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How Climate Risks Are Reshaping the Housing Market
As climate change intensifies, homebuyers and sellers are paying closer attention to how environmental risks affect property values. Natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and rising temperatures are impacting decisions in the real estate market....
Your Right to Choose a Closing Attorney in Massachusetts & New Hampshire
Buying a home is one of the most exciting and important decisions you'll ever make. It's a significant milestone, but also a complex process with a lot of moving parts. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, it’s crucial that you feel confident...
Massachusetts Homestead Act
The Massachusetts Homestead Act provides valuable protections for homeowners against certain claims from creditors. With the passage of the “Affordable Homes Act” on August 6, 2024, these protections were significantly enhanced, doubling the declared homestead...
Massachusetts Registries of Deeds Owner Alert Service
As a new homeowner in Massachusetts, safeguarding your property against fraud is paramount. The Massachusetts Registries of Deeds has your back with their innovative Owner Alert Service – a free, user-friendly tool designed to keep you informed and your property...
Taking Title from Estates in Massachusetts
Probate Law and Title Insurance in MassachusettsA common question that comes up in underwriting title insurance is how do we take title from the estate of a deceased person? There are typically three main ways that we can accept a title from an estate: (1) by License...
Four Ways To Ensure Your House Sells Quickly And For Top Dollar
Selling a house in the current market can be tricky, but there are certain mistakes an owner can make that will cause a home to sit still without a decent offer and cause the listing to go stale.
In order to prevent that from happening, make sure you are not making one of the following mistakes when putting your property on the market.
The Title Examination
By Attorney Christopher Carreira In Massachusetts, a title examination involves searching at least 50 years of records related to a property at the Registry of Deeds, the Equity Court, the Bankruptcy Court, and even the Probate and Family Court. The purpose of this...
Taking Title from Estates in Massachusett
A brief summary By: Mark Jones, Esq., Associate Senior Underwriting Counsel Stewart Title Company A common question that comes up in underwriting title insurance is how do we take title from the estate of a deceased person? There are typically three main ways that we...
Quick Tips To Get Your Summer Garden Blooming
Spring has sprung and today is the first official day of summer. If you are finally finding time to tend your garden, don’t feel guilty â just get dirty!
The Importance of Deed Acknowledgements in Real Estate Transactions
In the world of real estate transactions, the significance of acknowledgements cannot be overstated. Whether you're a notary, a title examiner, or a real estate professional, understanding the requirements and potential pitfalls of acknowledgements is crucial. In this...