Weekly "Boston Courant" Real Estate Column
Conservation Land and Tree Removal - May 2010
Mortgage Refinance with a Lump Sum Payment - May 2010
Pipes Running Through Condo Unit - April 2010
Return of Deposit After Offer Accepted - April 2010
Water Run-Off with New Construction - April 2010
Mortgage Loan Modification Program Transfer of Servicers - April 2010
Fence Encroaching on Property - April 2010
Effect of Flooding on Purchase and Sale Agreement - March 2010
Property Sale Prior to Foreclosure (Short Sale) - March 2010
Selling Shared Home, Action for Partition - March 2010
So-Called "Mortgage Rescue" Firms - March 2010
Renters' Rights When House is Sold - March 2010
Foreclosure and Homestead Rights - March 2010
UFFI Disclosure - March 2010
Massachusetts Standard Realtor Commission - February 2010
Mortgages with Unknown Banks - February 2010
Condo Unit Sale with Tenant Occupant - February 2010
"Short Sale" Listing Price Negotiability - February 2010
Mortgage Refinance with Current Lender - February 2010
Tenants' Rights and Truth in Lending - February 2010
Building Addition on Home and Variance - February 2010
Noisy Neighbor in Mixed Use Condominium - February 2010
Subcontractors and Liability - January 2010
Misrepresentation by Agent of Apartment Costs - January 2010
Sale of Condo with or without Parking Space - January 2010
Tenants' Rights Regarding Landlord on Premises - January 2010
Homes Without Furnaces - January 2010
Government's "Short Sale" Incentive Plan - January 2010
Homebuyer Tax Credits - December 2009
Are Unpaid Condo Fees a Priority Lien? - December 2009
Recouping an Apartment Security Deposit - December 2009
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure - December 2009
Homesteads and Title Transfer to Trust - December 2009
Do I Need a Home Inspection? - December 2009
Seller's Responsibility Regarding Disclosure of Property Problems - December 2009
Condominium Common Area Repair and Maintenance - Boston Courant, November 2009
Co-op vs. Condo - Boston Courant, November 2009
Suing Subcontractor for Faulty Work - Boston Courant, November 2009
Dog Bite Liability - Boston Courant, November 2009
Legal Nuisance in Real Estate - Boston Courant, November 2009
Real Estate "Restrictions" - Boston Courant, November 2009
"Good and Clear Record and Marketable Title" - Boston Courant, October 2009
Issues with Condo Sales and Buyer's Financing - Boston Courant, October 2009
Ensuring Your View Through An Easement - Boston Courant, October 2009
New Regulations on Smoke Detectors Effective January 1, 2010 - Boston Courant, October 2009
Tree Limbs Overhanging on Neighbor's Property - Boston Courant, October 2009
Senior Citizens Tapping Into Home Equity - Boston Courant, September 2009
Residential Tax Exemption in Boston - Boston Courant, September 2009
Condominium Associations Required to File Taxes in Massachusetts - Boston Courant, September 2009
Foreclosure of Apartment Building and Tenant's Rights - Boston Courant, August 2009
Identifying Foreclosed Sale Properties - Boston Courant, August 2009
Sale of REO Properties - Boston Courant, August 2009
Commercial Lease Above Current Market Rates - Boston Courant, August 2009
Rights and Obligations with Respect to Party Wall Agreements - Boston Courant, July 2009
Verifying an Easement - Boston Courant, July 2009
Obtaining a Variance - Boston Courant, June 2009
Definition of Chapter 91 License - Boston Courant, June 2009
Building on a Paper Street - Boston Courant, June 2009
Rights Regarding Lease Overcharging - Boston Courant, May 2009
Obtaining Registries of Deeds from Online Companies - Boston Courant, May 2009
Buying an Investment Property with an Eviction and Special Permit - Boston Courant, May 2009
Survey Boundaries of Properties - Boston Courant, May 2009
Rights Regarding High Real Estate Taxes - Boston Courant, May 2009
Laws Regarding Deceased Title Owners - Boston Courant, April 2009
Laws Governing Real Estate in a Different Country or Territory - Boston Courant, April 2009
Letter to Congressman Barney Frank Regarding Fannie Mae’s Regulations on Residential Condominium Loans - Boston Courant, April 2009
Buying a Foreclosed or Bank Owned Property - Boston Courant, April 2009
Accounting of Proceeds in Foreclosure - Boston Courant, March 2009
Condominium Unit Master Deed Requirements - Boston Courant, March 2009
Condominium Associations and Reserve Line Items - Boston Courant, March 2009
Obama Stimulus Package Refinancing Provisions - Boston Courant, March 2009
Refinancing a 30 Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage - Boston Courant, March 2009
Condominium Association Insurance Policies - Boston Courant, March 2009
Probate in Regards to Deceased Spouse and Property Ownership - Boston Courant, February 2009
Definition of Estate Planning - Boston Courant, February 2009
Best Way to Hold Title for Investment Property - Boston Courant, February 2009
