Every town in New Jersey has various rules and regulations regarding where a person can build a structure on their property. There are setback requirements as to how far a building has to be from the street, how close they can be to a neighbor or body or water,...
One of the most important parts of any real estate sale in New Jersey is the title search. A title search can uncover whether another party has a claim of ownership to some or all of the property being so. If so, the party contesting the claim may have to file a quiet...
Luxury real estate is a lucrative business in New Jersey. When purchasers invest in a property that is promoted as upscale with extensive amenities, they are undoubtedly expecting to get what they were promised. However, it is unfortunately common for real estate...
Navigating the housing market is tricky enough without the transactional details. You’ve been hunting for the perfect house in your price range, located your most desirable neighborhoods/school districts and found a property that checks all the boxes. What are the...
Zoning, while seemingly dry and technical, can have a major impact on people’s lives and their ability to transact business or pursue organizational goals. In one case that went beyond zoning or real estate law and led to a federal lawsuit, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey...
If you want to buy a property, it is essential to ensure it has a clean title, which means it does not have any liens against it. According to Realtor.com, a lien is a legal interest someone holds against a property. It gives the lienholder interest in the property...
Those who are looking to buy homes in New Jersey will likely need to borrow money to do so. A buyer's credit score will be one of the most important factors that a lender will evaluate when reviewing a loan application. To get the best loan terms, an individual should...
As you prepare to buy a new home, feelings of excitement may mask any concerns you have. Yet, making sure you have a satisfactory real estate contract is crucial for the sale to move ahead. These contracts can contain ambiguous language. And they may also include...
