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of real estate closings to completion.

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Realtors® & Real Estate Agents

We Specialize in providing smooth, efficient closings for your clients. We guarantee it!

Lenders

Trust us to bring the toughest and most complicated of real estate closings to completion.

Providing title, escrow, closing and settlement services to clients throughout MA and NH

We wrote the book on Buying & Selling Real Estate in Massachusetts!

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Selling Your Property in Massachusetts

You have decided to sell your house and really do not know where to start and what to do first. My book “Selling Your Property in Massachusetts – How to Sell On Time, Reduce Your Risk and Move On to Your Next Property” is designed to give you important things that you should consider and how to make it all happen. It explains how important it is to have the right team working closely with you. This book is written in easy to understand language and is a good resource for any potential seller.

buying real estate in Massachusetts

Buying Real Estate in Massachusetts

Buying a house can be challenging and there’s a lot going on in the process. This book that I wrote is intended to help you thru the entire process. It takes you from the application thru the closing. It’s written in language that makes sense rather than in ‘legalese’. Whether it’s your first home purchase or your fifth, this books for you.

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Federal Eyes on Real Estate: A 4-Part Insider’s Guide for Buyers and Sellers

We are pulling back the curtain on how — and why — federal agencies like FinCEN, the FBI, Homeland Security, IRS-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), and CFIUS monitor real estate transactions in the U.S.Whether you're buying with cash, investing from abroad,...
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Follow the Money: How the IRS Tracks Financial Crimes Through Real Estate

From Unreported Income to Shell Game Schemes — What IRS-CI Is Looking ForYour Closing Could Be an Audit Trigger — Here's How the IRS Sees It When most people think of the IRS, they imagine audits and paperwork — not criminal agents working alongside the FBI and...
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Caught in the Crosshairs? What Triggers Federal Interest in Your Home Sale

The Top Red Flags That Could Invite a Closer Look from WashingtonCash, LLCs, or Land Near a Base? You Might Just Be a Target In today’s security-conscious environment, real estate deals aren’t just between buyers and sellers — they’re being watched, analyzed, and...
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What the FBI, IRS, and Homeland Security Could See in Your Closing Docs

Your Closing Packet Could Be a Federal File — Here’s Why When you're finalizing a real estate transaction, your focus is likely on the price, terms, and closing date — not on what a federal agency might find in your paperwork. But if certain conditions apply, your...
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Is Big Brother Watching Your Home Sale? What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Federal Oversight

From anti-money laundering orders to foreign land purchase scrutiny, here’s how U.S. agencies monitor real estate transactions — and when it matters to you.If you're buying or selling a home, you might assume it’s a personal, private transaction — just you, your...
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New Hampshire’s 2025 Housing Market: A Seller’s Perspective

If you’re selling a home in New Hampshire, congratulations—you’re in the driver’s seat. The 2025 market has seen home values climb past $500,000 in many areas, with inventory tighter than a parking spot in downtown Portsmouth. According to recent reports from Zillow...
Real estate attorney reviewing seller’s deed and closing costs with a tax stamp breakdown.

Understanding Transfer Taxes (Tax Stamps) in Massachusetts

Understanding Transfer Taxes (Tax Stamps) in MassachusettsWhen it comes to selling real estate in Massachusetts, one fee tends to catch sellers off guard: transfer taxes, also known as real estate tax stamps. At The Law Office of David R. Rocheford, Jr., P.C., we get...
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor? ADUs Now Permitted by Right in Massachusetts

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? ADUs Now Permitted by Right in MassachusettsAccessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — small, independent living spaces on the same property as a main home — just got a big green light in Massachusetts. Thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s...
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Title Trouble: 5 Hidden Red Flags That Could Derail Your NH or MA Deal

Sometimes it’s not the financing or the walkthrough that breaks a real estate deal — it’s a quiet little surprise hiding in the title report. At The Law Office of David R. Rocheford, Jr., P.C., we’ve seen more than our share of these red flags crop up at the worst...
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How to Prevent Delays at the Closing Table: Lessons from Recent MA & NH Transactions

Closings should be the fun part — popping champagne, handing over keys, and celebrating the finish line. But anyone in real estate or lending knows that even the smoothest transaction can hit a snag at the eleventh hour. From unsigned documents to overlooked municipal...

“Attorney Rocheford and his team have made things so easy for my clients! There have been a few times where I am sure that we would not have closed on time or possibly at all. I always recommend my clients check out Attorney Rocheford’s office when they ask, I know he will help them just as he did me 12 years ago when I was buying my first home.”

