Keyword: legal
New York Court Favors State in Eminent Domain Case
New York Court enforces eminent domain ruling Today, New York State’s Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the state in the eminent domain as they seized land for the 22-acre, $4 billion Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn which includes plans for a new basketball arena for the New Jersey Nets, as well as offices, apartment buildings and retail. Lawsuits ...
Seeking counsel from “peers”? STOP!
Photo Credit Wondering Around Makes My Head Hurt Unfortunately I am going to pick on Activerain here for a bit. Not because it’s an evil entity, but because it’s where I find the WORST real estate advice being given by “peers”. I have no issue with Activerain charging fees, I have no issue with the point system, nor do I ...
Don’t Kick the Ref in the Head
Photo Credit Controlling Your Frustration Today I was watching the Olympics and saw the clip of the Cuban, Angel Valodia Matos kicking a referee, out of frustration and then getting ejected from the Olympic games – for life. In the 2000 Olympics Matos was the gold medal winner. From winner to loser in one bad decision… The news broadcaster actually ...
Sometimes I Just… Agent Cleared of Wrong Doing.
Recently the online real estate community began buzzing (because the media was buzzing) about an agent who was being sued for not disclosing material facts. I read as some hypothesized, some passed judgement, and others invented names and scenarios to explain how they could see this become a trend. I remember reading and wondering why in the world would we assume ...













