Condominiums and co-operatives (commonly referred to as condos and co-ops) are becoming an increasingly more important source of housing for Americans. Demographic trends are seeing more individuals favoring location and […]
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Understanding Tenancies and Tenants’ Rights
Acquiring residential real estate in the form of single-family and multi-family properties is a common method to build wealth and generate a strong and consistent cashflow. As a residential real […]
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Understanding the Difference Between Condos, Co-ops and HOAs in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut
While condos and homeowners’ associations (“HOA”) are quite common, co-operatives are less common and often misunderstood. Many readers may be asking themselves how these three are different. While all three […]
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How to Work with Zoning Laws in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut
In real estate, zoning laws are arguably the most important consideration for any owner seeking to alter or redevelop their property, or any would-be buyer. Want to construct a warehouse […]
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Understanding Property Insurance in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut
In autumn, tourists from across the world flock to New England to witness the breathtaking foliage – red, orange, yellow and green leaves set fire to the forest and create […]
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Understanding the Difference Between a Share Sale and an Asset Sale
There is more than one way to buy or sell a business or transact in real estate. When transacting, there are two options: share sales and asset sales. An experienced […]
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Actual Cash Value and Replacement Costs in Homeowners’ Insurance Claims
Homeowners’ insurance protects you from the unexpected. It’s not meant to be a windfall if a covered event occurs; rather, insurance makes you whole by compensating you for the loss. […]
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Water Damage Insurance Claims
Most homeowners, business owners and property investors will inevitably have to file a water damage claim with their insurer. The harsh winters in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut ensure that […]
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Considerations for Starting a Real Estate Holding Company
For most real estate investors, or those considering investing in real estate, the question inevitably rises: should I hold the property myself or hold it in a real estate holding […]
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Judicial vs. Nonjudicial Foreclosures
Whether a borrower or lender, questions on foreclosure will inevitably arise. As a lender, foreclosure is most often the “second way out” – the manner of getting repaid if the […]
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