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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
There are those who have been doing remote work for decades, but it is certainly something that has become more popular in the last few years. With the development of smartphones and the interconnectivity of computer systems and networks, technology makes it easy for...
If there are environmental regulations in place during the purchase or sale of a piece of real estate, it’s very important to understand exactly what these regulations mean. Remember that environmental due diligence is necessary. Regulations must be followed....
The view from your property can have a major impact on your enjoyment of your home and also on its overall resale value. If you can see the ocean from your second-story windows, you may be able to command a premium price when you sell the home later. Unfortunately,...
Property values for commercial and residential real estate are constantly in flux. Everything from the season when a seller lists the property to recent economic reports can impact how much a property is worth. In general, prices tend to trend upward over time, making...