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Whether you are looking to sell or have just recently moved in, the value of your home is always going to be important. You never know what’s around the corner and you may need to sell up. There are numerous factors that come into play when the value of a house is...
In New York, it’s true that it can be hard to get a good view. You might have only one or two windows that look out over a grassy area or over a part of the city you like. It can be extremely frustrating if you have only a small view to begin with and then your...
Real estate purchase and ownership can be difficult if one or more parties decide to cause a property dispute. Without the right knowledge, a property dispute could quickly nosedive into legal battles – and this could lead to costly fees. Generally speaking, it’s...
In real estate, there are many terms and jargon to know. One to learn about is the quiet title. A quiet title is a lawsuit that’s filed to determine ownership of property or real estate when it is in question. If you are purchasing real estate, it’s important to...
You need to check for several title issues before purchasing real estate. One of those is easements. An easement is a legal tool that gives one person the right to travel over another person’s property for access. People often put these agreements in place informally,...
Real estate transactions are very complex. They involve complicated financial instruments and two or more people with differing priorities. All sorts of issues can arise that derail the transaction even after the seller accepts an offer from a potential buyer. If you...
You’re planning a move to an area of New York, but you’re not quite familiar with the location. You’ve spotted a house and it seems right for you and your family. It’s sizable, modern and clean. It’s all very well having a nice house, but you really need to make sure...
Whether you recently listed your home for sale or have made bids on properties in the hope of buying a new house, having an accepted offer often means that the process is nearly complete. Unfortunately, sometimes things come up between when the seller accepts an offer...
You found the perfect house for your family and spent a lot of money to make it yours. You thought you accounted for everything that could make the property a poor choice, but you forgot about the one variable that is always hard to predict: the bad neighbor. There...
In the legal realm, adverse possession refers to the process of someone claiming property rights on land that someone else owns. While it’s not possible to use this for government-owned land, in other cases, it may cause issues for landowners or those purchasing land....