Financing for Small Real Estate Investors - Boston Courant, February 2009
Definition of Eminent Domain - Boston Courant, February 2009
2008 Massachusetts Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers - Boston Courant, February 2009
Fixtures - Boston Courant, January 2009
Defect in Legal Title - Boston Courant, January 2009
Refinancing Mortgage Rates - Boston Courant, January 2009
Government assistance for homeowners - Boston Courant, January 2009
Loan Modifications Online - Boston Courant, January 2009
Changes in the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act - Boston Courant, January 2009
Are mortgage rates at a point now where I should refinance? - Boston Courant, January 2009
Risks involved selling and buying a new home - Boston Courant, December 2008
Respective Rights to Use an Alley Shared by Tenants - Boston Courant, December 2008
Buying a House in a Flood Zone - Boston Courant, November 2008
Can Lenders Demand Immediate Payment in Full? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Definition of "Tax Taking" - Boston Courant, November 2008
Do Bi-Weekly or Weekly Payment Plans for Mortage Payments Save Money? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Figuring Out Your Capital Gain When Selling Investments in Real Estate - Boston Courant, October 2008
Can a condominium association ban smoking in the condominium? - Boston Courant, October 2008
What are "green buildings"? - Boston Courant, November 2008
What does it mean when property has a "21E problem"? - Boston Courant, November 2008
What happens to my security deposit and last month's rent when my buildings being foreclosed on? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Will I be able to stay in the apartment after the foreclosure? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Things to look for when looking for a home - Boston Courant, November 2008
How does a lender decide what the maximum amount is that I can borrow? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Is it a good idea to fill out a will form online? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Rights with repect to property left in a life estate? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Changes in the FHA loans - Boston Courant, October 2008
How does the tax credit to first-time home buyers work? - Boston Courant, October 2008
How bad is a previous foreclosure on credit? - Boston Courant, October 2008
How do you find out what your credit is? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Difference between a real estate salesperson and a real estate broker - Boston Courant, September 2008
"Good Faith" in Purchase and Sale Agreement - Boston Courant, September 2008
Required Deposit Amount in Purchase and Sale Agreement - Boston Courant, September 2008
Do I need to understand the terms of a purchase and sale agreement before I sign it? - Boston Courant, September 2008
What to do when selling your house on your own - Boston Courant, September 2008
How much did my neighbor pay for his house? - Boston Courant, September 2008
Personal / family loan secured with mortgage? - Boston Courant, September 2008
What is REO? - Boston Courant, September 2008
Responsibility for insurance against identity theft - Boston Courant, September 2008
Purchasing a condominium unit at a foreclosure sale - Boston Courant, August 2008
Purchasing a foreclosed property - Boston Courant, August 2008
How to Handle Neighbor with Unmaintained Property - Boston Courant, August 2008
Disclosure of Neighbor's Behavior when Selling House - Boston Courtant, August 2008
Neighbors fence encroaches apon my property? - Boston Courant, August 2008
Pets in condominium building - Boston Courant, August 2008
Adjustable rates and the collapse of the secondary mortgage market impact the purchase/sale financing of properties? - Boston Courant, August 2008
Handling an individual sharing a condo-unit who is not paying hs share - Boston Courant, July 2008
Responsibility of repairs in a condominium - Boston Courant, July 2008
Zero closing costs- Boston Courant, June 2008
Exclusivity provision of a brokerage agreement- Boston Courant, June 2008
Brokers Fees and Commission- Boston Courant, June 2008
Landlord requiring payment- Boston Courant, June 2008
Reducing the number of years or the payoff amount of the loan- Boston Courant, June 2008
Difference between an "at will" rental agreement and a lease- Boston Courant, June 2008
Disclosers about defects in a property- Boston Courant, June 2008
Loan modification online- Boston Courant, June 2008
Government aid for homeowners- Boston Courant, June 2008
Condition of house before bidding at a forclosure auction- Boston Courant, June 2008
Good time to buy at auction?- Boston Courant, May 2008
Handling vacant houses in the neighborhood- Boston Courant, May 2008
Additional rights of consumers- Boston Courant, May 2008
