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Why A Home Inspection And Final Walk-Through Are So Important

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We’ve been chatting the past few months about real estate and this month we focus on the initial home inspection and the final walk-through, which is really the last chance a purchaser has before they are handed the keys.

Open — but paid off — Mortgages

Chances are, when you bought your home, the prior owner had a mortgage that had to be paid off at closing. It was duty paid, and you received your “title insurance” and the keys to your home, and all was good, until you refinanced or decided to sell. Now, your lawyer is telling...

But, It Was There When I Bought It…

I hear this phrase a lot so I wanted to discuss some important items to review before you list your home for sale. This month, and next, I am covering THREE of the biggest issues I often face when representing sellers.
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How COVID-19 Affects Real Estate Contracts

We are all experiencing new ways of doing things and when buying or selling a home it’s no different. COVID-19 is now a common word we see in the contracts. If you are looking for a home or will be in the future, you are probably going to attend some open houses....

Real Estate Is HOT – Here Are A Few Ways To Stay Cool

My cat, Felix, loves to sit by our pool, but he is afraid to jump into the water. If you are Felix right now, sitting on the edge, wondering if you should jump into the real estate market - let me tell you, it might be time! Especially if you are a seller. It is YOUR market.

Buying A Home? What You Should Know About Inspections, Repairs & Contract Clauses

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You've just bought a home! Home inspection, repairs, contracts - here are a few things you should know as you go through the process.

Buying, Selling, Expanding?

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If you were headed into the forest to walk a new trail – would you rather go alone or with an experienced guide? Every day, business is a lot like a walk in the forest. Sometimes you can see clearly ahead and you know exactly where to go. Other times, the path gets blurred,...

The Checklist You Need To Read Before You List Your Home

If it’s time to sell your home, you may be confused as to where to start first. (And if you aren’t selling personally, but know someone who is, kindly forward this newsletter over to them.) You wouldn’t fix the brakes on your car if you had zero experience as a mechanic and...

The Top 5 Things Landlords Need To Know

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  And I even made them rhyme so you gotta check it out! I had the great opportunity to speak at NALS of Suffolk County earlier this month (National Association of Legal Professionals) on the basics of contracts and landlord and tenant issues. At Sugarman Law, P.C., we deal...