Residential Real Estate

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments numerous Massachusetts residents will make in their lifetime. In other words, it is a big deal and not something to rush into without doing one’s due diligence. Running a title search is part of that due diligence....

Every year, numerous Massachusetts residents find themselves in precarious financial positions that make it difficult for them to make their mortgage payments. Rather than lose their home to foreclosure, which can have a devastating impact on one’s credit score, there...

Most Massachusetts residents purchase residential property intending to use it for their primary residence. At some point, though, a need or want arises to turn that residence into a rental property. There is a lot to do to get a home ready to rent out. The to-do list...

There are many legal components to the process of buying a house. An experienced real estate lawyer can be helpful in many ways, especially for first-time homebuyers. Real estate attorneys help you navigate the paperwork, title issues, mortgage details, legal...

An open house is the perfect time to get to a know a property to determine whether it is right for you. It also provides an opportunity to look for any potential defects or issues. According to Realtor.com, home buyers attending an open house should look out for the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...