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Maybe you need to sell a house – your own or one you inherited. However, you don’t want to go through what can be a long, drawn-out process of getting it “market-ready,” then deal with strangers walking through it and sifting through multiple offers (if you’re lucky)...
If you have an investment in real property that you want to sell, you may want to consider a like-kind exchange. The IRS authorizes like-kind exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. A 1031 property exchange allows you to defer gain from the sale of...
One way that modern homebuyers sometimes get the homes that they want is by agreeing to a rent-to-own contract. This is different than simply buying a home or renting it, combining elements of both and making for a more complex system. If you're thinking about using...
A short sale is a purchase that occurs when a homeowner sells a home that they owe more than what the home will sell for. When you’re purchasing a short sale, you’ll have to wait on the approval of the lender who holds the homeowner’s mortgage. This could mean that...
Many people looking to purchase a home in New York City opt for a condo instead of a single-family residence. The reasons for this preference are many. For example, most New Yorkers are social and prefer to live somewhere close to others. Condos are also popular...
Zoning disputes are common. Often, there is a fundamental misunderstanding that triggers a zoning conflict. When friction arises, it is unpleasant for all parties. Resolving such clashes with speed is in the best interest of everyone. Having an awareness of this real...
You just moved into the home of your dreams. Then you learn when talking with one of your new neighbors that there’s a registered sex offender living down the block – or maybe in your building. You’d never thought to ask about something like that. Shouldn’t the...
Rent can be one of the biggest expenses for your business. However, many business owners sign a lease without reviewing it, unaware that leases are generally open to negotiation. Others operate without a lease altogether, exposing themselves to the risk of eviction...
Closing is the official process of signing the documents to buy a new home. You do initially make an offer to the seller, who can accept it, but then you have to get the loan finalized, have inspections carried out and do much more to make sure the deal will go...
It isn’t unusual for several people to own a property together -- and it also isn’t unusual for people to have disagreements. That kind of situation often ends up with one person who wants to sell their jointly owned property and one who doesn’t. When two or more...
