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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Real estate and property scams have likely been around since early humans first began trading with one another. The promise of earning lucrative rewards attracts many to the industry, most of them honest and aboveboard. Unfortunately, real estate also attracts those...
The word "disclosure" is a term commonly used in real estate law. It is essentially the act of informing potential buyers about anything wrong or imperfect with the property. In other words, a seller has a responsibility to disclose pertinent information about a...
If you're under contract to purchase a home, your lender may require you to have a home inspection before extending you a mortgage. Even if they don't, it's in your best interest to schedule one. Your real estate contract may allow you to pull out of it if the...
Many states require homeowners or their buyers to hire an attorney to oversee residential real estate transactions such as closings -- for good reason. Yet, New Jersey isn't one of those states. Why, then, should you have an attorney involved in your real estate deal...
One of the most challenging things people experience when buying a new home is juggling the handover dates to suit everyone in the property chain. You need to vacate your current home by a certain date so the new residents can move, and you need the people in the home...
