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08/31/2026

Buying a home ‘AS-IS’? You still have the right to inspect — but don’t expect repairs or credits. If the inspection uncovers major issues, you can choose to walk away instead of renegotiating.

Would you buy a fixer-upper to save money? Tell us in the comments below.

08/21/2026

The best part of this work is helping families through major milestones. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling a property you’ve owned for years, we aim to make the process clear and comfortable. Looking forward to closing with you and your family.

08/18/2026

Worried about losing your deposit? Here’s how your earnest money is protected — and when you could be at risk of forfeiting it.

Have questions about deposits? Ask them below.

08/13/2026

Do you know what the ‘Attorney Review Period’ really means? It’s an important legal safeguard that can protect your interests when buying or selling real estate.

Reach out to Petriello Law to learn more about the Attorney Review Period.

08/10/2026

Will I ever be able to afford a home?
It is a hard question and one many families are asking.
Affordability is more than the price or the interest rate.

It includes taxes, insurance, repairs, closing costs, and long term obligations.
Sometimes the right move is to buy with the right protections. Sometimes it is to prepare and wait.

Either way, you are not alone. If we can be of assistance, please reach out.

08/07/2026

Typical timelines:
• Deposit: ~10 days
• Inspections: ~14 days
• Mortgage commitment: ~30 days
• Closing w/ mortgage: ~45 days

Every deal is different, but these are industry standards.

One of the most misunderstood closing adjustments is the New Jersey property tax proration. Even though property taxes a...
07/24/2026

One of the most misunderstood closing adjustments is the New Jersey property tax proration. Even though property taxes are paid quarterly, the buyer and seller must still prorate the taxes as of the closing date to ensure each party pays only for the period they own the property.

Add lender escrow on top of that, and you could be looking at $3,000–$5,000 more at the closing table than you expected.

Questions? Call us. Petriello Law · 973-890-7262

Mishandle a security deposit in NJ? You could owe double, plus attorney's fees. 🔑That's one of the rules you inherit the...
07/22/2026

Mishandle a security deposit in NJ? You could owe double, plus attorney's fees. 🔑

That's one of the rules you inherit the moment you close on a rental property. New on the blog: what really changes at closing, and the 5 things your attorney should check before you sign.

07/20/2026

Your first NJ rental comes with more than a mortgage. 🔑

Tenant in place at closing? You're a landlord the moment you take title. Leases, deposits, all of it. And eviction in NJ goes through the courts. No shortcuts.

Still a great place to invest. Just know what you're walking into.

▶️ The 3 things your attorney should check before you close. Watch the video.

Have we been to your hometown? Chances are… yes. 🏡So far in 2026 alone, Petriello Law has helped clients close in 90 com...
07/16/2026

Have we been to your hometown? Chances are… yes. 🏡

So far in 2026 alone, Petriello Law has helped clients close in 90 communities across North Jersey and beyond. From Mahwah to Montclair, Sparta to Summit, and just about everywhere in between.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling, or investing, odds are we've already closed a deal in a neighborhood just like yours.

Thinking about a move? Talk to us before you sign.
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