How Long Will It Take for the Housing Market to Recover from Coronavirus?

This is the million-dollar question asked by both clients and colleagues. When will there be some “normalcy” in the market? In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, we saw the Fed cut interest rates, followed by consequent increases in signed contracts. Median prices were stable for around six months, before rising 11% in the following […]

Be There for Your Borrower

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Providing Counsel and Leadership – Decisions to Make in Spring of 2020

During these uncertain times, leading with experience and confidence and providing exceptional service and communication is essential. We believe that the real estate market and lending environment will return in a strong steady manner over the coming months. We draw upon our extensive experience handling significant market changes and disruptions, including 9/11, the 2008 Economic […]

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.