July 28th - 82 Degree’s - And We’re talking about snow!

If you’re a landlord in Massachusetts take 5 minutes and read this article by John Ellement of the Boston Globe SJC changes rules on snow removal.
The Massachusetts Supreme court has broken from the 125 year old precedents that have existed in slip and fall cases caused by snow and aligned these lawsuits with the […]

Short Sale Changes

If you’re an investor who deals in short sales please take the time to watch this video from the National Association of Realtors. They worked very closely with Congress to pass the new guidelines. The most significant change that will you will notice is that lenders must set a minimum bid for the […]

No Respite on Rent??

If you read Jennifer B. McKim’s article, No Respite on Rent, in the Sunday Globe this past week you were badly informed on the current status of the rental market in Boston. It’s not entirely Ms McKim’s fault and I’m about to upset a […]

March Floods Still Dampening Our Real Estate Market

April showers bring May flowers as the old saying goings. However March flooding has put a damper on current lending. Per the GBAR website:
Flooding rains in March and the failure of the U.S. Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) last month have delayed numerous showings and closings throughout eastern Massachusetts, and […]

Today in Real Estate

The Cape Wind Project gains approval.