A George Costanza Economy (Video)

Is GDP dropping 1% due to the harsh winter weather of is it due to greater issues in the economy?

The 2014-15 Common App Essay Quick Guide: Prompt #1

The North Fork and the Financial Times

Wounded Warrior Project Hampton’s Soldier Ride on July 19th, 2014

Join the Hallmark Abstract Service team as we fundraise and participate in the 30-mile Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride (bicycle) on July 19, 2014 that will take place on the East End of Long Island with the starting location in Amagansett.

To buy a house in (insert city here), you need to earn… (Chart)

For 27 cities around the United States including New York, the chart in this article tells how much someone needs to earn in order to buy a median priced house.

What are comp sales?

For anyone about to put their home up for sale determining the correct list price is extremely important. Not too low, not too high but just right. Comp sales are a key but what exactly are they?

Weekly clues about US economic strength

This article shows the US economic calendar for the week of May 26 that will likely have an impact on mortgage rates and the overall real estate market as well. The elections in Ukraine will also be a factor if they spark a flight to quality.

Dr. Sean Lee's 2014 Thinking Skill Summer Camp

7 Ways to Avoid Harm from Pool Chemicals

Not ALL Women with High Cholesterol Need Statins

North Fork Recommendations for Memorial Day

North Fork Real Estate is Hot!

Are these 27 statistics one-offs or combined signs of a gasping economy?

27 indications of economic struggle but are they an aberration or an accurate sign of the times?

Evolution of a Title Insurance Firm

This article was written by Hallmark Abstract Service President Michael Haltman telling the story of how the firm came to be born at the height of the financial crisis and the depths of the real estate market.

Evolution of a Title Insurance Firm

This article was written by Hallmark Abstract Service President Michael Haltman telling the story of how the firm came to be born at the height of the financial crisis and the depths of the real estate market.

Dr. Sean Lee’s 2014 Thinking Skill Summer Camp

Knowing What you are Getting Into!

How confident are you

Which person are you? Do you believe and focus more on the positive things that close relationships say about you or the negative things that relative strangers might say?

College Application Essays - Avoid the Stress

Tempeh Gives a Twist to a Classic Dish

Real Estate and Crowdfunding

Guest article by the Chairman of Realty Mogul, Jay Samit, who discusses crowdfunding as a technique for buying investment property that gives small investors the ability to play with the big boys.

What do Albany lacrosse and Dell Computer have in common?

This article looks at what can happen when a team, or a business, loses its focus and becomes complacent.

First-time homebuyers are struggling to buy (Radio Interview)

Interview with Kathleen Hays on Bloomberg concerning the state of the 2014 US housing market and, despite claims of an improving economy, the plight and stress faced by the first time home buyer who is finding it difficult to buy!

Support Cohen, Schlesinger and Neuendorf for Syosset Board of Education

Food For Thought

This Weekends North Fork Recommendations May 17

Whole Grains May Equal a Whole Lot of Confusion

Another Football Risk–This Time, Cardiovascular

2015 Masters Golf Tournament Tickets: The Lottery!

In the ultimate twofer we are providing two things in this article: 1) A description of Hallmark Abstract Service and the way that we conduct business, and 2) Information on how to apply to enter the 2015 Masters Tournament ticket lottery!

North Fork Results Still Strong!

Quinoa, Pear and More: Enjoy Warm Middle-Eastern Salad

Religion and real estate!

If you have been having trouble selling your home perhaps it's time to bring religion into the mix! St. Joseph may be able to help.

New York Restaurants in America’s Top 45

This article provides the New York City restaurants that were included in the list of the Top 45 Restaurants in America that includes six of the Top 10!

Smoke-Free Laws Helps Kids, Too

Free Admissions Seminars

Medical Marijuana May Help Some MS Symptoms

Kids’ Cereal: “Nutritious Breakfast”–or Dessert in Disguise?

US Economic Calendar Week of May 12, 2014

This article provides the US economic calendar for the Week of May 12 including government statistics scheduled for release and speeches to be given by Fed Governors.

Title Insurance: The Doctor is in the House!

If you are buying commercial or residential real estate someone has to look beneath the 'skin' of the new property and give it a thorough examination. This article explains who performs the procedure and why it is so important.

The ‘tell’ of a home seller!

In an article from the website Equialt some of the tips that will indicate to a buyer that the seller might be desperate are provided. And, in the high-stakes game of real estate, what's better than having an edge?