Associate Attorney
NEW YORK, N.Y. — September 24, 2025. The New York Times explored whether remote or hybrid real-estate closings are a smart choice for homebuyers in its feature, “Are Remote Closings a Bad Idea?” (Aug. 23, 2025). The article weighs convenience against potential tradeoffs for purchasers navigating the closing process.
In the piece, Andreas Christou, an Associate in Woods Lonergan’s Condo/Co-op Practice Group, offers practical context drawn from representing New York purchasers and sellers in residential transactions.
“Remote and hybrid closings can work well when expectations are set early and documentation is complete and accurate. For most buyers, the key is preparation—confirm fees, taxes, payoff numbers, and closing deliverables in advance—so the final session, whether virtual or in-person, is simply execution.”
The Times article outlines factors buyers should consider when deciding between in-person, remote, or hybrid approaches, noting that while virtual options rose in popularity during the pandemic, they’re best used with proper planning and professional guidance.
Read the article: The New York Times — “Are Remote Closings a Bad Idea?” (Aug. 23, 2025), (Subscription may be required.)
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For more than 30 years, Woods Lonergan PLLC has specialized in complex commercial litigation across a variety of industries and sectors, with a deep real estate bench and a robust co-op and condominium board governance practice throughout New York City’s five boroughs. We represent boards, sponsors, managing agents, buyers, and sellers in high-stakes disputes and related transactions, including construction and property-damage claims, contract and fiduciary-duty actions, building-operations issues, and appeals.
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