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2010
It used to be the car you drove. Then, it may have been the clubs you were members of. These days, I am starting to understand that your email address says a lot about you, and your level of sophistication and credibility. I have begun to notice it in my profession, that of an real estate attorne...
09/30/2010
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First of all, let me state a fact that I do find somewhat exceptional. In my forty plus years of working with Buyers and Sellers as a Massachusetts real estate attorney, I have never lost a deposit, either representing a Buyer or a Seller, because the transaction did not close on time. And I work...
09/29/2010
I received a call from a client the other day, inquiring about the cost and length of time involved, in developing a set of condominium documents for a three family home he was renovating in South Boston. I asked him whether he had floor plans and site plans completed. He told me he expected both...
09/23/2010
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I believe that this post is extremely relevant to anyone who really values custiomer service. The only way to know if your product is working is to assess and re-evaulate frequently. Asking the customer how the process went may be a little uncomfortable at first; I have found that it is essential...
09/23/2010
I suppose this idea emanated from my just having completed the "30 in 30" challenge, which was daunting, at times, but overall, pretty manageable. I finished my thirty on September 19, and got an encouraging email from my hero, Barbara Todaro, who said, "just keep writing". In point of fact I hav...
09/23/2010
Most states now have lottery systems available for those who enjoy the thrill of risk taking. A friend of a client of mine recently had a winning $100,000 scratch ticket. This person was prudent and selected an option of receiving almost $300 a month, after taxes, for 25 years. A wise decision, a...
09/22/2010
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Two sisters bought a vacation home on one of the offshore Massachusetts islands a little more than five years ago. They had a legacy from their grandmother's estate, and they decided to purchase a home which they could enjoy, either together or by themselves. There was no mortgage involved, and t...
09/21/2010
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Eric Martell's well-written post (Active Rain-September 20, 2010) on post-foreclosure title problems for REO purchasers is accurate and important. With the plethora of foreclosures taking place in our nation, many of which are not done under judicial supervision, there are many "defective" forecl...
09/21/2010
Gene has put together a "preparation list" that can benefit us all. Have these things ready in advance. It willmake the ride go that much more easily. Thinking about Buying a Home or Refinancing soon? Read on and be better prepared when applying for your new Mortgage ... ...
09/20/2010
Gene has put together a "preparation list" that can benefit us all. Have these things ready in advance. It willmake the ride go that much more easily. Thinking about Buying a Home or Refinancing soon? Read on and be better prepared when applying for your new Mortgage ... ...
09/20/2010
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Elliott S. Topkins
Massachusetts Real Estate and Title Atty
Real Estate Resources
Realtor's Resource Blog is dedicated to furnishing current strategy and information to the Massachusetts real estate community of professionals and to out of state realtors and REO and relocation companies who need excellent representation in Massachusetts. My law firm, Topkins & Bevans, can cover the entire state of Massachusetts. I hope to use my 40 years of hands-on real estate experience to assist you and your Massachusetts Buyers and Sellers.