In most real estate transactions, individuals purchase a plot of land as well as the building or buildings on it. However, there are circumstances where a Massachusetts real estate transaction does not include the land itself. These deals are referred to as land...
For many people, estate planning is motivated by a desire to take care of dependents, such as a spouse or children, in the case of an untimely death. For this reason, young, single people may not think of estate planning as a priority. However, there are many reasons...
Once a sale is pending, the odds are that a sale will go through. However, some Massachusetts buyers and sellers have found themselves in circumstances where the transaction did not go as planned. Here are three reasons why a real estate purchase may not end up...
There are many types of real estate investors, from those who purchase properties to lease to handy men and women who “flip” houses. Whatever type of real estate investing one is looking into, there are a few best practices that hold true. Here are four things that...
While it is impossible to predict what will happen in the future, there are certain steps you can take that will allow you to have control over certain matters. Through estate planning, you can decide what will happen with your personal property and other financial...
One of the most common contract contingencies in a real estate offer is a home inspection. Where possible, most real estate professionals will recommend adding an inspection as a contingency in a home purchase. Here are some of the main things Massachusetts buyers...
For some Massachusetts buyers, the prospect of viewing every property that could be a potential home can be daunting, if not downright impossible. Buyers with busy schedules, or those who are looking to purchase a home in a location a fair distance from their current...
First-time homebuyers are often prepared for the first few steps of buying a home: looking at properties, making an offer and even a home inspection. But one step that Massachusetts home buyers may overlook is the home appraisal. Here is some information about what a...
Leasing a property to a tenant is far from a one-time business transaction. To maintain the obligations in the contract, there is an ongoing relationship between a landlord and tenant that must be maintained. While the landlord-tenant relationship is known to be...
Your estate planning needs are unique to your individual situation, including your objectives, the size of your estate and the needs of your beneficiaries. Your plans should reflect what you require for security now and in the future, and this may mean ensuring your...
