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Schedule Your Free Consultation Today About How To Manage Risk In Real Estate Transactions. The Real Estate Law Group provides affordable legal representation for people with property problems. We offer flat fees and sliding scale fees based upon your financial circumstances. Our areas of expertise as civil litigators include actions for ejectment, breach of real estate contract litigation, compla

ints to partition disputed property, landlord-tenant disputes and other real estate related litigation. As licensed Realtors, we also handle real estate transactions such as for-sale-by-owner transactions, family deed transfers and representation of first-time home buyers and newbie real estate investors. As buyer advocates, we represent the best interests of our clients in every transaction. We also excel in the drafting of legal documentation (such as bylaws, buyout agreements, cohabitation agreements, contracts, deeds, joint venture agreements, leases, operating agreements and partnership agreements). And finally, after over three decades of practicing law, we enjoy helping others learn. We provide landlord coaching, teach online classes at Landlord College and provide free consulting for real estate investors through a monthly online meet-up group. Attorney | Realtor | Landlord Coach

INHERITED PROPERTY: MYTH VS. FACT🏡 MYTH: “If I inherit a home, I can just list it for sale.”Not always. Selling an inher...
09/01/2026

INHERITED PROPERTY: MYTH VS. FACT

🏡 MYTH: “If I inherit a home, I can just list it for sale.”

Not always. Selling an inherited property can involve much more than putting a sign in the yard. Probate, identifying the rightful heirs, confirming who has authority to sell, outstanding liens, taxes, and other estate matters may need to be addressed first.

Taking care of these details before listing can help prevent delays, disputes, and unexpected complications later.

If you’ve inherited a property and are considering selling, getting the right guidance early can make the process much smoother. ⚖️🏠

For general informational purposes only. This is not legal or tax advice.
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

BUYERS REALLY NEED TO BEWARE Hiring a property management company can help take day-to-day responsibilities off your pla...
08/29/2026

BUYERS REALLY NEED TO BEWARE
Hiring a property management company can help take day-to-day responsibilities off your plate, but it does not mean giving up oversight of your investment. 🏡

Before signing an agreement, property owners should clearly understand the manager’s duties, fees, reporting requirements, insurance coverage, emergency procedures, and legal responsibilities.

A well-drafted property management agreement can help reduce confusion, protect your asset, and prevent costly disputes later. The more clearly expectations are defined upfront, the better protected you are as an owner.
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

WHY DID I START DEALGUARD?Some clients have asked why I created DealGuard—and why I am willing to guide a buyer or selle...
08/28/2026

WHY DID I START DEALGUARD?

Some clients have asked why I created DealGuard—and why I am willing to guide a buyer or seller through an entire real estate transaction for such an affordable flat fee.

The answer is simple: I went to law school to help people, not merely to make money.

If maximizing legal fees were my goal, I could continue litigating the messy and expensive disputes people find themselves in over and over again. There will always be attorneys willing to handle those cases.

But that is not what motivates me.

It frustrates me to see people spend enormous amounts of time, money, and emotional energy on legal disputes that could have been avoided with the right guidance early in the transaction.

I have seen what happens when buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and real estate professionals do not receive sound legal guidance soon enough. 🏡⚖️

Costly and emotionally draining disputes often begin with something seemingly small:

• Contract language that appears clear but is ambiguous to a trained legal eye
• An incomplete disclosure because no one explained how to address a past condition that was repaired
• Important questions that were never asked because no one thought to dig deeper
• A risk that was not identified before signing because no one involved was trained to recognize and manage it

My role is to help clients ask the right questions, understand the risks, and make informed decisions before a manageable concern becomes a stressful and expensive legal dispute.

After nearly 40 years in practice, I have learned that many real estate disputes are best addressed long before anyone enters a courtroom.

That is why I created DealGuard.
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE YOU INVEST 🏡⚖️A home inspection shouldn’t be the start of your due diligence.Before the inspector e...
08/27/2026

DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE YOU INVEST 🏡⚖️

A home inspection shouldn’t be the start of your due diligence.

Before the inspector ever walks through the door, carefully review the Seller’s Property Disclosure. Prior leaks or water intrusion, roof age, HVAC problems, repairs, warranties, permits—and sometimes what the seller doesn’t explain—can all point to issues that deserve a closer look.

Give the disclosure to your inspector and identify the areas you want examined carefully. The more you know going into the inspection, the better prepared you are to spot risks, ask informed questions, and decide whether to move forward, renegotiate, or walk away.

And one more thing:

PLEASE don’t waive a home inspection simply because someone tells you, “There’s another offer.”

Another buyer’s interest does not make structural defects, water damage, electrical problems, sewer issues, or an aging roof disappear. Ask what can be verified, understand the risk you are being asked to assume, and never let artificial urgency push you into taking on tens of thousands of dollars in potential problems.

