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Real Estate Library

Our reference library covers real estate from A to Z. Whether you need more information on title insurance, closing and escrow, 1031 property exchanges, or to access our real estate dictionary, we have the scoop for you.

Explore our residential library and the dozens of comprehensive articles we offer to help fill in all of the blanks in your next transaction. Peruse our publications to get the history on title, learn the closing process, follow the escrow disbursements or find out if a 1031 exchange is right for you. Check Out a Book!

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Title Insurance Publications


Real Property, Real Title Insurance

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Title Insurance Publications
It Put Us on the Map; All Over It.

Title insurance provides evidence of title and insures ownership of real property - the cornerstone to a safe and successful residential investment. Click on any of the following document links to learn more, or contact us.

Common Ways to Hold Title (PDF)

Homeowner’s Policy of Title Insurance (PDF)

Steps in the Title Process (PDF

The Preliminary Report-Commitment (PDF)

What is Title Insurance (PDF)

Why Do I Need Title Insurance (PDF)

21 Reasons for Title Insurance (PDF)

Answers For All Your Questions


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Real Estate Dictionary

Define it!
Are you overwhelmed by all of the industry terms? Do you have questions about something you've heard or read? We have answers. Open our Real Estate Dictionary and access definitions for hundreds of commonly used industry terms.
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Answers For All Your Questions
1031 Property Exchange

Read, Learn... Exchange!
The sale of a business or investment asset can create a large tax liability. A properly structured tax deferred exchange under Internal Revenue Code §1031 allows businesses and individuals to defer the recognition of capital gains and other taxes associated with the sale. Read about our best-in-class Qualified Intermediary services through IPX for the proper acquisition and relinquishment of properties. Find your answers here on our 1031 detail page or contact us

IPX Real Estate Brochure (PDF)

IPX Brief Exchange Topics Booklet (PDF)

IPX Cap Tax Rates & 1031 Guidelines (PDF)

IPX Strength & Security Flyer (PDF)

Blank Forms & Documents


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Acknowledgements

Certificate of Acknowledgement (Outside New York state) (PDF)

Certificate of Acknowledgement (Within New York State) (PDF)

Proof of Execution by a subscribing Witness (Outside New York State) (PDF)

Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness (Within New York State) (PDF)

 

Agreements

Consolidation & Extension (Can be used for Spreader) (PDF)

Consolidation & Extension (Can be used for Spreader) (Word)

Subordination Agreement (PDF)

Subordination Agreement (Word)

 

Deeds

Deed Executors (Individual or corporation) (PDF)

Deed Executors (Individual or corporation) (Word)

Deed, Administrators (PDF)

Deed, Administrators (Word)

Deed, Bargain & Sale with covenants against grantors acts (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Deed, Administrators (Word)

Deed, Bargain & Sale with covenants against grantors acts (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Deed, Bargain & Sale with covenants against grantors acts (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

Deed, Bargain & Sale without covenants (PDF)

Deed, Bargain & Sale without covenants (Word)

Deed - Fiduciary (Inter Vivos Trust) (Word)

Deed - Fiduciary (Testamentary Trust) (Word)

Deed, Quitclaim (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Deed, Quitclaim (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

Deed, Warranty with Full Covenants (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Deed, Warranty with Full Covenants (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

 

Lease Agreements

House Lease Agreement (PDF)

 

Mortgage Documents

Assignment of Mortgage with Covenant (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Assignment of Mortgage with Covenant (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

Bond (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Bond (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

Building Loan Mortgage (PDF)

Bond (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

Building Loan Mortgage (PDF)

Building Loan Mortgage (Word)

Certificate of Authority for Limited Liability Co. to Transfer/Mortgage Real Property (PDF)

Certificate of Authority for Limited Liability Co. to Transfer/Mortgage Real Property (Word)

Certificate of Stockholders Consent to Mortgage (PDF)

Certificate of Stockholders Consent to Mortgage (Word)

Collateral Assignment of Leases and Rents (PDF)

Collateral Assignment of Leases and Rents (Word)

Collateral Mortgage (PDF)

Collateral Mortgage (Word)

Directors Resolution to Mortgage Corporate Property First Mortgage (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Directors Resolution to Mortgage Corporate Property First Mortgage (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

First Mortgage (PDF)

First Mortgage (Word)

Mortgage Clause (Property is/is not improved by one or more structures with not more than 6 residential units, having separate cooking facilities) (PDF)

Mortgage Clause (Property is/is not improved by one or more structures with not more than 6 residential units, having separate cooking facilities) (Word)

Mortgage Note (PDF)

Mortgage Note (Word)

Owner's Estoppel Certificate (PDF)

Owner's Estoppel Certificate (Word)

Release of Part of Mortgaged Premises (PDF)

Release of Part of Mortgaged Premises (Word)

