Buying a home is a big step. Especially if it’s your first home, you probably have a billion and one questions about the houses you see, the neighborhoods you visit, and the process you’re experiencing. If you have a good real estate agent and experienced real estate attorney, they’ll be happy to answer your questions […]
Ah, summertime! A season of pool parties, beach trips, grilled burgers… and uprooting your entire life to move into a new home. If you’re like one of the millions of people who buy a new home in the United States each summer, this could be you right now! And while there is no objective “best […]
Facing a foreclosure can be a frightening and traumatic experience for those behind on their mortgages. To make matters worse, many homeowners don’t understand their mortgages and the terms, which means people often don’t know what to do. The first step in managing a foreclosure is to understand where you are in the process. Often […]
One of the common mistakes people make when selling a home is valuing it too high. It’s hard to be objective when you’re thinking about a place you’ve probably loved and enjoyed for years. There are memories in those walls, and you’re not just going to give that away. But if you set the resale […]
If your goal is to sell your home and not just gaze dreamily at the beautiful glossy photos of your perfectly staged guest room, then it’s a good idea to understand some of the things that can derail the sale if you’re not careful. While this is not an exhaustive list, it can certainly help […]
Buying a new home is an exciting time. There’s a lot to think about, from packing to getting the kids into a new school to making sure your loans and financials are in order. With a checklist of to-dos a mile long, you may feel pretty confident that your ducks are in a row. But […]
Buying a home may be the American Dream, but without the right knowledge and guidance, the buying process can quickly become a nightmare. The good news is that you can minimize hassles and stress by understanding a few basics, and by having a skilled real estate attorney by your side. Whether you’ve already been through […]
It’s popular to “go solar” these days. If you’re like many New Jersey residents, you’ve probably had at least one solar company knock on your door promising huge returns for little to no investment. Too many of these solar companies have created more problems than they’ve solved, not least of which is scamming customers and […]
Home ownership is deeply embedded in the American Dream. It’s where so many of us start families or build memories. A home can be part of a family legacy or a stepping stone to bigger and better things. With all those expectations, is it any wonder that this particular dream can quickly turn into a […]
There’s a new scam in town, and this one is affecting home buyers in horrifying ways. Sometimes, an ounce of prevention is the only cure, so arm yourself with the knowledge to head this one off and warn everyone you know that if they’re in the market to buy a house, this could hit them, […]
