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As you navigate the complex process of purchasing a property, it's essential to ensure that you have a safety net in place to protect your interests. That safety net comes in the form of contingency clauses in your home-buying contract. While they may sound technical...
Those buying residential real estate in New York have to prepare for a lengthy process. First, they have to start looking for properties that meet their needs. They have to arrange tours at those properties and then make offers on the ones that they think would work...
Discrimination in residential real estate has been a problem for a long time, and it’s a topic that needs to be addressed more often. Recently, love letters from potential buyers have been scrutinized for their potential to encourage discrimination. Love letters are...
A dog may be a man’s best friend. However, most landlords don’t quite love these fluffy canines. And this explains why most lease agreements come with a “no pet” clause. But what happens when, in spite of this clause, a tenant insists on bringing a dog into the rented...
As a home buyer, you want to be sure you aren’t making a deal you’ll later regret. To ensure that this doesn't happen, you may need to invest in a home inspector. Home inspectors look for issues in a home. Here’s what they may find: Roof damage Roof damage can lead to...
There are several things to consider when you’re in the market to purchase a home. While you might be focused on the location, layout and similar things, you also need to consider other factors. If the home is part of a homeowners’ association, it’s important to look...
Before closing on a home, you certainly want to have a home inspection performed. It’s one thing to walk through a property yourself. But it’s quite another to have a professional inspector ensure that you’re making a sound investment. You do not want to find defects...
After finding a dream home you can afford and doing all the due diligence, the next big step is to close on the house. It involves a lot of paperwork and signing several documents before you can get the keys to your new home. This is why you should familiarize...
If you bought a home a decade ago, the buying process was probably fairly slow. Homes would sit on the market for weeks or even months. People would consider various homes and walk away from all sorts of offers and deals. It was simply not a quick process, either for...
In a city as densely populated as New York City, zoning laws make a big difference in determining how much housing is available and where. One area where rezoning is being considered is right here in the Bronx. A plan to rezone the area that includes Morris Park and...