Reverse Mortgage (PDF)

Reverse Mortgage (Word)

Satisfaction of Mortgage (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Satisfaction of Mortgage (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

Subordinate Mortgage (Individual or Corporation) (PDF)

Subordinate Mortgage (Individual or Corporation) (Word)

Substitute Mortgage (PDF)

Substitute Mortgage (Word)

 

UCC Documents

Additional Party Form for UCC-1 (PDF)

Additional Party Form for UCC-3 (PDF)

UCC Amendment Addendum (PDF)

UCC Cooperative Addendum (PDF)

UCC Correction Statement (PDF)

UCC Cooperative Addendum (PDF)

UCC Correction Statement (PDF)

UCC Financing Statement (PDF)

UCC Financing Statement Addendum (PDF)

UCC Termination/Continuation/Assignment (PDF)


Affidavits

253 - Affidavit (Natural Person) (PDF)

253 - Affidavit (Natural Person) (Word)

255 - Affidavit (Wrap-Around Mortgage) (PDF)

255 - Affidavit (Wrap-Around Mortgage) (Word)

255 - Affidavit (For Assignment of Leases and Rents) (PDF)

255 - Affidavit (Wrap-Around Mortgage) (Word)

255 - Affidavit (For Assignment of Leases and Rents) (PDF)

255 - Affidavit (For Assignment of Leases and Rents) (Word)

255 - Affidavit (For Exemption under Section 255 of the Tax Law) (PDF)

255 - Affidavit (For Exemption under Section 255 of the Tax Law) (Word)

255 - Affidavit (Negative Amortization)(PDF)

255 - Affidavit (Negative Amortization)(Word)

255 - Affidavit (Wrap Holder Refinance) (PDF)

255 - Affidavit (Wrap Holder Refinance) (Word)

275 - Affidavit (For Assignment of Mortgage) (PDF)

275 - Affidavit (For Assignment of Mortgage) (Word)

Affidavit for Scrivener’s Error (Word)

Affidavit for Stale Deed (Word)

Affidavit of POA in Full Force (Word)

Affidavit of Title (Word)

Affidavit of Trust Existence (Word)

Affidavit of Trustees for Trust Existence (Word)

Affidavit Regarding Mortgage Payoff & Miss Discharge (Word)

FIRPTA Affidavit (PDF)

HETPA/Section 265 Buyers Affidavit (PDF)

HETPA/Section 265 Buyers Affidavit (Word)

HETPA/Section 265 Sellers Affidavit (PDF)

HETPA/Section 265 Sellers Affidavit (Word)

Survey Affidavit (PDF)

 

Contracts

Building Loan Contracts (PDF)

Building Loan Contracts (Word)

Contract of Exchange (PDF)

Contract of Exchange (Word)

 

Accompanying Documents for Deeds

Carbon Monoxide Affidavit (PDF)

Carbon Monoxide Affidavit (Word)

Certificate of Non-foreign Status (PDF)

Nonresident Co-op Unit Estimated Income Tax Payment - Form IT-2664 (PDF)

Instructions for Completion of form IT-2664 (PDF)

Nonresident Co-op Unit Estimated Income Tax Payment - Form IT-2664 (PDF)

Instructions for Completion of form IT-2664 (PDF)

Nonresidential real Property Estimated Income Tax Payment Form (IT-2663) - Revised (PDF)

Instructions for Completion of form IT-2663 (PDF)

Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PDF)

Real Estate Transfer Tax Return Supplemental Schedules (TP584-1) (PDF)

Revised Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return, Credit Line Mortgage Certificate, and Certificate of Exemption from the Payment of Estimated personal income Tax (TP-584) (PDF)

Instructions for Revised Form TP-584 (PDF)

Smoke Detector Affidavit (PDF)

 

Miscellaneous

Ancillary Charge Authorization Form (Word)

CTT Preliminary Title Report (PDF)

Notice of Availability (PDF)

Notice of Availability (Word)

NYS Good Faith Estimate Final Statement (Word)

Notice of Availability (Word)

NYS Good Faith Estimate Final Statement (Word)

NYS Good Faith Estimate Preliminary Statement (Word)

Report of Closing Form (Word)

Request for Authority Form (PDF)

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Power of Attorney

Instructions (PDF)

Instructions (Word)

Major Gifts Rider (PDF)

Major Gifts Rider (Word)

Modifications to Major Gifts Rider (PDF)

Major Gifts Rider (Word)

Modifications to Major Gifts Rider (PDF)

Modifications to Major Gifts Rider (Word)

Modifications to Statutory Power of Attorney Form 2021 (PDF)

Modifications to Statutory Power of Attorney Form 2021 (Word)

Statutory Power of Attorney Form 2021 (PDF)

Statutory Power of Attorney Form 2021  (Word)