Mortgage insurance is an important factor to consider when purchasing a home in New Jersey. Whether it is necessary or required hinges on the type of loan and factors related to the purchase. Understanding the role and need for this insurance can aid potential...
Real Estate Law
What protects home buyers from a seller who won’t leave?
Buying real property in New Jersey requires a lot of planning, especially if people want to use the home to serve as their primary residence. There may be repairs or modifications to make, as well as moving plans to solidify. Home buyers need to time things carefully...
What homeowners should know about New Jersey eminent domain
New Jersey homeowners should become familiar with eminent domain. The government can acquire private property for public use that benefits the overall community. Reviewing eminent domain laws can help you understand your rights if you face this challenging situation....
Are contingencies and deposits essential when buying a house?
Many homebuyers may find themselves in unfamiliar territory when faced with the intricacies of a purchase agreement. Because of this, they may sometimes overlook important clauses in the document. Contingencies and earnest money deposits are among these critical...
What are common provisions in a real estate contract?
Selling a home or other piece of real estate is often the largest transaction of our lives. These deals can run in the hundreds of thousands and can reach millions. When navigating these transactions, it is important to have a clear understanding of everyone’s...
Could the appraisal derail your New Jersey real estate closing?
It can take many weeks, often more than a month, to go from an accepted offer to a successful closing on a piece of real estate. Many people want to celebrate when their real estate agent tells them the seller accepted their offer, but plenty can go wrong before you...
Can you avoid a contractor securing a lien against your home?
The title records for your home are what ensure your legal right to ownership and access. When there are issues with your title, your investment in the property could be at risk. Many homeowners in New Jersey have voluntary liens on the title of their property. Their...
My neighbor’s tree reaches over my yard. Can I trim it?
Real estate disputes with a neighbor often involve boundary lines. There can be confusion over where the exact line is or how each person is allowed to use it. For instance, maybe you're interested in buying a new home. But there's a tree on the neighbor's property...
Resolving a boundary dispute with a neighbor
There are few bigger purchases than obtaining a new family home. For many people, this is a lifelong goal that they have worked extremely hard for. Due to the importance of the family home, people can be very protective of their property. Generally, neighbors manage...
Must New Jersey home sellers disclose their houses are haunted?
Do you have a house to sell that comes with its own invisible tenant? New Jersey homes for sale that are alleged to have paranormal activities present special circumstances for the home sellers. In fact, they may need to disclose this to potential buyers. But, as with...