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Co‑Purchasing a Home? Legal Tips for Unmarried Buyers

Buying a Home with a Partner or Friend? Here’s What Unmarried Buyers Need to Know Buying real estate with someone you’re not married to—whether it’s a romantic partner, friend, sibling, or business partner—is increasingly common. But without proper planning, these …

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Why Do I Have To Pay A Capital Contribution To The Condominium Association When Buying A Condo In Connecticut?

Capital Contribution to HOA Closing Costs Paid to Condo Association Today, I had a closing with a client n a condominium in New Milford. The particular condominium association (or home owners association, commonly called “HOA”) had a condition to buying …

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What is the Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax?

What is a real estate conveyance tax? A real estate conveyance tax is a tax paid by the “Transferor” in a real estate transaction, typically this is a Seller. However, there are some clever Sellers that put the burden of …

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What is a Real Estate Binder or Offer to Purchase?

How is a Binder/Offer to Purchase Different from a Contract? What is a Binder or Offer to Purchase?  A real estate binder is an agreement that is commonly drafted by real estate agents. It is a document that contains all …