Lender demanding full balance due when mortgage payment is missed? - Boston Courant, May 2008
Mortgage Refinance with a Lump Sum Payment - May 2010
Pipes Running Through Condo Unit - April 2010
Return of Deposit After Offer Accepted - April 2010
Water Run-Off with New Construction - April 2010
Mortgage Loan Modification Program Transfer of Servicers - April 2010
Fence Encroaching on Property - April 2010
Effect of Flooding on Purchase and Sale Agreement - March 2010
Property Sale Prior to Foreclosure (Short Sale) - March 2010
Selling Shared Home, Action for Partition - March 2010
So-Called "Mortgage Rescue" Firms - March 2010
Renters' Rights When House is Sold - March 2010
Foreclosure and Homestead Rights - March 2010
UFFI Disclosure - March 2010
Massachusetts Standard Realtor Commission - February 2010
Mortgages with Unknown Banks - February 2010
Condo Unit Sale with Tenant Occupant - February 2010
"Short Sale" Listing Price Negotiability - February 2010
Mortgage Refinance with Current Lender - February 2010
Tenants' Rights and Truth in Lending - February 2010
Building Addition on Home and Variance - February 2010
Noisy Neighbor in Mixed Use Condominium - February 2010
Subcontractors and Liability - January 2010
Misrepresentation by Agent of Apartment Costs - January 2010
Sale of Condo with or without Parking Space - January 2010
Tenants' Rights Regarding Landlord on Premises - January 2010
Homes Without Furnaces - January 2010
Government's "Short Sale" Incentive Plan - January 2010
Homebuyer Tax Credits - December 2009
Are Unpaid Condo Fees a Priority Lien? - December 2009
Recouping an Apartment Security Deposit - December 2009
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure - December 2009
Homesteads and Title Transfer to Trust - December 2009
Do I Need a Home Inspection? - December 2009
Seller's Responsibility Regarding Disclosure of Property Problems - December 2009
Condominium Common Area Repair and Maintenance - Boston Courant, November 2009
Co-op vs. Condo - Boston Courant, November 2009
Suing Subcontractor for Faulty Work - Boston Courant, November 2009
Dog Bite Liability - Boston Courant, November 2009
Legal Nuisance in Real Estate - Boston Courant, November 2009
Real Estate "Restrictions" - Boston Courant, November 2009
"Good and Clear Record and Marketable Title" - Boston Courant, October 2009
Issues with Condo Sales and Buyer's Financing - Boston Courant, October 2009
Ensuring Your View Through An Easement - Boston Courant, October 2009
New Regulations on Smoke Detectors Effective January 1, 2010 - Boston Courant, October 2009
Tree Limbs Overhanging on Neighbor's Property - Boston Courant, October 2009
Senior Citizens Tapping Into Home Equity - Boston Courant, September 2009
Residential Tax Exemption in Boston - Boston Courant, September 2009
Condominium Associations Required to File Taxes in Massachusetts - Boston Courant, September 2009
Foreclosure of Apartment Building and Tenant's Rights - Boston Courant, August 2009
Identifying Foreclosed Sale Properties - Boston Courant, August 2009
Sale of REO Properties - Boston Courant, August 2009
Commercial Lease Above Current Market Rates - Boston Courant, August 2009
Rights and Obligations with Respect to Party Wall Agreements - Boston Courant, July 2009
Verifying an Easement - Boston Courant, July 2009
Obtaining a Variance - Boston Courant, June 2009
Definition of Chapter 91 License - Boston Courant, June 2009
Building on a Paper Street - Boston Courant, June 2009
Rights Regarding Lease Overcharging - Boston Courant, May 2009
Obtaining Registries of Deeds from Online Companies - Boston Courant, May 2009
Buying an Investment Property with an Eviction and Special Permit - Boston Courant, May 2009
Survey Boundaries of Properties - Boston Courant, May 2009
Rights Regarding High Real Estate Taxes - Boston Courant, May 2009
Laws Regarding Deceased Title Owners - Boston Courant, April 2009
Laws Governing Real Estate in a Different Country or Territory - Boston Courant, April 2009
Letter to Congressman Barney Frank Regarding Fannie Mae’s Regulations on Residential Condominium Loans - Boston Courant, April 2009
Buying a Foreclosed or Bank Owned Property - Boston Courant, April 2009
Accounting of Proceeds in Foreclosure - Boston Courant, March 2009
Condominium Unit Master Deed Requirements - Boston Courant, March 2009
Condominium Associations and Reserve Line Items - Boston Courant, March 2009
Obama Stimulus Package Refinancing Provisions - Boston Courant, March 2009
Refinancing a 30 Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage - Boston Courant, March 2009
Condominium Association Insurance Policies - Boston Courant, March 2009
Probate in Regards to Deceased Spouse and Property Ownership - Boston Courant, February 2009
Definition of Estate Planning - Boston Courant, February 2009
Best Way to Hold Title for Investment Property - Boston Courant, February 2009
