Solar panels can be a great addition to a home, helping to save electricity expenses and the environment. However, it can create complications when it comes to selling your home. This may not be something most homeowners think about when opting to Read More
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Electronic Signatures on MA Real Estate Forms
Electronic signatures are becoming more and more integrated in the business world. Real estate transactions, in particular, are moving towards paperless transactions. As a Massachusetts home buyer or home seller, what can you expect to encounter in Read More
MA Property Title Issues and How to Resolve Them
Title issues are rare, but they can create quite a headache when you encounter them. Most issues are uncovered during the home buying process when the closing attorney performs a title search. At this point, a closing date has already been set and Read More
Common Seller Pre-closing Mistakes in Massachusetts
There is so much riding on a closing date, both for buyers and sellers. Sometimes an innocent mistake can unknowingly lead to a delay and added expenses for sellers. To avoid a potential problem, Massachusetts sellers should be aware of the following Read More
MA Dual Agency – What Buyers/Sellers Should Know
Real estate agency relationships can be a bit confusing, especially for first time buyers and sellers. There are different terms and options, which can vary from one real estate brokerage to another. One very important term that anyone in the real Read More
Risks of Storage Agreements Before Closings in MA
During MA real estate transactions, a buyer may ask permission from a seller to start moving some of their belongings to the property, usually into a garage or similar location. Likewise, a seller may ask to store some of their belongings beyond the Read More
MA Home Seller Tasks Before Closing
Once you have a signed Purchase and Sales Agreement with a buyer, there's often a waiting period before closing. There may be some contingencies to be cleared, such as the mortgage commitment. Once that is resolved, it's a matter of packing up and Read More
Benefits of Hiring a MA Real Estate Seller’s Attorney
Hiring a seller's attorney in MA is not required. However, there are many important reasons why sellers should consider doing so. Below is a summary of the benefits of hiring a MA real estate seller's attorney for your home sale transaction. Review Read More
MA Smoke Detector Law Changes December 1, 2016
An important change to MA Smoke Detector Law goes into effect on December 1, 2016 . The change specifically applies to homes built before 1975. Any homeowners looking to sell a property should be aware of this important change as failing to comply Read More