Real estate psychology, affordable housing and 7 reasons to own a home!

Real estate psychology, affordable housing and 7 reasons to own a home!

Written by Michael Haltman Posted On Monday, 31 March 2014 06:09

At the Hallmark Abstract Service blog we try and write articles about topics that we feel will be useful to everyone who is involved in real estate in one capacity or another!

That of course includes buyers and sellers, but it also includes real estate agents, real estate attorney's, appraisers, mortgage originators and anyone else who is involved in the process.

Today we would like to provide links to three articles and we hope that you will find at least one (and hopefully all three) interesting and helpful!

Articles from Hallmark Abstract Service!

'Am I (mentally and financially) ready to buy a home? (Infographic)'

For anyone thinking about buying a home this Infographic asks a series of questions that will ultimately lead to one of two answers:

1) You are absolutely ready to buy or,
2) Keep on renting!

'Seven reasons to own a home!'

These are 7 reasons why people are reminded during tax season about the benefits of home ownership and the deductions it can provide, a fact that is particularly true in high tax states like New York!

'What is Bill de Blasio’s next move for New York City?'

Now that the first of Mayor Bill de Blasio's campaign promises, pre-K for all has been funded, the speculation is that next on his agenda will be affordable housing.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions for other topics you would be interested in reading about, send them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or leave them in the comments section of any of these articles.

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Michael Haltman

Hallmark Abstract Service provides title insurance for both residential and commercial real estate transactions in New York State.

Hallmark Abstract President Michael Haltman is also extremely involved with the combat veterans 501(c)(3) Heroes To Heroes Foundation, serving as the Board Chair.

Hallmark Abstract Service

In 2008 we opened our doors focused on two primary goals:

Number one was to be a title insurance company that would provide clients with a superior finished product that completely protects their interests for what will likely be one of the largest transactions of their lifetime.

Number two was to insure that the experience of working with Hallmark Abstract Service was as easy and seamless as possible for all parties involved in the transaction!

From the number of satisfied clients who come back to Hallmark Abstract Service time after time for their title insurance needs, the evidence bears out that we have accomplished these two goals in the past and will maintain our client centric focus far into the future!

Michael Haltman

Post 1984 MBA in Finance from the State University of New York at Albany that concentrated on the tax-exempt market, Michael became a municipal bond analyst at Shearson/Lehman Brothers tasked with following general obligation issuers on the city and state level as well as housing bonds secured by mortgage pools.

This experience at Shearson/Lehman Brothers followed by stints at PaineWebber and Citigroup provided a broad framework and understanding of the real estate and mortgage markets.

As CEO of Exeter Commercial which underwrote and funded commercial mortgage loans as a correspondent lender, title insurance played a critical role in both the underwriting and closing process.

In 2008 recognizing both an opportunity and need, Hallmark Abstract Service was born.

www.hallmarkabstractllc.com

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