Real Estate

Onal Gallant Bayram & Amin PC provides commercial and residential real estate services to its clients throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex Counties and North and Central Jersey. Onal Gallant Bayram & Amin PC advises businesses and individuals in the complex world of real estate on topics such as commercial and residential purchase, sale, development and leasing of commercial and residential properties. Onal Gallant Bayram & Amin PC take a comprehensive approach to the needs of their commercial clients and address their real estate litigation needs on issues such as non-payment, notice to quit, and lease violations. With equally vast experience in residential real estate matters, Onal Gallant Bayram & Amin PC provides a diligent and caring approach towards its individual clients, who may be making one of their most important purchases by buying a home. In this regard, John Onal and his team assist their clients every step of the way: negotiating, drafting real estate purchase contract, guiding clients through inspection, preparing the closing documents, examining title deficiencies, and ensuring a smooth closing.

Real Estate Law Matters That Our Firm Provides Our Valued Clients:

Commercial Purchases and Sales
Residential Purchases and Sales
Leases
Refinancing
Short Sales
Contract Disputes
Landlord & Tenant Litigation and Disputes

Real Estate Blogs

01.30.2024

Home Improvement Contracts 101: What to Include?

Home improvement can be a hefty investment. Therefore, U.S. real estate law requires having a written home improvement contract for project costs exceeding $500 (the requirements may vary by state). Even if your project is small and the state does not make it mandatory to have a written agreement, you should ask your contractor for one. ..

03.15.2024

Investing In Commercial Real Estate Is For Everyone

Fix-and-flip home is one of the most appealing investments amongst to people who is interested in investing in real estate. Indeed, when you time it right and you could get a quick and great return on your investment. The process is very simple, you buy a home in need of a renovation, make the necessary renovations and/or aesthetic changes, then sell for a higher price to cover your expenses and bring in the profit...

03/27/2024

Rising Waters, Rising Stakes: A Guide for Landlords, Sellers, Tenants, and Buyers

Rising Waters, Rising Stakes: A Guide for Landlords, Sellers, Tenants, and Buyers ..

04.14.2023

Everything You Should Know Before Buying a House in New York

Buying a house in New York can be intimidating, especially when you take a look at the numbers. The prices are soaring. The median sales price of homes in New York currently sits at $622,026, up by 3.4% over the last year. Adding to the woe, sellers typically demand at least a 20% down payment on the purchase price. So, you’d need to have a hefty amount on hand if you want to fulfil your dream of buying a home in New York. ..

06.07.2023

Buying a House in New Jersey? Know Why You Should Work with a Real Estate Lawyer

Buying a house in New Jersey is not as simple as making payment upfront and walking away with your new home. Real estate sales and purchases involve legal procedures governed by local and state regulations. Only an experienced real estate lawyer can guide you through the process and help you buy your new house step by step. ..

06.09.2023

How to Buy a House in New Jersey – 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid?

Buying a home can bring a swirl of emotions and challenges too. While you may get caught up in the enthusiasm of how to buy a house in New Jersey, make sure you do not fall prey to the common mistakes that many buyers do. ..

06.11.2023

How Does a New Jersey Real Estate Attorney Help with the Purchase of a Home?

Buying a home is a significant investment – and you would never want to go wrong with it. Given the complexity of real estate laws in New Jersey or any U.S. state, a small misstep can cost you more money. While you may manage to find a dream home on your own, the legal aspect of the transaction can be extremely complex and beyond your abilities. Therefore, it sometimes makes sense to work with a New Jersey real estate attorney who can represent your best interests. ..

06.20.2023

Looking to Buy a Home in The Current Real Estate Market in New Jersey

When considering the purchase of a home in the current real estate market in New Jersey, there are several important factors that home buyers should carefully evaluate. Taking these factors into account will help ensure a successful and satisfying home-buying experience. Here are the top three aspects to focus on:..

07.06.2023

S Corp vs. C Corp: Which is the Right Business Structure For You?

The primary differences between S corporation (S Corp) and C corporation (C Corp) business structure may have significant implications on the business owner’s liabilities and taxes. In this guide, we will cover S Corp vs. C Corp to help you understand which tax status is suitable for your business and which is the right business structure for you. ..

07.09.2023

5 Things You Should Know About HOA (Homeowner Association)

There are several factors that you need to consider when buying a home – the location, size & style of the home you are looking for, or how much you can afford. There is another important factor you should keep in mind when you buy a house and real estate in the U.S – does the home you plan to buy require you to join HOA, or homeowners association? ..

07.13.2023

Understanding What is Foreclosure and How to Avoid it

Did you know that U.S. foreclosure filings have jumped to 22% in 2023 first quarter? What does this indicate? This shows that more Americans are losing their homes as a result of persistent economic challenges and higher unemployment rates. Additionally, post-COVID, the government has lifted interventions helping homeowners struggling to repay their mortgage. ..

