Read our real estate blog to stay up on the issues and challenges you may face when buying or selling a house, applying for a mortgage, closing on a property, leasing commercial space, and much more. Our real estate attorney shares over 25 years of experience in these helpful blog posts.
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Understanding the 1031 Exchange for Real Estate Investment A valuable tax savings tool for real estate investors, Section 1031 of the IRS code has some strict requirements. We share eight things investors should know. -
Drone Regulations and Massachusetts Real Estate Boston real estate brokers should understand federal regulations for operating drones before photographing their properties from the air in Massachusetts. -
Selling a Home When You Have Leased Solar Panels in Boston If you have a leased solar panel system or a Power Purchase Agreement, selling your Massachusetts home could be complicated. Learn about the challenges here. -
Navigating FHA Home Loan Inspections in Massachusetts When you are buying a home with an FHA loan, the property will have to pass inspection and meet certain requirements. Learn more about FHA inspections here. -
Real Estate Text Messages May Be Binding Contracts After a 2016 ruling that found that a text message can be considered an enforceable contract, it's important that real estate agents be careful what they text! -
Ten Common Home Inspection Problems in Massachusetts When buying a new home, it's important that you know what to look for in terms of maintenance and structural integrity. Our real estate attorney gives tips. -
Massachusetts Homestead Declaration for Primary Residence Our real estate attorneys make sure you don't miss out on protections offered by the Massachusetts homestead law. Learn about this important protection here. -
Avoid These Actions to Protect Your Mortgage Pre-Approval You might think your mortgage approval is in the bag after getting a pre-approval letter from a bank, but doing these things could jeopardize your approval. -
Important Documents for Massachusetts Mortgage Applications Our Massachusetts real estate attorney outlines what you will need to provide when applying for a mortgage so you can be prepared when buying a house. -
Costs and Benefits of Massachusetts Condominium Ownership Learning as much as you can about a condo community before buying a unit can save you lots of unhappiness down the road. Learn the ins and outs here.