Author: Pavel

What to do After Inheriting a Home in Massachusetts?

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Like with any new legal or financial situation, it can be intimidating trying to understand what happens when you inherit a house. Addressing this situation brings on emotional and financial decisions you need to make regarding your newly inherited home.

Why Depersonalizing Your Home for Sale Matters

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Although many people find the process of selling a home exciting, the process can be an emotional one in multiple different ways as well. Once you’ve decided to sell, you need to make the decision to disconnect from your home so that you can move forward towards your new accommodations and start things off on the right foot.

Should I Sell My Home or Rent it Out?

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If you’re thinking about moving to either upgrade, downsize, relocate, or for any other reason, you might be wondering if you should sell your home or rent it out. Whatever your reason for moving, trying to figure out what to do with your current home can get confusing. Depending on several factors such as your … Continued

Is Probate Required When a Spouse Dies in Massachusetts?

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Probate is a legal process where an individual gets appointed (usually a spouse or family member) and gets given the power to identify ad gather a decedent's assets, pay any taxes or debts owed by the deceased, and transfer remaining assets to those that will inherit them. This is all based on the decedent's existing will, or according to Massachusetts law if there's no will.

How to Sell a House with Termite Damage

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Termites create safety hazards that can be costly to fix, as they eat the wood in, under, and around your house. The damage can limit the number of buyers interested in your home. However, there are multiple solutions for you to consider when putting your house up for sale that has termite damage.

Seller Closing Costs in Massachusetts [What You Need to Know in 2021]

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One of the greatest concerns for homeowners, when they sell is closing costs. If you're a Massachusetts homeowner and listing your home for sale, you'll need to how much your closing costs will be to budget for. Costs that sellers and buyers incur during a real estate transaction are closing costs and vary considerably.

9 Things You Can Do If You Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payments

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It is every homeowner’s worst nightmare when they suddenly can’t keep up with their mortgage payments. Whether you’re struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or you’re out of work or struggling with finances, falling behind on your mortgage loan can become very stressful. Falling behind with your mortgage payments can also affect your credit score. … Continued

How to Stop a Foreclosure Auction Immediately

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Going into foreclosure can be a scary process. Life happens, and you can find yourself in a sticky situation where you have fallen behind in your payments, and your house is about to get auctioned off. If this sounds like you, then you need to stop the foreclosure auction immediately!