Tag: Estate Planning

Vacant Home Costs in New York: What Property Owners Should Know

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Jun 20, 2026 | Estate Properties, Homeownership, Investment Properties, New York Real Estate | 0

Learn the hidden costs of keeping a home vacant in New York, from taxes and insurance to estate properties, co-ops, maintenance, and missed opportunities.

What Happens to a Home When Someone Dies Without a Will in New York

by Brian Phillips, CRS | Jun 20, 2026 | Homeownership, New York Real Estate, Probate and Estates | 0

When someone dies without a will in New York, what happens to their home? From Surrogate’s Court and estate administration to inheritance rights, co-ops, condos, mortgages, and selling inherited property, here’s what homeowners, heirs, and families need to know.