A house may be an emotional purchase—but it is also a major financial investment. Protect yourself accordingly.

Clarity before commitment. Due diligence before you invest.
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

WHEN A BROKEN CONTRACT BECOMES A COSTLY DISPUTEContracts matter, and when one party fails to do what they agreed to do, ...
08/26/2026

WHEN A BROKEN CONTRACT BECOMES A COSTLY DISPUTE
Contracts matter, and when one party fails to do what they agreed to do, the consequences can become expensive quickly. ⚖️

This article explains that Pennsylvania breach of contract claims generally involve three key elements: a valid contract, a breach of a duty under that contract, and damages caused by that breach. It also highlights why contract language matters, especially when it comes to remedies, damages, attorney’s fees, and what happens when expectations are not clearly defined.

For real estate buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and business owners, the lesson is simple: do not treat contracts as routine paperwork. Review the terms, understand your obligations, and get guidance before a small issue turns into a costly legal dispute.

Smarter decisions start before you sign.
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

Hiring a property management company can help take day-to-day responsibilities off your plate, but it does not mean givi...
08/22/2026

Hiring a property management company can help take day-to-day responsibilities off your plate, but it does not mean giving up oversight of your investment. 🏡

Before signing an agreement, property owners should clearly understand the manager’s duties, fees, reporting requirements, insurance coverage, emergency procedures, and legal responsibilities.

A well-drafted property management agreement can help reduce confusion, protect your asset, and prevent costly disputes later. The more clearly expectations are defined upfront, the better protected you are as an owner.

Read more >> https://loom.ly/Roji9P8
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

ATTENTION BUYERS!Before the home inspection, buyers should take time to carefully review the Seller’s Property Disclosur...
08/20/2026

ATTENTION BUYERS!
Before the home inspection, buyers should take time to carefully review the Seller’s Property Disclosure. 🏡⚖️

It is very common for sellers to leave some questions blank... or to check off "inapplicable" in inappropriate circumstances. If your buyer agent is not following up with questions about these kinds of issues, then they are not doing their job.

Prior leaks, water damage, roof age, HVAC condition, repairs, warranties, permits, and missing details can all raise important follow-up questions. The more you understand before the inspection, the better prepared you are to spot risks, ask the right questions, and make confident decisions.

Smart real estate decisions start with due diligence and probing questions before you sign.

And PLEASE do not let anyone talk you into buying a property without a home inspection because there is allegedly another offer. Demand to see evidence of another offer before you take on those hefty risks!
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

Multifamily real estate is getting more attention from investors again, especially as higher cap rates, shifting supply,...
08/19/2026

Multifamily real estate is getting more attention from investors again, especially as higher cap rates, shifting supply, and more cautious underwriting create new opportunities. 🏢

But the key is not blindly chasing headlines. It’s understanding the numbers, the risks, the financing, the property condition, the lease terms, and the long-term strategy before making a move.

For investors, the best opportunities often come when the market feels uncertain, but due diligence matters more than ever.

Before buying, selling, or investing in multifamily real estate, make sure you have the right legal and real estate guidance in place. Smart deals start with smart questions.

Read more >> https://loom.ly/WW-t_-4
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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

STANDARD CONTRACTS STILL CARRY RISKThe widely used form called the “Standard Agreement for the Sale" was created by the ...
08/18/2026

STANDARD CONTRACTS STILL CARRY RISK
The widely used form called the “Standard Agreement for the Sale" was created by the PA Assoc of Realtors to make life easier for real estate agents and brokers. But the word “standard” creates a false sense of security for everyone.

As an attorney who has always advocated for consumer protection, I find that label quite troubling. A form may be standardized, but that does not make it simple, or harmless, or even appropriate for every transaction. I have been involved in many cases where they were completed incorrectly.

The Agreement of Sale itself is only the beginning. Additional addenda, elections, and protections may be necessary depending on the property and circumstances—and they are often easily overlooked. For example, a buyer may need:

🏡 An appraisal contingency to avoid being obligated to purchase a property that does not appraise at the agreed price; or

🔍 A custom provision preserving the right to enter and inspect the property for informational purposes even when there is no home inspection contingency,

Deadlines, disclosures, contingencies, post-inspection rights, remedies for breach, and closing requirements all matter. One missing addendum, overlooked election, or a blank line filled in with ambiguous contract language can cause delays, lose leverage—or create a costly legal dispute.

Always get legal guidance before you sign anything. Smarter deals begin with understanding not only what the contract says, but what protections may be missing—and what consequences may be hidden behind a single word or unchecked box. 🏡⚖️

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Leslie A. Margolies, Esq.
The Real Estate Law Group
CLARITY IN EVERY TRANSACTION.
SMARTER DEALS. BETTER OUTCOMES.
Office: 215-904-3006
Email: [email protected]

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