Author: Juan Murray
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Appraisal Came In Low? A Boston Home Seller’s Guide
When your Boston home appraises below the agreed price, you have four options. What you can do depends on the appraisal language in your Massachusetts P&S.
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The Massachusetts Offer to Purchase: What Boston Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
In Massachusetts, the Offer to Purchase is legally binding once signed. Here’s what Boston buyers and sellers must know before committing.
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Selling a House During Divorce in Massachusetts: What Boston Homeowners Need to Know
In Massachusetts, both spouses must agree to sell the house, or a court can order it. Here’s what divorcing Boston homeowners need to know about the process, proceeds, and tax timing.
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The Massachusetts Purchase and Sale Agreement: What Boston Home Sellers Need to Know
In Massachusetts, the P&S is legally binding the moment both attorneys sign it. Here’s what Boston home sellers commit to, what your attorney negotiates, and what happens if the buyer walks.
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The Buyer Representation Agreement in Massachusetts: What You Sign Before Seeing a Home
In Massachusetts, you must sign a buyer representation agreement before touring homes. Here’s what the contract covers, what’s negotiable, and what to check before you sign.
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Closing Costs in MA: Boston Buyer Guide for 2026
Buyers in Boston typically pay 2%–5% of the purchase price at closing, on top of their down payment. Here’s exactly what’s included, including the required attorney fee.
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Massachusetts Smoke and CO Detector Certificate: What Boston Home Sellers Need to Know
Before you can close on your Massachusetts home, you need a fire department smoke and CO certificate. Here’s what sellers in Boston need to do and when.
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How to Price Your Home to Sell in Boston: CMA vs. Zestimate
Your Zestimate can be off by $50,000 or more in Boston. Here’s how a CMA works and how to set a price that gets you offers, not just days on market.
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6D Condo Certificate: A Boston Seller’s Full Guide
Selling a condo in Boston requires a 6D certificate, condo trust documents, and MA-specific closing steps most sellers don’t know about. Here’s what to prepare before you list.
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Massachusetts First-Time Homebuyer Programs: 2026 Guide for Boston Buyers
Massachusetts offers first-time buyers up to $25,000 in interest-free down payment assistance right now, with a July 31, 2026 deadline. Here’s every program available in Boston and how to stack them.
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Selling an Inherited Home in Massachusetts: What Boston Heirs Need to Know
Selling an inherited home in Massachusetts involves probate, heir agreement, and tax decisions. Here’s how the process works in Boston from a real estate attorney’s state.
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House Hacking in Jamaica Plain Without Losing Your Lifestyle
Learn how to house hack in Jamaica Plain while protecting privacy, comfort, and compliance with Boston rules. Explore your options today.