Title 5 Inspections | 101 For Buyers & Sellers

Of the over 3,000,000 homes in Massachusetts, about 650,000 have septic systems. In 1995, Massachusetts passed a state environmental code requiring septic systems and cesspools to be inspected before a home is sold. Here’s what you need to know: Title 5 dictates...

Hoarder Cleaning Checklist (With Free Downloadable List)

We’ve cleaned our fair share of homes, so we know a thing or two about hoarder cleaning. We assembled this checklist so you can clean it as effectively and safely as possible. Safety is a huge priority when cleaning a hoarder’s home. Even if it’s your living...

What Happens When A House Is Deemed Uninhabitable

When a house is deemed uninhabitable, landlords cannot legally collect rent until minimum habitability requirements are met and must make repairs within 14-30 days for non-urgent issues or 24-72 hours for essential problems like broken heating or plumbing. An...

We Buy Houses Ripoffs: 8 Red Flags & How To Avoid Them

You may have seen a billboard or bandit sign saying, “We buy houses, cash!” around town. This offer may seem enticing if you need to sell your home quickly. The question is, how can you verify that they have your best interests at heart? Are We Buy Houses companies a...