Buying a home is definitely exciting, but the process is not without its hang-ups. While most people are aware of common closing day issues, including unpleasant discoveries during the final walk-through, many other things can also go awry. Realty Times explains a few...
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What should you know before buying a condo?
Buying a condominium unit instead of a single-family home can offer you a lot of advantages. You do not need to worry about exterior maintenance and upkeep, and you often have access to amenities, such as a fitness center or pool. Whatever your reasons for buying a...
What do you know about buyer closing costs in real estate?
While saving up to buy your first home in New Jersey, ensure that you account for everything. Did you add closing costs to your budget? If you have never heard of closings costs, now is the time to change that. Do not let unexpected costs keep you from becoming a...
What must New Jersey landlords do to evict a tenant?
Landlords in the Clifton area depend on their tenants to pay rent on time, to keep the property in good condition and not to cause trouble. After all, a landlord’s rental properties may be their main source of income, and they rely on their tenants to uphold the terms...
What should be covered in a residential home inspection?
It can take months for a New Jersey family to find its dream home. After endless days of searching online listings and countless visits to open houses, the members of a family may rejoice on the day that they locate a property that meets all of their requirements....
Strategies to make it easier to sell a home
Homes in New Jersey don't always sell immediately after they are put on the market. Reasons such as a lack of curb appeal or an unkept interior could lead to major delays. Homeowners should take steps such as mowing the lawn or planting new grass to make the exterior...
What rights do you have when tenants have unauthorized visitors?
Being a landlord in New Jersey isn't particularly easy. Not only do you have to come up with the capital to invest in real estate to begin with, but you also have to maintain the properties you purchase over the years.Beyond that, you have to collect rent from tenants...
Key eviction law tips for New Jersey landlords
Many people in New Jersey consider investing in real estate but may be concerned about how to handle difficult or dangerous tenants in their income properties. In most cases, tenants also want to avoid an eviction, but landlords can help themselves prepare for...
The downsides of buying far from the city
Those who live outside of a major city and its suburbs are generally said to live in the exurbs. In some cases, exurbs are literally nothing more than a collection of residential neighbors located far from grocery stores or other community resources. Therefore, it can...
Are you buying a home? Avoid these home inspection mistakes
A home inspection may not be the most exciting part of purchasing a property, but it's absolutely one of the most important. Without this, you never truly know what condition the home is in.Here are five of the most common home inspection mistakes that buyers...