Contractors and subcontractors often do significant work without receiving full compensation ahead of time. Property owners are often loathe to pay for a project in full before work begins out of fear of losing their money. It is common for construction and remodeling...
Real Estate
Should you lease or buy commercial property for your business?
Should you lease or buy the building that houses your business? Many entrepreneurs confront this question just about the time their business starts to thrive, necessitating a move to bigger quarters. A wrong decision can be financially devastating. Here are some of...
Understanding CAM fees in your commercial lease
You may have heard your landlord refer to CAM fees or seen them in your lease before. These charges can feel ill-defined and it can be hard to figure out exactly what they refer to. As a tenant, though, it’s important to know where your money is going so that you can...
If you’re closing a real estate transaction, include your attorney
You’ve been looking for a property to buy for months, and you think you finally found the one. You’re ready to make an offer and hope that you can close on the property soon. A closing is the last step of buying a property. The closing date is generally set several...
What should a commercial lease include?
Whether you are a property owner leasing out a space to a business owner or an entrepreneur looking for a new space for your company, you need to understand what your commercial lease may need to include. When you sign, both of you are then bound by that contract....
Do I need a real estate attorney to buy a home?
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people ever make. It is a process that requires commitment, consideration and care. One thing some potential home buyers in New Jersey and New York may not realize is that you must hire a real estate attorney for the...

