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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...
Coastal Closings: Navigating Insurance and Climate Challenges in MA & NH
Coastal listings are hot, but insurance and climate risks are heating up too. Here’s what buyers and sellers should know before they close.Whether you're dreaming of a Cape Cod cottage or a Portsmouth harbor-view condo, one thing's clear: coastal real estate is more...
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...
Top 5 Questions About Real Estate Closings in MA & NH Answered
Closings may sound simple (just sign and smile, right?), but the details can be anything but. Whether you’re new to buying or have flipped more homes than a pancake house, you probably still have questions. Here are five we hear all the time in both Massachusetts and...
Understanding the Proposed “Mansion Tax” in Massachusetts
If your clients are selling a home north of the $1 million mark, they may want to read the fine print twice. Massachusetts is considering a new "mansion tax"—a local-option transfer fee targeting high-end residential sales. While the name sounds exclusive, the impact...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2025 Real Estate Trends: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
WHAT BUYERS AND SELLERS NEED TO KNOW IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE The real estate market is always shifting, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. Whether you're buying your first home or selling your fifth, staying informed on emerging trends can help you...