits