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...
Residential Real Estate
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...
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...
Tips to help the closing on your home go smoothly
Once you find a new Massachusetts home, you may find the deadlines and amount of paperwork necessary to make a successful bid a daunting prospect. Here are some tips that can help you make the closing process go as quickly and smoothly as possible. According to the...
What should I know about residential zoning?
Zoning can be a very difficult concept to wrap your head around. This is particularly since the categories and symbols can be very different depending on where you are. Generally speaking, your local government will use letters to delineate the types of zones from...
3 businesses that use custom leases and riders
For most home buyers or renters, the residential real estate business is monolithic. As insiders, we know differently. Each property is unique, and each real estate business operates in a slightly different way. If you work in one of the following three capacities,...
What are common myths about home ownership?
As a resident of Massachusetts, you recently made the big decision to buy a home. Buying your first home is often a nerve-wracking experience. It can leave first-time buyers filled with uncertainty and anxiety. The more knowledge you have, the less anxiety you will...