Franklin Real Estate Law Blog
Reasons a home has a lien on it
Before moving to a new home in Massachusetts, or moving out of the state entirely, one may first have to sell a residential property. Upon setting all the necessary wheels in motion, the owner may discover there is a lien on the house. SFGate offers some of the common...
read moreThe necessity of home inspections prior to purchase
With such a lengthy and emotionally fraught process as buying or selling a home, it can be easy for details to slip through the cracks. It is important, though, for buyers to find out whether those cracks are superficial or foundational. According to Massachusetts...
read moreShould you get a home inspection before buying?
There are many things involved in buying a home in Massachusetts. You have to get your financing in place, which can take a long time and require a lot of work. You also have to visit potential homes, weigh your options and make a final decision. It can be stressful...
read moreWhat are the pros and cons of buying a short sale property?
People in Massachusetts looking to buy a home have many options available. A short sale is an option that offers you potential benefits but could also involve some common pitfalls. According to government mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac, a short...
read moreWhat is escrow and how does it work?
If you’ve been saving and saving, getting ready to purchase your first home or condo, you may have heard the term escrow and not really known exactly what it means. Don’t fear—it’s a term that many first-time homebuyers don’t understand...
read moreProviding for your kids and your new spouse
If you are one of the many people in Massachusetts who has been divorced or widowed and are now contemplating getting married again, you will want to take steps to ensure that you plan ahead for the rest of your life. This involves making choices about how your assets...
read moreCommon reasons to create your will
It may be easy to assume that you can avoid a time-consuming hassle by simply telling your loved ones your wishes on what to do after you die. However, as we at the , are aware, dying without a will can complicate the probate process for...
read moreCan a construction defect affect my home purchase?
There is almost nothing more frustrating about buying your dream home than later discovering there are problems with the house you did not know about during the purchase. If you buy a fixer-upper, you may already know that there are issues with the house that need...
read moreWhat to know before buying a bank-owned house
You have spent months, maybe years, looking for your dream home. You finally find the perfect house in your ideal neighborhood in Franklin. Yet, there is a catch: the bank owns the home. How does this change the process to purchase the home? Buying bank-owned property...
read moreSigning a will: the crucial final step
When you create a will in Massachusetts, it is important to comply with the applicable laws to ensure its validity. After all, you will not be able to provide clarification as to your intentions during the reading of the will. We at the Law Offices of Roche and Roche...
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