AMY COOPER   |   REALTOR®   |   THE LUX GROUP

“I love working with your office. Everyone is so professional and takes the time to explain the process.”

TINA LANDRY   |   REALTOR®   |   KELLER WILLIAMS NORTH CENTRAL REALTY

“A quick note of thanks for once again pulling through for us at Fidelity Bank regarding our last transaction. Even with the last-minute changes and extra steps required from an unforeseen delay in a chain of closings…. your office came through for all parties involved! Landing another of my “Best Closings” ever. Everyone left in a positive light with buyers, sellers and Realtors all happy with the outcome. Couldn’t be happier with the great follow up we always receive from closing with you guys! Kudos to the entire team!”

RICK VALLEE   |   V.P. HOME LOAN SPECIALIST   |   FIDELITY BANK

“David and the entire team are among the best in the business. Always in steady communication and keeping everyone informed along the way. They set themselves apart as true professionals time and time again. I would highly recommend them as a closing attorney. They consistently exceed my expectations and are a true partner to all parties involved.”

TRISTAN BEDINGER   |   LOAN OFFICER   |   MBA MORTGAGE COMPANY

“I enjoy working with The Law Office of David Rocheford. I can always trust that the attorneys and paralegals will communicate with me and get us to the closing table as seamlessly as possible”

SUSAN WRIGHT   |   REALTOR®   |   EXIT NEW OPTIONS REAL ESTATE

“I would highly recommend David as a closing attorney. I have known David and have been using his office for many years. David’s professionalism when dealing with me, my closing department and most especially my clients has been always exemplary.”

DAVID BREMER   |   SENIOR LOAN OFFICER   |   SHAMROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES

“The Law Office of Attorney David R. Rocheford, Jr. is by far the most exceptional real estate law office that I have had the pleasure of working with. The professionalism is by far second to none.”

JACQUI KEOGH   |   SENIOR LOAN OFFICER   |   SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE SERVICES

“Attorney David Rocheford has provided settlement and title services for me and Greenpark Mortgage several years. He has assisted all of my clients, including my family and friends with mortgage closings. Always providing excellent service. Reliable and trustworthy!”

SANDRA MALDONADO

“Atty David Rocheford and his staff make me and my supporting staff look better every time we work together. The title searches and follow up are impeccable and the service and knowledge at the closings is unmatched and I have been involved with several real estate and title companies over my 13 years in the mortgage industry.”

PETER DIPAOLI   |   VICE PRESIDENT/MORTGAGE CONSULTANT   |   RIGHT TRAC FINANCIAL GROUP

“ learned today the Deed went on record and the closing document will be issued soon. On behalf of our clients, Kay and Tony, as well as myself, I wish to thank you again for all your time and counsel in bringing this sale to a close. I sincerely appreciate the scope of your efforts and dedication to resolving the issues we encountered along the way. Again, it was a pleasure working with both of you, and thank you!”

MARILYN BYAM QUINN   |   REALTOR®   |   COLDWELL BANKER NEW ENGLAND

“ Every member of Attorney Rocheford’s office was exceptional and went out of their way to help my wife and I through the process of selling our condo and buying our house simultaneously . Attorney Rocheford himself went above and beyond to help us with a time critical item that was a tremendous help to my wife and I. Do not hesitate when it’s time to sell or buy a property to contact this Top Shelf organization that will guide you through the process in an expeditious manner.”

Joseph Yourk

“ The service was great. The staff was professional. I would recommend the firm with no hesitation. Thank you very much for making the experience pleasant.”

Joseph Yourk

“ I have used the Law Office of David R. Rocheford, Jr. for 3 separate real estate closings and would not think of using anyone else. Everyone in the office is extremely professional and knowledgeable and able to address and handle any issues that may arise in the transaction. I never had to be concerned that I would miss anything.”

Don Capman

“ Outstanding service and guidance from a courteous and efficient team. They handled a complicated closing (with Power of Attorney) with great patience and skill.”

Thomas White

“ Fast, efficient and friendly staff. Worked to accommodate my schedule, and a closing date change with no difficulty. Would recommend!”

Lisa Zuppa

“It was such a smooth and exciting experience when going through the law office of David Rocheford to purchase my new home. I highly recommend them with their expertise and professionalism.”

Shawn Cutler

“My wife and I just recently purchased our first home and we couldn’t have been more pleased with how professional and smooth everything went. I would definitely recommend this law office again GREAT PEOPLE!”

Chris Jean

“Excellent Law Office, always on top of everything needed for closings.”

Beth LaBrack

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