Can the United States government, your home state, or even a municipality take away your private property for public use? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is yes. In the United States, this power is called eminent domain.

Eminent Domain: the Basics

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When it comes to investing in real estate, protecting your assets is the name of the game. As such, each property will present its own set of challenges and require different protection strategies.

If you are looking for ways to protect your real estate investments, you’ve come to the...

Most homeowners in New York are required to purchase homeowners insurance as part of their mortgage agreement. Homeowners insurance policies usually cover significant damages to a home, personal liability in the event of an injury, or losses from theft.

Homeowners insurance differs from a home warranty because the latter...

The distinction between home insurance and home warranty policies comes down to a few main elements regarding their specific coverage.

In a nutshell, home insurance is designed to cover damages to a home's structure and the personal property contained therein. Home warranties are concerned with damage to a home's...

Purchasing or selling property is often one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. However, when issues with the property title arise, it could put a damper on the entire experience. Fortunately, a skilled lawyer can help.

If title disputes come up at any point during a...

The purchase of a new home is exciting! It’s likely that when you purchase a home, even if it’s an older one, you’ll be offered a home warranty. Home warranties are offered as a means of protection against unexpected and expensive home repairs. What is a home warranty? A home warranty is like an insurance policy....

Which wellness design features do today’s home buyers want? It’s a seller’s market at the moment in New York and New Jersey. Real estate attorneys have seen clients engage in frantic bidding wars in the quest for a new home as low mortgage interest rates and low inventory of houses have driven house prices...

There are some big numbers flying around in real estate deals and this means potentially large financial consequences for both buyers and sellers alike. Closing costs, for instance, can get very pricey and may be more than you bargained for if you aren’t paying attention to the details, and there can be a...

As the decade-long housing shortage collided with record-low mortgage rates, changing labor demographics, and increased chances for younger homeowners to purchase their first homes, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a home-buying frenzy in 2021. With record-low loan rates, the fastest yearly rise in single-family home values and rents, record-low foreclosure rates, and the largest amount of...

Making preparations for what you want to happen to your timeshare when you pass away can be a difficult task. Many timeshare owners wish to pass on their pleasant timeshare experiences to their friends or family. If this sounds like something you’re considering, it’s essential to talk with prospective beneficiaries ahead of time. Because timeshares...