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• Advice on Boston Real Estate and Debt Forgiveness

  In the recent times, the Obama government as well as the private lenders have started considering principal reduction programs for homeowners who are underwater. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a new advisory to taxpayers who...

• Massachusetts Real Estate Firm indicted for Illegal Asbestos Removal

  A Worcester County Grand Jury returned indictments against a Worcester contractor and the property management firm that hired him for their alleged involvement in the illegal removal of asbestos from a building in downtown Worcester. Jonathan Gabri...

• Things to Consider When Thinking About Social Security

  There is a lot of misconception and misunderstanding amongst people regarding the social security benefits. Most of us who want to get social security benefits hardly know how one can maximize the benefits. Let’s check out seven things that one...

• Boston Foreclosures Part of Biggest State Complaints

  The next two categories of complaints on our list were regarding auto insurance and health insurance; complaints usually came in the form of issues with claims and general questions about benefits. In addition, we received enough calls from consumers regarding Lemon Law and foreclosure assistance issues in 2009 to make them number four and five on our list.

• Greater Boston Area Will Receive Real Estate Funds to Ease Foreclosures

  According to the Patrick-Murray Administration's commitment to improve communities hard hit by foreclosure, Governor Deval Patrick today announced that $5.1 million in federal funds will be allotted to boost neighborhood stabilization programs unde...

• Quincy Real Estate Market February 2010 Market Analysis

  During the month of February, 2010 Quincy real estate saw around 45 homes sale according to local MLS inventory statistics. During the month the standard Quincy home (Combined Condo, SFR, and MFR) stayed on the market for around 120 days. The average list price for the same month was about $320809. The average sales price for February, 2010 was close to $308240. The separation between the list price and the actual sales price produced a 97% difference.

• More Foreclosure Scams May Hit The Boston Real Estate Market

  In this scam, the homeowners are made to believe that will be able to find errors, improper documentation, or outright illegal activity in the way their lender has originated their mortgage. Thus, the homeowners will have sufficient proof and documentation to challenge the lender and get assistance from him. The companies offering such services would “only” charge an upfront fee. The advertisement related to these scams can be found in the newspaper, radio and television. However, experts are of the opinion that the audits provide no benefit.

• Will The Boston Real Estate Market Appreciate in 2010?

  According to The Concord Group Real Estate Adivsors, "Metro Boston’s housing market (excluding Quincy Real Estate) was affected by the real estate bubble earlier than and not as severely as other metro areas around the country. Economic factors and market trends suggest that Metro Boston will be among the first areas to recover in terms of both increased home sales volume and home price appreciation.

• Unemployed Distressed Boston Homeowners Might Use Forbearance in Near Future

  Mortgage Fit announced that, "In a recent development, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and members including Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) and Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N), has proposed a new forbearance plan for the jobless homeowners. Some of ...

• Celtic Basketball Stars to Receive Abandoned Property Cash

  Any financial asset with no activity by its owner for an extended period of time (i.e. Quincy and Boston Homes). This includes savings accounts, checking accounts, unpaid wages or commissions, stocks, underlying shares, uncashed dividends, customer deposits or overpayments, certificates of deposit, credit balances, refunds, money orders, paid-up life insurance policies, safe deposit boxes, and uncashed benefit checks, gift certificates, etc. Abandoned Property does not pertain to land, houses or real estate of any kind.

• Boston Real Estate Experiences Ad Discrimination

  The Massachusetts Attorney General stated, "From billboards lining the roads to television, radio, Internet, and print media, advertisements pervade our everyday lives. Some ads, such as ads for rental properties, relate to the most basic of needs: finding a place for you or your family to live. Unfortunately, language used in some housing ads is illegal, preventing individuals and families of certain characteristics from even being given a chance to apply for an apartment. Every individual and family in the Commonwealth is ensured the right to seek and secure housing of their choice free from unlawful discrimination...

• $20 million TIGER Grant Will Create Rail Opportunities for New Bedford

  The Recovery Act was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country ...

• Will Bad Credit Buyers Be Able to Buy Boston Homes For Sale?

  Defaulting mortgage payment: If your mortgage payments are past due, it’ll badly affect your credit report. The lender will start report your late payments to the credit bureau. Late payments are considered as a negative item and it will remain on your credit report for the next 7 years. Moreover, it will also lower your credit score by some points.

• Coakley Obtains Judgement Against Realtor Michael Kanter

  Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office has obtained a consent judgment resolving a housing discrimination case against Michael Kanter and his former employer Apartment Rental Experts, LLC, who are accused of violating state anti-discrimination laws by refusing to rent an apartment to a Cambridge resident because he participates in the Section 8 housing subsidy program.

• Quincy Oil Burners Must Be Upgraded By July, 2010

  A law enacted over a year ago (St. 2008, c.453) requires homeowners with oil burners installed before 1990 to make a small change to their systems by July 1, 2010 to prevent leaks. According to the Mass. DEP, under the Homeowner Oil Heating System Upgrade and Insurance Law, "Owners of 1- to 4-unit residences that are heated with oil must already have or install an oil safety valve or an oil supply line with a protective sleeve...

