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Home Sale Law in New Jersey

Buying or selling a house can be an exciting but stressful time in a person's life. It also requires a person to make a large number of potentially life-changing financial and legal decisions.

While it's possible in Bayonne, New Jersey for individuals to buy or sell property on their own, this is not the only (or necessarily best) option. There are many complex legal and financial issues involved, so the assistance of a professional is advisable.

One good way to help a real estate sale or purchase go smoothly is to hire a real estate broker. These professionals can help you find the right house within your budget, or help you find suitable buyers for a house you're selling.

In Bayonne, New Jersey, real estate brokers are typically compensated with a percentage of the home's sale price.

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If the buyer asks a direct question concerning the physical condition of the property, the seller must answer it truthfully. Misrepresenting a material fact in a real estate transaction is a very serious form of fraud, and could give rise to significant damages against the seller.

There are some defects which should be disclosed whether asked or not. Any defect which the seller is aware of, and the buyer can't be reasonably expected to discover before buying the house, must be disclosed.

Buyers, however, also have duties in this area. A buyer will not be rewarded for failing to exercise due diligence.

Generally, buyers have a duty to conduct a reasonable inspection of the property before buying it. Therefore, buyers usually can't recover for defects that could have been discovered via reasonable inspection, unless the seller actively conceals them.

Can a Bayonne, New Jersey Real Estate Attorney help?

As you can imagine, there are many more legal and financial issues that can affect the outcome of a real estate transaction. However, buying a house is also a very exciting time for most people. A good Bayonne, New Jersey real estate attorney can help you focus on the positive aspects, and avoid dealing with the most difficult and tedious (but nonetheless necessary) aspects.

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Life in Bayonne

Bayonne is located in Hudson County, New Jersey, just south of Jersey City. It derives its name from Bayonne, France. A main attraction in the city is the Bayonne Bridge, which connects it to Staten Island, New York. Red, white, and blue lights illuminate the bridge in the evening, as a 9/11 memorial.

The city was initially founded as a township in 1861 and officially incorporated in 1869. Bayonne currently has a population of about 57,000. Notable residents of Bayonne have included actress Sandra Dee and basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.

Popular outdoors destinations in the city include Constable Hook, Bergen Point, and the Hackensack RiverWalk. Bayonne is home to several places on the list of National Registered Historic Places and Museums. Such places include Robbins Reef Light, Bayonne Truck House No.1, and Bayonne Trust Company.

The city of Bayonne is located near Newark Airport and the Newark Turnpike. It is served by the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Transit System. The Bayonne Board of Education provides public education schools for city residents. Bayonne High School has an on-campus ice rink facility for its hockey team.

Bayonne has been called "The Peninsula of Industry" by its locals. Recently it has been earning a reputation as "The Peninsula of Business and Technology". Traditional industries in Bayonne are being upgraded with new technologies and facilities, especially in the service sector.

Bayonne lawyers typically file their cases at the Bayonne Municipal Court. Appeals may be processed with the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. Many lawyers in Bayonne, New Jersey are members of other Bar Associations in addition to the New Jersey Bar Association.

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