Smarter CEMA New York: A Strategic Financial Tool for Refinancing and Long-Term Investment Planning

Commercial Property Transactions Strategy | Smarter CEMA New York – Strategic Savings for Homeowners

New York’s real estate market moves quickly and often unpredictably. Interest rates shift, property values fluctuate, and lending terms evolve based on economic trends. Whether purchasing, refinancing, or repositioning an asset, property owners and lenders must navigate these changes while managing significant transactional expenses. Among the most substantial of these costs is the mortgage recording […]

Smarter CEMA NY: A Strategic Tool for Refinancing and Long-Term Real Estate Planning

Real Estate Investment Lawyers Strategy | Smarter CEMA NY | Strategic Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

New York’s real estate market has always been defined by its high costs, competitive environment, and rigorous regulatory requirements. Whether someone owns a single property or manages a multimillion-dollar portfolio, even minor decisions can influence long-term financial outcomes. For borrowers, investors, developers, and Private Lenders, refinancing or restructuring debt often triggers significant mortgage recording tax […]

Ian Axelrod, Esq, Senior Counsel

Ian is an accomplished attorney with over 10 years’ experience representing private lenders, financial institutions, investors, developers, and domestic and international high net worth individuals and investment groups in all facets of lending, borrowing, acquisitions and other real estate matters.  Ian has represented prominent lenders, developers, property operators, business owners, and investors for both residential and commercial property development projects. Ian provides counsel on the acquisition, renovation, and lease of multi-family, mixed use, condominium and various other real estate projects.  Prior to joining the firm, Ian was the Managing Attorney at The Shiponi Law Firm, P.C. and, Associate at The Law Offices of Frederick J. Giachetti, P.C.

Ian graduated from SUNY at Buffalo in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Public Law Concentration.  He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2010, and was admitted to the New York Bar Association in 2011.