• Quincy Real Estate Market Change Nov. to Jan.

  During the months of November, 2009 and January, 2010 Quincy real estate saw a change of about -48 homes that sold, according to local MLS inventory statistics. During the period the standard Quincy home (Combined Condo, SFR, and MFR) days on market (DOM) changed by about 13 days. The average list price for this period changed by about $61875 comparatively. The average sales price for the period between November, 2009 and January, 2010 changed by about $56562. The separation between the list price and the actual sales price produced a -1% change in difference.

• Boston Real Estate and Mortgage Life Insurance

  The unexpected happens. We do everything in our power to make sure that we are able to handle the unexpected, but what about things outside of our control? Since the Boston real estate market, as well as the whole nation, has experienced a housing bust is mortgage life insurance the answer?

• Quincy Housing Statistics for the Month of January 2010

  During the month of January, 2010 Quincy real estate saw around 37 homes sale according to local MLS inventory statistics. During the month the standard Quincy home (Combined Condo, SFR, and MFR) stayed on the market for an Avg. 91 days.

• New FHA Guidelines Could Change Boston Real Estate Market

  FHA says, 'enough is enough' and is taking charge of policy in order to curtail another recession. The internet is buzzing with the new FHA regulations that are sure to have an impact on the Boston Real Estate Market.

• Boston Real Estate and Tax Saving Tips

  The tax season is knocking at the door. You should know the tax breaks so that you would be able to receive it’s benefits. You may get some extra tax breaks if you’ve bought a new home, purchased a car or if you’ve a college student in your family.

• Political Pressures Bear Down on The Boston Real Estate Market

  With the recent popularity of the Short Sale in the Boston real estate market it's no wonder property values can quickly become like the wild wild west. The illogical market goes something like this...A distressed homeowner short sales a property because the mortgage is worth more than the house. Home buyers aren't stupid though and realize that banks will settle for 80% of the FMV (Fair Market Value). This is because on many Boston area homes it costs banks at least 20% of the FMV to foreclose on a property (i.e. lawyer fees, upkeep fees, auction fees, etc...).

• What is a Mortgage and How can it Help You Buy Quincy Homes

  Many first time home buyers call me up everyday with no idea of where to start the home buying process. Some of these buyers have saved up during boom times and bring all cash to the table, but others are buying by using finance options.

• Home Maintenance Tips for Brookline Homes

  Before buying a home it's always good to look for a few 'key' items that can spell trouble. One item that can cause concern is a faulty foundation. How do you tell if the foundation is faulty? If there is a crawl space look underneath the house. Are the parallel timbers reinforced by horizontal studs?

• Pitfalls with Boston Short Sales and Home Owner Association Fees

  If this fee isn't taken into consideration at the start of the process things can get very sticky and unravel days before closing. In order to make sure the status of the HOA fee will not harm the short sale process the association should be contacted. Think of the HOA as a 'third lien' on the property.

• How Boston Short Sales Differ With a Home Equity Line of Credit

  The differences between a short sale, standard second lien, and an equity line of credit can be a sticking point with some banks. Many customers are concerned that a line of credit will prevent them from obtaining a short sale or even worse that a deficiency judgement may be pursued.

• Brookline Short Sales and Quincy Loan Modifications

  The Quincy loan modification and Brookline loan modification process is still very backed up with lenders. Some lending departments are handling loan modifications, auto modifications, and credit payoffs all within the same department. Depending on the bank, short sale departments are separate from the modification department allowing processing to be more successful.

• Quincy Housing Market and The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act

  The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act has come into force upon the Quincy real estate markets. The days when loans could be given without verification are over. These new lending practices will make buying Quincy homes even harder. However, with the help of a good real estate agent these new obstacles can be easily overcome.

• Quincy Rental Properties

  Historically, rental properties that have 3 bedrooms and 2 baths tend to be very good investment properties. Rental properties that have 5+ bedrooms tend to attract multiple families and can quickly devalue the rental unit. The rental market in Quincy is a little different. 3 bedrooms and 2 bath units are still ideal, however targeting 55+ communities can be just as profitable.

• Brookline Short Sales and FHA Offers

  The current Quincy and Brookline markets are difficult right now for FHA buyers. If you plan on asking for more then 3% closing costs from the seller in a short sale transaction you are better off going with an REO. The short pay lenders won't approve anything above 3%. Quincy real estate agents are becoming aware of this as more and more Quincy short sales are being pursued.

• How The Economic Indicator Impacts Quincy Homes For Sale

  The Index of Economic Indicator is a, "A subindex that measures overall consumer sentiments toward the present economic situation and is used to derive (about 40% of) the Consumer Confidence Index, a widely used economic indicator. The sub-inde...

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