Franklin Real Estate Law Blog
Is a short sale right for you?
If you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth and you can no longer afford to make payments or need to move for personal reasons, you may qualify for a short sale. With this type of transaction, you seek a buyer to purchase the home at fair market value and...
Who is involved in a real estate closing?
As a Massachusetts resident who is soon to be dealing with a real estate closing, you will be looking at the involvement of a number of different parties in this final step. Here are just a few of the people or entities that may be involved in your real estate...
What should you know about your real estate closing?
When Massachusetts residents like you begin to handle matters of residential real estate for the first time, you may need help getting through the closing process. We at the Law Offices of Roche & Roche, P.C., can explain key closing services that you may find...
Should you purchase a foreclosure home?
Massachusetts homeowners have many options in regards to properties worth buying. When entering the real estate market, you will no doubt encounter foreclosures. Most people understand the basics of foreclosed on homes. These are bank-owned properties. To choose one...
3 risks of buying a house that has a tax lien
Shopping for a new home can be both exciting and stressful. Finding the perfect house, though, is only part of the equation. You also must do some research to see if the property has any liens. While there are a variety of liens that may attach to a piece of real...
3 benefits of setting up a trust
Probate is the process of settling your estate through the Massachusetts court system. Although there is nothing inherently wrong with opting for a will and allowing your estate to go through probate, there may be benefits to sidestepping this process so that your...
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...
The 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...
Should 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...
What 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...
