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Buyers Beware: How New Federal Monitoring Rules Affect Your Mortgage, Deposits, and Closing Docs
If you’re planning to buy a home in the next year, you need to see the bigger picture. It’s not just about finding the right property and securing a mortgage anymore. Regulatory forces are tightening—and your transaction may face unexpected documentation, delays or...
Is Your Transaction a Red Flag? What Triggers Extra Federal Scrutiny in 2025 Real Estate
In the changing world of real-estate compliance, you don’t have to do anything intentionally wrong to trigger extra federal scrutiny. Many everyday transaction features are becoming “red flags” in the eyes of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and...
The 2025 Transparency Push: What Home Sellers Need to Know Before Listing
If you’re preparing to sell a home in late 2025, you need to know this: the federal radar is shifting. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is set to require detailed reporting on many residential real-estate transfers before closing. While the effective...
What Could Steer Mortgage Rates This Winter? Four Key Economic Factors to Watch
After several years of volatility, mortgage rates have started to stabilize — but that calm may not last long. As the Federal Reserve hints at gradual rate cuts heading into 2026, buyers and sellers are asking the same question: What will steer mortgage rates this...
When a Home Sale Falls Through: What Massachusetts Buyers and Sellers Can (and Should) Do Next
In Massachusetts, even a well-planned home sale can fall apart at the last minute. Financing issues, appraisal gaps, inspection disputes, or sudden buyer’s remorse can bring a transaction to a halt — leaving both sides uncertain about their next steps.When that...
Why Fall Is the Smartest Season to Close on a Home in Massachusetts
With motivated sellers, fewer bidding wars, and faster access to closing professionals, the fall market offers a window of opportunity for buyers who value efficiency and value over hype.As the state adjusts to new home inspection laws taking effect in late 2025,...
What Buyers & Sellers in MA Should Expect Under the New Home Inspection Law
Starting October 15, 2025, Massachusetts buyers and sellers will need to adjust to a major shift in how home inspections are handled. Under 760 CMR 74.00: Residential Home Inspection Waivers, part of the Affordable Homes Act, buyers can no longer be pressured into...
Avoiding Closing Delays: Navigating MA’s Inspection Rights Post-October 2025
Starting October 15, 2025, Massachusetts real estate professionals will need to factor in a brand-new set of home inspection requirements. Under 760 CMR 74.00: Residential Home Inspection Waivers, sellers and their agents can no longer request, require, or even...
MA’s New Home Inspection Waiver Rules: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
Massachusetts is about to change the way home inspections fit into real estate transactions. Beginning October 15, 2025, sellers and their agents will no longer be able to request, require, or even suggest that a buyer waive or limit their right to a licensed home...
Lender Playbook: How to Reach the New Generation of Homebuyers
First-time buyers now account for 58% of agency purchase lending, and Gen Z makes up a growing 25% of those loans. But winning their business requires a fresh approach: digital-first experiences, alternative credit scoring, and tailored loan products. For mortgage...