On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Dec 11, 2019 | Firm News
Homeownership is one of life’s biggest milestones, and you likely want the process to be as smooth, worry-free and efficient as possible. With this in mind, here are the things you need to take into consideration before closing on the house of your dreams. Deal with...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Nov 25, 2019 | Firm News
Residents in Massachusetts who are looking into buying your first home will likely benefit from some good tips and tricks for navigating the housing market. Once you are aware of some of them, the house-hunting process can be easier. One of the first things to do is...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jul 2, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jun 28, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jun 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jun 10, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
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 Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC, are aware, dying without a will can complicate the probate process...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Jun 1, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | May 30, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | May 10, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Roche and Roche, PC | Apr 25, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
Buying residential real estate in Massachusetts is different than it is in most other areas of the country. Most states allow real estate agents to draw up legal documents, such as home purchase agreements, involved in routine transactions. In these areas of the...
