During the process of buying a home, you might find out that a property you have your heart set on has a tax lien. According to U.S. News & World Report, tax liens occur when the previous homeowner did not pay annual taxes for the property. If the seller failed to...
Year: 2021
Reviewing different types of commercial real estate
Whether you are preparing to sign a commercial real estate contract or challenges have arisen after the completion of a commercial real estate transaction, there are many different issues you need to go over. Everyone involved in a commercial real estate transaction,...
What is a simple will?
The majority of Americans do not have an estate plan in place for when they die. Many younger Americans believe that they can put off estate planning until they retire. The reality is that the unexpected can happen at any time, and it is best to prepare. If you are...
A quiet title action may be necessary before you buy the property
There are various steps to go through when you are contemplating purchasing a new home or a piece of property. One of those steps may involve a quiet title action. What does this mean? A cloud on the title There may be what is known as a cloud on the title of the...
Reasons to list your priorities for your home
Buying your first home in a Massachusetts neighborhood can be an exciting time, but it can also be frustrating if you have unrealistic expectations about what your residence should be. It is natural to imagine your perfect home, but in reality any home you look at...
How can you make your home more marketable?
Getting ready to list your home in Massachusetts may have you feeling unsure of where to begin. Right now, your personal belongings fill your home and when you look at other listings, they appear so organized and appealing. Making your home as marketable as possible...
What should you know when selling your home?
Selling your home for the first time is often just as stressful as buying your first house. You need to know the tricks of the market, the ins and outs of selling. It often feels overwhelming at first. Fortunately, experts help make the process a little less daunting...
How can you choose the right executor for your estate?
As you create your estate plan, you have a lot of important decisions to make. One of the most important decisions that you have to make is the decision to choose an executor. The executor is similar to the voice of your estate. According to Farm Bureau Financial...
Avoiding foreclosure on your home with a short sale
If you have been struggling to keep up with monthly payments, you may owe more on your mortgage than the market value of your home. Even if you were to sell, the money you receive from a buyer may not be enough to pay off your loan if you do not have enough cash on...
What are Massachusetts’ real estate disclosure rules?
Purchasing a Massachusetts home involves a major investment, so you want to make sure you do your due diligence before making things official. Each state has its own guidelines when it comes to what the seller has to disclose to you about a home ahead of a sale....
