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Assessed value, appraised value and fair market value: What you should know

Finding the value of your home requires knowing the assessed value, appraised value and market value of the property. While these terms all determine how much your home is worth, each is used in different ways. Here is a quick guide to assessed, appraised and market value to help: Assessed value Assessed ...

Eco-Friendly Floors

Choosing new or replacement eco-friendly flooring is one of the emerging trends among house and condo owners. Eco-friendly flooring is made from, or with, more sustainable resources, such as materials that don’t deplete or permanently damage the environment (such as toxic laminates), or reusable or recyclable materials. Here are some ...

Adverse Possession Takes Decades in New Jersey

Photo by Bruno Glätsch via Pixabay One of the ways to take possession of a property is adverse possession, or “continuous trespassers’ rights,” as it is sometimes called in New Jersey. Adverse possession allows you to take possession of property that you did not buy after a certain number of years; however, ...

Buying a Home and Managing Money in Your 30s

Your thirties are a time of many important financial decisions. Many people are starting families, buying homes, and getting settled into their careers by the time they turn thirty. The following ten years are often marked by salary increases, moving into larger homes, and saving for retirement. It’s vital to have ...