Capital gains tax is a tax on the profit that results from the sale of a capital asset, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate. The gain is calculated as the difference between the sale price and the asset’s original purchase price. In the United States, capital...
After the seller accepts an offer, you (the buyer) usually have ten days (or whatever is in the contract) to inspect the property. If something isn’t up to par and you would like fixed, you can ask the seller to take care of it. We wrote this Massachusetts Home...
Affordability is becoming more and more of an anomaly in Massachusetts. However, there are still a few spots in Massachusetts that are affordable and safe. The question you need to ask yourself is: “What is affordable to me?” Then, you need to ask: “What does “safe”...
Inheriting a property isn’t always the financial windfall that it appears to be on paper. If a tenant occupies it, you need to know their legal rights and your responsibilities. This guide will walk you through evicting someone from a property you’ve inherited in...
Foreclosure is a daunting experience. And the end of the stressful process usually comes with an eviction notice. Knowing your rights and available options can help you buy precious time to find alternative housing or even rectify your financial situation. Before we...
