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December 17, 2025POST
Top 5 Probate Seller Objections Answered
Clear answers to the five most common probate seller objections—attorney concerns, sale timing, family disputes, non-local agents, and verification steps.
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December 15, 2025POST
Tax Planning for Probate Real Estate Sales
Practical tax guidance for selling probate property: stepped-up basis, capital gains, Form 1041, timing, 1031 exchanges, record-keeping for executors and investors.
12 min read
December 12, 2025POST
Checklist For Verifying Deed Authenticity
Seven-step checklist to verify deed authenticity: inspect the deed, confirm recording, trace title, search liens, check boundaries, and spot forgery before closing.
17 min read
December 10, 2025POST
Appraisal Standards for Probate in Massachusetts
Guide to Massachusetts probate appraisals: legal requirements, USPAP standards, valuation methods, date-of-death rules, and best practices for estates and investors.
10 min read
December 8, 2025POST
New Foreclosure Rules in Massachusetts: What to Know
Massachusetts' 2025 foreclosure reforms lengthen timelines, require mediation, extend notices, pause sales during shutdowns, and tighten auction valuations.
16 min read
December 5, 2025POST
How Zoning Impacts Neighborhood Investment Trends
How zoning shapes property values, housing supply, and investor strategy—covering restrictive zoning, upzoning, case studies, and using zoning data.
16 min read
December 3, 2025POST
Massachusetts Probate Inventory: Complete Guide
Complete guide to preparing Massachusetts probate inventory (Form MPC 854): what to include/exclude, valuation methods, 3-month deadline, and record-keeping
17 min read
December 1, 2025POST
Inheritance Laws and Trusts by Region
Massachusetts' $2M estate tax and strict probate rules make trusts essential — how credit shelter, irrevocable trusts and updates protect heirs and reduce taxes.
12 min read
November 28, 2025POST
Distressed Property ROI Estimator
Calculate ROI on distressed properties with our free tool! Input costs, repairs, and ARV to see potential profits and make smarter real estate decisions.
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