When you’re closing on a home or another piece of real estate, the last thing that you want is any surprises – especially at closing. After weeks (maybe months) of hard work, negotiation and paperwork, everything is supposed to come together on closing day. While most...
Year: 2023
Does Massachusetts regulate short-term rentals?
Short-term rentals, including those offered on platforms like Vrbo and Airbnb, have become a popular way for people to monetize their real estate holdings. Instead of looking for a tenant to commit to a year-long lease or more, landlords can list their properties on a...
How common are disputes about obstructed views?
Massachusetts has many waterfront properties and other parcels of real property that are valuable in part because of their proximity to a scenic view. People often pay a premium for residences and unimproved land close to the ocean or other beautiful vistas....
What the 2023 real estate looks like for MA buyers and owners
In recent years, Massachusetts has experienced a massive uptick in real estate prices and a flurry of competition for properties in the best areas. Both commercial and residential properties have seen an increase in price and in buyer demand since 2019, but the...
What happens to joint real estate holdings when a business partnership ends?
Some business partnerships last for decades. Others fizzle out after only a few years. Either way, the end of that business partnership can be a complex process. What has to happen is that the business’s debts need to be paid and then the assets have to be divided...
3 things that can go wrong before closing and how to fix them
Buying real estate is a lengthy process. It can take weeks to find a property that fits someone's needs and even longer to submit an offer successfully. Once the seller and buyer have agreed to a price, they will schedule a closing at a local title company office in...