We’ve all heard that the current real estate market is a challenge for buyers, due to low inventory and high interest rates. This makes the selection of a real estate attorney and a qualified real estate agent even more critical. Selecting your team will help you...
Real Estate
Don’t You Dare Waive Inspections
Should you waive inspections? In this blog, we are going to investigate this recent phenomenon that started during the seller's market and is certainly even more common today -- buyers waiving the inspection contingency. During this unsettled market, buyers and...
Real Estate Trends for 2023
While today’s real estate market remains unstable for some, there is one fact that remains true: buyers want to buy, and sellers want to sell. Between the inventory of homes available and the values of homes due to inventory, it is highly advisable to form your “home...
Closing Costs in New Jersey
Understanding closing costs can be confusing, but figuring it out early will make the closing day much less stressful. As such, an experienced real estate attorney can guide you through fully understanding what you are paying for and why. In addition, always remember...
Mortage Rates Shaping Today’s Real Estate Market
High demand, low inventory and rising interest rates creates a unique equation for today’s real estate market. With the reality of some buyers being priced out of the market, bidding wars and the high demand of new construction, now more than ever buyers should retain...
Bidding Wars in Today’s Real Estate Market
In today’s competitive real estate market, bidding wars can become a widespread practice among buyers. Depending on the location and the allure of the property, some buyers opt to enter a bidding war to be the most attractive buyer in a competitive landscape. However,...
New Jersey’s Real Estate Market
While the housing market remains in flux throughout the nation, New Jersey remains both an attractive and competitive real estate market. Nevertheless, New Jersey is experiencing a challenging real estate market in which guidance is important to navigate the intense...
New Law Protecting Home Buyers and Renters
Certainly, there are areas within New Jersey that are especially at risk for flooding and flood damage. However, renters and buyers may be unaware of the potential flood risks when opting to make a purchase or enter into a lease agreement. To remedy this potential...
Today’s Real Estate Market Prices
While inventory remains low and interest rates remain high in the State of New Jersey, this means that the real estate market remains increasingly competitive. With today’s market representing a 3.9% price increase compared to 2022, buyers should especially consider...
Do Residential Leases Automatically Renew?
Residential Leases can be at times tricky to navigate, as they contain many elements that may not be that straightforward to understand. Simply put, leases are contractual agreements between the owner of the house/unit and the tenant that outline agreeable terms for a...
Radon Tests: What You Need to Know Heading into a Real Estate Transaction
When purchasing a home, important considerations are always included in the process – ranging from finding the perfect neighborhood to even smaller details, such as the number of bedrooms. A real estate transaction is one of the largest purchases you will make in your...
When a New York Style Closing May Be Better
Just like New York-style pizza, a New York style real estate closing is unique and full of "flavor." Essentially, a New York style closing usually has the parties coming to terms with certain issues, primarily inspection issues, before the formation of the Contract....