If you’re a property owner or developer, converting an apartment complex into condominiums can be appealing. It can offer a lucrative return on your investment. New Hampshire has specific laws governing the conversion process, including requirements designed to...
Buying a home involves a lot of moving parts, especially once your offer has been accepted. For first-time homebuyers, the escrow period can be particularly confusing because there is still quite a bit that has to happen before you get the keys. Escrow is the period...
People hoping to buy homes often prepare before ever viewing a property. They secure mortgage pre-approval to know how much house they can afford and to make their offers more compelling to sellers. Despite those efforts, real estate transactions can fall apart,...
Unfortunately, boundary disputes are very common. Property owners and real estate developers who share a boundary or corner often disagree on the precise location of their property lines, which usually leads to court intervention. What are the most common causes of...
No, there is no legal requirement for you to have final approval on a loan before making an offer to purchase real estate. It can certainly strengthen your position if you do, but it is not necessary, and most buyers do not take this step before submitting an offer....
In New Hampshire, the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau requires certain types of properties to be either registered or exempted. An application has to be submitted to request an exemption or appropriately register the property, or it is illegal for that...
A promising property can look like the right opportunity on paper. The price works, the location makes sense and the future use seems profitable. Then the title search, zoning review or financing documents reveal a problem that changes the deal. For real estate...
Buying your first property in New Hampshire is a major milestone. But before you sign any agreement, you must investigate the property carefully. As a buyer, that responsibility falls on you. Failing to do your due diligence can lead to serious legal and financial...
A real estate deal can look solid until the other side suddenly changes course. When a buyer misses a deadline or a contractor walks off the job, you may want a written demand before you spend time on formal court filings. A well-built demand letter can set...
Buying a foreclosed property in New Hampshire can look appealing because of the lower price point, but these transactions follow different rules than standard purchases. The process often moves quickly and leaves little room for error. Understanding the legal steps...