Unless you're buying a new property (either custom built or otherwise purchased from the builder) it's extremely rare to need a lawyer when purchasing a house.
In New Jersey, everyone uses a lawyer when buying a house.
+1. I have used a lawyer for every house I purchased/sold in NJ, I don't think you can do a R.E. transaction without one here. -- The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
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