5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first house is an exciting milestone, but it can also be overwhelming and complicated. With so many moving pieces, it’s a challenge to keep track of what you need, what you don’t, and…
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Residential Real Estate Council Features Matthew Arakelian’s Article, “8 Tips to Win the Home Bidding Wars”
Attorney Matthew Arakelian knows bidding wars can be stressful, especially if you don’t have a clear understanding of what you’re getting into. To make the process easier, Matt shares, “8 Tips to Win the Home…
Bidding War Tactics for Buyers
After months of searching, you finally found your dream home! But if you’re searching for a home in a seller’s market, there’s one thing standing between you and the home of your dreams: other buyers.…
Leverage.com Features Attorney Jo-Ann Marzullo in Article, “When Do You Need an Estoppel in Commercial Real Estate?”
Attorney Jo-Ann Marzullo provided her expertise for an article in Leverage.com on estoppels in Commercial Real Estate. The article defines an estoppel letter or certificate and its use in Commercial Real Estate. To read the…
Attorney Allison Orenstein lends expertise in an article by home.com, “A Low Appraisal in a Hot Market Can Be a Deal-killer. Here’s How To Salvage Your Purchase”
In this article by home.com, attorney Allison Orenstein lends her expertise on low appraisals in a hot real estate market. Allison shares her knowledge on the importance of the appraisal value for lenders and how…
Kosta Ligris quoted on Boston.com & Globe.com
Attorney Kosta Ligris was quoted in the Real Estate section of boston.com – to read more visit Ten Things Buyers Should Ask Before Signing on the Dotted Line
Urgent Bulletin: Wire Fraud Warning
Wire fraud continues to be a serious and prevalent issue in real estate transactions. Please watch this short and informative video from the American Land Title Association (ALTA). Before wiring any money, call your paralegal…
Cybercrimes, Phishing & Email Scams Pose Serious Threats To Real Estate Transactions
Cybercrimes and hacking are making the news daily. As technology continues to develop and shape the way the world does business, new threats to security and protection of non-public information and funds transfers will continue…
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules Revised as of December 1, 2016
While real estate professionals know that a sale/transfer of a residential property cannot occur without a smoke/carbon monoxide(CO) certification from the local fire department pursuant to M.G.L. c. 148, Sections 26F and 26F½ , many…
Binding Authority: How Texting May Have Transformed Offers and Real Estate Contracts
Teenagers can’t seem to exist without it. Many still struggle with its countless functions. Some probably wish it didn’t exist at all. No matter the view point, it is remarkable that over the course of…