Author: Juan Murray
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Should You Sell Your Boston Home Now or Wait? A Spring 2026 Seller’s Guide
Well-priced homes in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale are clearing in 17-32 days this spring. Here’s what Boston sellers should weigh before deciding to sell now or wait.
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New Massachusetts Home Inspection Law: What Sellers Need to Know
Massachusetts sellers must now provide a mandatory home inspection disclosure before accepting any offer. Here’s what the law requires and the penalties for non-compliance.
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Selling a Two-Family or Three-Family Home in Boston: What Sellers Need to Know
Selling a 2- or 3-family in Boston? This guide covers tenant rights, buyer types, documentation, and how to price and prepare for maximum proceeds.
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How Much Capital Gains Tax Will You Owe When Selling Your Home in Massachusetts?
Most Boston homeowners owe $0 in capital gains tax when they sell — but not all. Here’s how Massachusetts taxes home sale profits and who actually owes in 2026.
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What Happens After You Accept an Offer in Massachusetts: A Seller’s Guide from OTP to Closing
In Massachusetts, accepting a buyer’s offer initiates a legally binding process, beginning with the Offer to Purchase (OTP) and followed by the Purchase and Sale Agreement (P&S) within 10-14 days. Sellers must manage deadlines, inspections, and required certificates while coordinating with their attorney to ensure a successful closing, typically 30-45 days later.
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How Much Will You Net Selling Your Home in Boston?
Boston home sellers pay commission, MA tax stamps, attorney fees, and more — totaling 8–10% of sale price. Here’s exactly what you’ll walk away with after costs.
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My Boston Home Listing Expired: What Should I Do Next?
Your Boston listing expired without selling. Here’s how to diagnose the real cause, price, presentation, or marketing, and relaunch successfully.
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Value-Based, Parity, or Aspirational: Which Pricing Strategy Fits Your Boston Home?
Value-based, parity, or aspirational pricing: how each Boston listing strategy works, who it fits, and the market data that should drive your choice.
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Should You Get a Pre-Listing Home Inspection Before You Sell in Boston?
Should you pay for a pre-listing inspection before selling in Boston? Here’s the real cost, the pros and cons, and how to decide based on your home’s age.
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The Biggest Home Pricing Mistakes Boston Sellers Make (and How Timing Affects Your Price)
The pricing mistakes that cost Boston sellers the most in 2026, plus how spring, summer, fall, and winter timing actually affects your sale price.
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The $40,000 SALT Windfall
What the $40,000 SALT Cap Means for Homeowners in 2026 If you own a home in a high-tax state, 2026 just became significantly more interesting. The new legislation, commonly referred to as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” raises the State and Local Tax deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 through 2029. For homeowners who previously…
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Build-to-Rent vs Existing Single-Family Rentals for Boston Investors in 2026
Build-to-rent vs existing single-family rentals Boston: which strategy fits your 2026 portfolio? Compare risks, returns, and operators before deploying capital.