Financing for Small Real Estate Investors - Boston Courant, February 2009
Definition of Eminent Domain - Boston Courant, February 2009
2008 Massachusetts Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers - Boston Courant, February 2009
Fixtures - Boston Courant, January 2009
Defect in Legal Title - Boston Courant, January 2009
Refinancing Mortgage Rates - Boston Courant, January 2009
Government assistance for homeowners - Boston Courant, January 2009
Loan Modifications Online - Boston Courant, January 2009
Changes in the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act - Boston Courant, January 2009
Are mortgage rates at a point now where I should refinance? - Boston Courant, January 2009
Risks involved selling and buying a new home - Boston Courant, December 2008
Respective Rights to Use an Alley Shared by Tenants - Boston Courant, December 2008
Buying a House in a Flood Zone - Boston Courant, November 2008
Can Lenders Demand Immediate Payment in Full? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Definition of "Tax Taking" - Boston Courant, November 2008
Do Bi-Weekly or Weekly Payment Plans for Mortage Payments Save Money? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Figuring Out Your Capital Gain When Selling Investments in Real Estate - Boston Courant, October 2008
Can a condominium association ban smoking in the condominium? - Boston Courant, October 2008
What are "green buildings"? - Boston Courant, November 2008
What does it mean when property has a "21E problem"? - Boston Courant, November 2008
What happens to my security deposit and last month's rent when my buildings being foreclosed on? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Will I be able to stay in the apartment after the foreclosure? - Boston Courant, November 2008
Things to look for when looking for a home - Boston Courant, November 2008
How does a lender decide what the maximum amount is that I can borrow? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Is it a good idea to fill out a will form online? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Rights with repect to property left in a life estate? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Changes in the FHA loans - Boston Courant, October 2008
How does the tax credit to first-time home buyers work? - Boston Courant, October 2008
How bad is a previous foreclosure on credit? - Boston Courant, October 2008
How do you find out what your credit is? - Boston Courant, October 2008
Difference between a real estate salesperson and a real estate broker - Boston Courant, September 2008
"Good Faith" in Purchase and Sale Agreement - Boston Courant, September 2008
Required Deposit Amount in Purchase and Sale Agreement - Boston Courant, September 2008
Do I need to understand the terms of a purchase and sale agreement before I sign it? - Boston Courant, September 2008
What to do when selling your house on your own - Boston Courant, September 2008
How much did my neighbor pay for his house? - Boston Courant, September 2008
Personal / family loan secured with mortgage? - Boston Courant, September 2008
What is REO? - Boston Courant, September 2008
Responsibility for insurance against identity theft - Boston Courant, September 2008
Purchasing a condominium unit at a foreclosure sale - Boston Courant, August 2008
Purchasing a foreclosed property - Boston Courant, August 2008
How to Handle Neighbor with Unmaintained Property - Boston Courant, August 2008
Disclosure of Neighbor's Behavior when Selling House - Boston Courtant, August 2008
Neighbors fence encroaches apon my property? - Boston Courant, August 2008
Pets in condominium building - Boston Courant, August 2008
Adjustable rates and the collapse of the secondary mortgage market impact the purchase/sale financing of properties? - Boston Courant, August 2008
Handling an individual sharing a condo-unit who is not paying hs share - Boston Courant, July 2008
Responsibility of repairs in a condominium - Boston Courant, July 2008
Zero closing costs- Boston Courant, June 2008
Exclusivity provision of a brokerage agreement- Boston Courant, June 2008
Brokers Fees and Commission- Boston Courant, June 2008
Landlord requiring payment- Boston Courant, June 2008
Reducing the number of years or the payoff amount of the loan- Boston Courant, June 2008
Difference between an "at will" rental agreement and a lease- Boston Courant, June 2008
Disclosers about defects in a property- Boston Courant, June 2008
Loan modification online- Boston Courant, June 2008
Government aid for homeowners- Boston Courant, June 2008
Condition of house before bidding at a forclosure auction- Boston Courant, June 2008
Good time to buy at auction?- Boston Courant, May 2008
Handling vacant houses in the neighborhood- Boston Courant, May 2008
Additional rights of consumers- Boston Courant, May 2008
Lender demanding full balance due when mortgage payment is missed? - Boston Courant, May 2008