Real Estate Law

While buying a new house can be a dream come true, it could turn into a nightmare if the property carries outstanding expenses that you will have to pay. To take one example, it is possible you will discover a tax lien on a home before purchasing it. Fortunately,...

Purchasing a New Jersey home involves a lot of moving parts, and many people choose to have a home inspection performed before making a final decision to buy a property. A home inspection takes some time and money, so some people opt not to have one. However, this is,...

Buying real estate can be a harrowing experience. By the time you reach closing day, you may think all the problems and delays are over. But you might be wrong. Issues can come up even during closing. Preparing yourself for them can help make the process much easier...

Buying a second home can be a savvy investment, but it can also get you into financial trouble if your ambition outstrips your budget. Forbes describes some considerations to make before you decide to buy a second home to determine whether it is a good decision for...

When your business occupies commercial space in New Jersey and the end of your lease term starts to near, you may want to take some time to think about your current space and decide if it still suits your company's needs. If there are certain things about the space...

Most people know fair housing laws apply to renters. These laws say landlords cannot discriminate against applicants for rental housing. The Department of Law & Public Safety explains fair housing laws help prevent property owners from not renting or selling to...

Before committing to a residential real estate purchase, potential buyers have the right to thoroughly inspect a property. New Jersey’s statutes do not require sellers to offer specific disclosures about a property. Sellers must, however, disclose any known material...

Buying a piece of real estate for a home or business will involve background research to make sure the property meets your expectations. One area to investigate is whether or not the property has an easement. If you discover an easement after buying the property, you...

For most East Brunswick area residents, buying a home is one of the biggest purchases they can make. Homes are hundreds of thousands of dollars and although most of the time the purchases go smoothly, there can be some serious issues that can arise in the home buying...