Pull up the average Massachusetts home listing, and somewhere in the fine print, you’ll find a termite inspection clause. Most sellers see it and shrug. Then the pest inspector shows up, finds active eastern subterranean termites in the sill beams, and suddenly a routine closing turns into a negotiation over who pays for what. I’ve … Continued

A flooded basement destroys the sale. One particularly nasty winter storm, one burst pipe behind a wall, and one failed sump pump during a nor’easter, and suddenly you’re sitting with a property that half the buyers on the market won’t touch. I’ve bought water-damaged houses from Brockton to Burlington, from the South Shore to the … Continued

Most homeowners in Massachusetts find out about asbestos at the worst possible moment: right in the middle of a home sale, after a buyer’s inspector flags something in the basement or behind the boiler room walls. Your sale hasn’t fallen apart yet, but the clock is ticking. Take a breath. Selling a house with asbestos … Continued

You’re ready to make an offer on that perfect house in Newton or that charming condo in Cambridge. But then your agent mentions earnest money, and suddenly you’ve got questions. How much? When? What if something goes wrong? I’ve been buying homes across Massachusetts for over a decade, and I’ve seen every earnest money scenario … Continued

Selling a house with termite damage in Massachusetts could seem daunting, but there are more possibilities than you would think. With the appropriate technique and experienced help, you don’t have to let termite problems hinder your sale or damage your gains. Understanding Termite Damage When Selling Your Massachusetts Home Termite infestations are a particular problem … Continued

Last week, I helped a family from Quincy navigate their first home purchase. They’d found their dream house near the T but had one burning question: “Who exactly pays for all these appraisal and inspection fees?” Sound familiar? I’ve been buying houses across Massachusetts for over a decade. I buy everything from Cambridge condos to … Continued

You’re trying to sell a Massachusetts Massachusetts house that just won’t sell? And yet – the news says the real estate market is heating up. The media is practically shouting again about multiple offers, high demand, and record-setting prices. So where’s your contract? These tips could be just what you need to help you sell your Massachusetts … Continued

First, we’re so sorry for your loss. This can be a very challenging time for many reasons, and dealing with property ownership is tough at the best of times. You’re thinking, “I inherited a house, what to do with this house?” Should I rent it? Should I sell it?  How should I sell it? Tons … Continued

If you’ve gotten a foreclosure notice of default and want to know what the heck is going on, keep reading. Basically, a foreclosure notice of default is a document that has to be filed by a lender to start the process of foreclosure. The foreclosure notice of default must be sent to anyone who has … Continued

Your neighbor just got an offer on their Cambridge triple-decker, and you’re thinking about selling too. But there’s one problem: you’ve got a lien on your property. Maybe it’s from that contractor who did work on your basement. Or unpaid property taxes from when you were between jobs. Don’t panic. You’re not stuck. I’ve been … Continued