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Falling Behind on Your Mortgage Payments

Many circumstances can cause a borrower to fall behind in his or her mortgage payments.

Property with a View

Many homeowners purchase property because of the view. In fact, a good view can add significantly to the value of a home. Generally speaking, however, a property owner has no right to a view.

Square Footage of a Home

In almost every sale listing for a home, there is some indication of the square footage of the home. How is the square footage of a home determined?

Impact Fees

ABC Construction Corp. sought a permit to begin construction of 25 residences in the Southwell Hills Community, located in the County of Rockland. The development is situated in a neighborhood full of older houses. The local government authority conditioned the issuance of its building permit upon payment by ABC of certain impact fees.

Estimating the Costs of Interstate Moving Expenses -- The Non-Binding Estimate

Federal law regulates the business of carriers who transport household goods from one state to another. Federal laws and the regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) come into play to advise customers of their rights, including the right to have a mover provide a written estimate of the cost of the move. The estimate may be either binding or nonbinding. With each kind of estimate, certain rules apply.