What you need to know about real estate law Whether you are selling or buying a home, contemplating a real estate transaction, or in a real estate law transaction, it
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Recovering From a Short Sale By LISA PREVOST Borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth can sometimes get out from under by negotiating a short sale with their
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By Ellen Roseman A house buyer learned her parking spot was illegal after closing the deal. She will pay $15,000 to replace it if she can even get a legal
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For those weighed down by large mortgage payments, there are ways to save money when next year’s tax season arrives; beekeeping, anyone? By ANYA MARTIN One rueful lesson of tax
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by Brian Lund There is no lack of information available about the institutional investment strategies of the world’s billionaires — how they move money in their capacity as the heads of
Read more %1$sWhen Buyers Say: Tear Down This Wall
By LISA SELIN DAVIS When it comes to combining dwelling units, two really are better than one. But expect higher fees and more paperwork. Mortgages for connecting two condos or
Read more %1$sA New Weapon for Bidding Wars
By LISA PREVOST In response to the fierce competition for homes in healthy metropolitan markets like those surrounding New York City, some mortgage lenders are taking steps to put buyers who must
Read more %1$sWhen Big Loans Come to Town
Big loans aren’t just for big cities. Affluent borrowers in dozens of metro areas sign up for the large mortgages associated with million-dollar listings. Their popularity comes as no surprise
Read more %1$sFirst-Time Homebuyers: Don’t Make these Mistakes
Congratulations, you are ready to buy your first home. Now hold on, the process is often long and confusing. First-time buyers may have the urge to embark on this milestone
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by Holly Lynch We asked nine current and former board members, one co-op lawyer and one property manager what matters most and some tips for navigating the process successfully. To read the full article click
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