Real Estate

Graduating from college. Securing a coveted job placement. Getting married. Having a baby. Those are all seminal life events, to be sure, spelling memorable bullets points for legions of New York City residents. This additional “accomplishment” – and it is indeed that...

Forceful, with a prominent “overdrive” aspect attached to it. That is the depiction offered in a recent New York Times article of the regional real estate scene. And, most notably, that in-depth piece underscores this: The market’s bounce and vibrancy extends to both...

The purchase of a home hardly spells a casual endeavor, does it? That property-linked reality is underscored by an authoritative New York City metro and New Jersey legal source on real estate matters. It duly notes that buying a home is for most people “one of the...

Here’s a point worth noting for any New York City metro business principal or would-be startup entrepreneur who is looking to execute a commercial lease without having any prior experience doing so. Please take due note of this: Even if you have inked residential...

You’ve found the perfect home, your offer was accepted and you’re inching toward closing day. As excited as you may be, it’s hard to shake the feeling in the back of your mind that something could still go wrong. There are a variety of questions to answer as you...

If you started your business in your kitchen, in the spare room or in the garage, moving to a public location for the first time is hugely exciting. It’s also a big risk. When you sign that commercial lease, you’re taking on a big obligation -- and (unlike residential...

Imagine a scenario in which you fall behind on your mortgage payments. Now, imagine how you would feel if your lender takes the first step in foreclosing on your home. Although you’re in a tricky spot, it’s not the end of the road. There are steps you can take to...

Buying a home is a big decision that’ll impact your personal life and finances in a variety of ways. For that reason, you must have a solid grip on the process from beginning to end. The closing process is waiting for you at the end of the road. This is when you...

Owning rental properties can be an excellent way to make a living, and some even view it as a convenient way to start their own business. Some buy homes, others buy apartment buildings. A few even buy commercial properties to rent to business owners.  No matter what...

A commercial lease typically comes with an end date. It may be a year, three years, five years or a custom amount of time -- based on what both sides discuss when signing. Either way, it ends on that date.  If the lease does not have an option to extend, then, the...