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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...
There are not many milestones in life as fulfilling as owning your own home. Unfortunately, it’s easy to get carried away by the excitement of becoming a homeowner and forget to make certain crucial decisions like conducting a home inspection. This, however, can be a...
Whether it’s your first or fourth, home purchase can be a nerve-wracking experience. From the search for your ideal home to negotiating and getting your loan approved, real estate transactions can be complex, to say the least. Given what is at stake, it goes without...
A short sale occurs when a homeowner needs to sell their home for less than what they currently owe on it. They usually arise if a homeowner is dealing with financial issues and they need to eliminate the monthly payment. If you want to purchase a short-sale home,...
