Kosta Ligris quoted on Boston.com & Globe.com
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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…
New Excise Tax Rate for Barnstable County
Effective July 1, 2016, the Excise Tax rate for the Barnstable County will increase to $3.06 per $1,000.00 of stated consideration from the present $2.70 per $1,000.00 of stated consideration. The net effect of this…
Know Before You Owe
In our continued effort to consistently keep our clients and industry professionals apprised of TRID related updates and information, Ligris & Associates will distribute tips and frequently asked questions about the forms and rules under…
Property Appraisals: Why Your Offer Over Asking Price Won’t Always Seal The Deal
You’ve found the home of your dreams, beat out multiple offers and scored the seller’s highly coveted acceptance. What could possibly go wrong? If you are financing the purchase of your new home, your lender…
Do I Need A Mortgage Contingency?
As the old saying goes ‘cash is king.’ Surely if you can deliver a big bank check at closing, or a suitcase full of hundreds, a seller is going to look at your offer favorably.…
Inspect the Unexpected
In the competitive spring market, a common inquiry from real estate professionals and home buyers is how to beat out the competition and make their offers to purchase more likely to be accepted. Sellers in…