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It can be exciting thinking about the prospect of buying your first home. You shouldn't rush into things without thinking of them as clearly as you should, though. First-time homebuyers often make mistakes that can cost them more money than it otherwise should. One...
In Connecticut, an attorney should be present and actively involved in any real estate transaction that takes place. This is required by law for a couple of reasons. The first is that it helps protect the buyer and seller against litigation by making sure all laws are...
Title checks are one of the most important things an attorney can do when you look to close on Connecticut real estate. Without it, you could end up wasting time and money on a property that the would-be seller does not have the legal right to sell. Mortgage lenders...
If you’re buying a new home, one thing you should have is title insurance. Title insurance covers any issues with the home that the title company doesn’t catch during the home-buying process. For example, if you find out that there were filing errors, back taxes due,...
Closing on your new home is a complicated process that involves dozens of pages of paper, multiple signatures and many professionals. You're committing yourself to a purchase that could impact your life for decades. You want to know what you're paying for and why....
Most mortgage lenders are honest, and they provide consumers with an important service. However, there are some lenders who look for uninformed or inexperienced home buyers so that they can take advantage of them. These predatory lenders are only out to make a quick...
If you’re searching for commercial space to lease, such as an office building or storefront, you know how frustrating it can be. You have a set of wants and needs, and finding them all is easier said than done. But then you come across the perfect property. It’s at...
If you run a construction company, you may discover that you and your clients do not see eye-to-eye on what constitutes a defect or a mistake. This can lead to disputes and could even land you in court as you try to sort everything out. So, what is a defect? There are...
In a merger or acquisition, buyers have a responsibility to perform thorough and keen due diligence before moving forward. A commercial purchase will always come with a financial risk. But the risk increases exponentially if you, as a buyer or representative, do not...
Especially if this is your first major project—whether as a property owner or as a real estate developer—you may find yourself wondering what goes into a thorough construction contract. After all, it would not bode well for your building or development plans to come...