When you’re ready to sell your home, it’s natural to hope that a buyer will come along quickly. You may even greet the first offer that comes along with a huge sense of relief because it eliminates any anxiety you may have about finding a buyer and lets you start...
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How to prepare for buying your first home
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Jan 19, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
Buying your first home can be a scary and overwhelming venture, especially when you are trying to purchase in an in-demand area such as the Bronx. If you're serious about owning a home, you need to have a road map in place so that you can take steps toward your end...
What’s the difference between rent-to-own and land contract property deals?
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Jan 8, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
Sometimes, you can afford the payment on a house easily enough -- but you can’t scrape a down payment together and still pay your rent. Those are the kinds of problems that can lead buyers to look at properties with owner financing, including rent-to-own and land...
Direct buyers: What you need to know
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Dec 21, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
In the world of New York City real estate, most buyers and sellers have a real estate agent to help them find the properties they’re seeking. On occasion, however, a direct buyer with no ties to an agent approaches a listing agent regarding a property in which they’re...
Do you need an inspection before buying a home in the Bronx?
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Dec 10, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Whenever you’re looking at buying a new home, one of the best things you can do is make sure you’re able to get an inspection. When you walk through the property, you’ll be able to have a general sense of the condition it’s in, but hiring an inspector means you’ll get...
Who needs to repair a duplex?
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Nov 21, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Many duplex owners actually own the entire building. There merely rent out one side while living in the other. In a case like this, the owner has to make the repairs, unless the terms of the lease say otherwise. In some cases, though, two people will both sides of a...
Dealing with disputes regarding property boundaries
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Nov 11, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
If you are the owner of a home, it likely took you years of hard work and commitment to lead you to become a proud homeowner. Therefore, you'll want to do everything you can to maintain the value of your home, and make sure that it is not compromised in any way. The...
Questions to answer when buying your first home
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Nov 4, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Buying your first home is an exciting process that also comes along with quite a bit of anxiety and pressure. Even if you’ve been planning your purchase, you’re likely to have concerns about making a mistake that could cost you time and/or money. Here are some of the...
Selling your co-op means selling your buyer to the board
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Oct 23, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Every real estate deal requires the seller and the buyer to jump through a few hoops -- but selling your co-op takes extra steps. Aside from making sure the property is in tip-top condition to put on the market and finding a buyer who can afford (and obtain) the...
What should you include in your property condition disclosure?
On behalf of Law Office of Phil Napolitano | Sep 29, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Selling real property in New York can be a difficult process. You need to work on the property to get it in the best condition possible to maximize your sales price and then find professionals who can help you with the process of listing and selling your home. Then,...