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Before You Buy

Property, land, feasibility and the questions worth asking before committing. These articles help you understand what a property can support before an offer makes the decision for you.

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  1. UnderstandBefore You Buy
  2. DefineBefore You Design
  3. Experience placeDefining Place
  4. DesignArchitecture
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  1. 01

    Should You Talk to an Architect Before Buying a Property in New Jersey?

    Why some of the most consequential project decisions happen before the purchase, and what an architect can help you understand about a property's potential.

  2. 02

    What Should You Know Before Buying Land to Build a House?

    Raw land looks like a blank canvas. What to investigate about soil, access, utilities, topography and zoning before you commit.

  3. 03

    How Do You Know Whether a House Is Worth Renovating Before You Buy It?

    What separates a good renovation candidate from a house that is a bigger project than it appears, before you make an offer.

  4. 04

    What Can You Actually Build on a Property?

    Setbacks, coverage, floor area and height stack together. How to understand the real envelope of what a property can support.

  5. 05

    What Should You Understand About a Property Before Making an Offer?

    The six dimensions that make an offer an informed commitment: place, building, regulation, project, investment and timing.

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