(Part III of a series on buying a home)Real estate transactions are fairly standardized. Most residential home sales occur without a serious hitch. But that is not to say there is no need for an attorney. Think of a real estate lawyer as a form of insurance; hopefully...
Month: November 2017
Special considerations regarding divorce and a couple’s business
Take time and be focused, because "it can be messy."That short piece of advice is delivered by a financial columnist in a recent Forbes article discussing concerns relevant to a family business in a divorce. Specifically, what might be bit muddled and certainly...
Commentary on tax proposals spotlights spiked foreclosure potential
It seems that the news these days is dominated by a stream of high-profile and sometimes explosive stories.Normally, tax reform might not be considered as a candidate on any list of "breaking news" pieces. In fact, many people understandably find the subject dry and,...
How long does it take to get divorced in New Jersey?
Most people spend a long time considering divorce before they take the plunge. But once the decision is made to get divorced, they may be anxious to get it over with and start the next chapter.How long does a typical New Jersey divorce take? What's the quickest it...
Writer-referenced “good divorce” will differ in each case
Never boilerplate.For some things in life, an optimal outcome is best achieved through a result that is unwaveringly consistent. In such matters, it is a tried-and-tested strategy spurring the same conclusion every time that spells a winning formula. Not with...
Is the down payment really holding you back from buying a home?
(Part II in a series on buying a home) There is a prevalent belief that you need a down payment of 20 percent to purchase a home. This is not the case, even for a conventional mortgage loan. Depending on how much house you are buying and whether you qualify for...
A potential new twist? Alimony spotlight in U.S. Congress
It is unsurprising that, given family law's highly case-specific variables, divorce is often a complex endeavor for many affected parties.Put another way: There is usually a lot to think about. We prominently note that on our website at the Somerville Law Office of...
Government takings: What exactly is eminent domain?
As we stress in a recent blog post at the New Jersey Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, the real estate universe is vast.We note in our October 6 entry that the realm poses "broad and diverse" challenges and opportunities in both the residential and commercial sphere, and...
Crowdsourcing is one solution to the down payment for homebuyers
Part I of a series on buying a homeIn many parts of the county, including central New Jersey, house payments are more affordable than the rising cost of renting. The main barrier for those who would like to buy a home isn't the monthly mortgage but the down payment....
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