Ancona Law

Ancona Law Real Estate

Our firm has over two decades in experience in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties, 1031 tax deferred exchanges, bank closings, mortgage financing, loan consultation and modification, residential and commercial leases, co-op and condominium representation, litigation disputes involving claims of specific performance, return of contract down payment, encroachment and adverse possession, and landlord/tenant matters.

Our services for either the seller or buyer in a transaction are as follows :

For the buyers

·         Review and negotiation of the real estate contract,

·         Explanation of the real estate contract and mortgage commitment to the buyer,

·         Resolving any issues (including issues of repair, termite damage, etc.) Prior to closing,

·         Correspondence with the seller's attorney, title company and mortgage company,

·         Preparation for closing, including obtaining necessary title work,

·         Review of mortgage commitment and title commitment, and

·         Representation at closing.

For the sellers

·         Preparation, review and negotiation of the real estate contract,

·         Explanation of the real estate contract to the seller,

·         Resolving any issues (including issues of repair, termite damage, etc.) Prior to closing,

·         Correspondence with the buyer's attorney,

·         Preparation for closing, and

·         Representation at closing.

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