08.16.2023

Unlocking Wealth and Opportunity: The Power of the 1031 Exchange

Real estate investing has long been a well-liked strategy for accumulating and protecting wealth. The methods that shrewd investors use to increase their returns change along with the real estate market. The 1031 exchange, a potent tool that permits investors to postpone paying capital gains taxes and open up new prospects for portfolio growth, is one such approach that has gained popularity in recent years...

09.04.2023

How to Buy a House in New York – 5 Essential Steps to Follow

For most people, buying a home in New York is a life-changing decision. Post-pandemic, the housing market is calming down. However, buyers are now witnessing a new challenge: sky-high mortgage rates. Amidst frequent drops in market price and fewer attractive offers, buying a house is still possible. This guide will help you understand how to buy a house in New York – whether you simply browsing homes in the city or house hunting actively. ..

09.27.2023

Landlord-Tenant Disputes- What are the Common Ones and How to Resolve Them?

The terms and statutes of a rental agreement typically form the foundation of any landlord-tenant relationship. Both the parties to the contract should understand their responsibilities and obligations, and abide by them to avoid any kind of landlord-tenant disputes that may arise in the future. ..

09.28.2023

Key Elements of Commercial Purchases and Sales Real Estate Agreements

Commercial purchases and sales are often a lengthy and complex process. Though most commercial real estate dealings have a similar approach, each has its own intricacies. Hence, the rights and responsibilities in a purchase and sale agreement may vary based on various factors...

1.03.2020

How to Avoid Mortgage Foreclosure? Repayment Plans

How to avoid mortgage foreclosure? Finding ways to stop foreclosures helps keep families in their homes, preserves communities, prevents avoidable loss, and other negative side effects. Foreclosure is a legal action in which a property owner is unable to make mortgage payments as agreed, which allows the lender to seize the property, evict the homeowner and sell the home, as in the agreement between the lender and borrower called a ..

10.04.2023

When Should You Hire Real Estate Attorneys in New York?

Buying a new home? Often, buyers balk at the thought of hiring real estate attorneys in New York due to the additional cost involved. However, the benefits often outweigh the costs. ..

10.10.2021

How to Buy a House and Real Estate in the U.S.

You do not have to be a permanent resident in the United States to buy a house and real estate in America. You can also take out a mortgage even though you don't live in the US. Moreover, lender institutions can provide loans of up to 50% of the sales price of a house and real estate to foreigners. However, some basic conditions need to be met. Perhaps, having a deposit account in a private bank in the U.S. might be the most important condition...

10.12.2021

What Is A Home Inspection? Why Is It important?

What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a report that gives information about the general physical condition of the home. A detailed home inspection report gives an idea of the general physical structure of the house, its roof, plumbing, air conditioning, water leaks, mold, electricity and septic tanks and more. Receiving a home report will inform the buyer about the general condition of the house. A detailed home inspections report will protect the buyer from surprise costs...

10.19.2021

A Commercial Tenant’s Right to Quiet Enjoyment

While commercial leases generally favor the landlord, the covenant of quiet enjoyment, explained in this article, is one of the most important tools a commercial tenant can use to protect the expected benefit of a lease. Residential tenants can rely on tenant-friendly laws to protect their rights, but commercial tenants must look to the lease or implied covenant of quiet enjoyment. A covenant is a promise, and in a lease, both parties make covenants that govern their behavior. In the case of quiet enjoyment, the covenant provides the tenant with the right to use the rental for its intended purpose, and prevents the landlord from unreasonably disturbing that use...

11.20.2023

Common Real Estate Frauds and Prevention Strategies

Real estate fraud has persisted throughout the history of property transactions. While the techniques used for perpetrating fraud have become more sophisticated with the assistance of technology, there are often warning indicators that vigilant real estate professionals, loan officers, or title agents can spot to prevent fraud...

12.21.2023

Navigating Home Improvement Contracts: The NJ Consumer Fraud Act Shield

Embarking on a home improvement project is both exciting and potentially daunting, especially when dealing with contractors. Recognizing the potential pitfalls in this industry, the state of New Jersey has implemented the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) to safeguard homeowners from deceptive practices. In this article, we'll explore how the NJ Consumer Fraud Act applies specifically to home improvement contracts, offering consumers a shield against fraudulent dealings...

3.3.2021

How to Buy a House in New Jersey?

Deciding to buy a house in New Jersey means significant changes in your life. Because through purchasing a home, you will make your dreams come true. However, this is a process that affects your financial situation, life quality, and personal fulfillment. ..

3.3.2021

The Main Commercial Real Estate Leases Types

At first sight, the commercial real estate renting process seems uniform and smooth. However, property insurance, taxes, utilities, maintenance, and all possible expenses are the issues that tenant and landlord should make clear. Therefore, understanding a commercial real estate lease necessitates attention and professional need from a realtor. Based on the agreements between tenant and landlord, the leases can be divided into the following three primary sorts: gross lease, net lease, and modified gross lease...