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Factors Home Of The Future How Connected Is Your Home? The “Home Of The Future” is a smart, sustainable, and highly personalized living space designed to enhance comfort, efficiency, and well-being; while integrating advanced technologies. The “concept brings a wide range of benefits that align with evolving lifestyles, technological advancements, and environmental priorities. Here are some key advantages: Smart automation […]
Factors Massachusetts Real Estate Withholding Law – Effective November 1, 2025 The upcoming new Massachusetts regulation 830 CMR 62B.2.4 issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR), under M.G.L. c. 62B, § 2, establishes withholding requirements on the sale or transfer of Massachusetts real estate. Basically, the law authorizes the DOR to require withholding of taxes on certain payments, including real estate sales. It targets nonresident […]
Factors Real Estate in a Shutdown: What You Need to Know There have been some notable changes in the real estate market between week one and week two of the October 2025 U.S. government shutdown. Here’s a summary of the evolving impact: 🏠 Week One: Initial Impacts Minimal disruption to closings and contracts. FHA and VA loans began experiencing delays, especially where IRS income verification was […]
Factors Back To The Basics: Buyer’s Home Inspection Checklist – New MASSACHUSETTS HOME INSPECTION LAW EFFECTIVE 10/15/25 🏡 Buyer’s Home Inspection Checklist – MA Law Update Law Name: Bill S.2474 – An Act Protecting Consumer Rights in Purchasing Safe and Habitable Homes Part of: The Affordable Homes Act What does the new law say? In summary 🔒 Sellers and agents can no longer require or suggest waiving inspections to make offers more […]
Factors Overpricing Your Home? Here’s What It Could Cost You… The Hidden Cost of Overpricing Your Home! Setting the right price from day one is critical. Pricing a home incorrectly from the start can lead to costly consequences. Homes that linger on the market often face deeper price cuts—and even after a buyer signs a contract, the final sale price can still drop due to […]
Factors MBTA Transit Line Price Per Square Foot I asked AI, “What is the breakdown of price per square foot by MBTA transit line?” Here’s what AI had to say about a breakdown of the average price per square foot by MBTA transit line in the Boston area, based on Estately’s analysis of home sales within a half-mile of each stop: 🏙️ MBTA Transit […]
Factors Rental Law in MA (Bill H.336) – effective August 1, 2025 Here’s a comprehensive overview of Massachusetts rental laws as of 2025, including recent updates and long-standing regulations that affect both tenants and landlords: 🔹 Key 2025 Rental Law Changes Effective August 1, 2025, Massachusetts passed Bill H.336, which introduces major reforms: Broker Fees: ONLY the party who hires the broker (tenant or landlord) is responsible for paying the fee. Tenants […]
Factors Great Wealth Transfer The Great Wealth Transfer refers to the unprecedented intergenerational shift of wealth currently underway, primarily in the United States, but with global implications. 🔍 What Is It? The Great Wealth Transfer is the largest transfer of wealth in history, as baby boomers and the Silent Generation (those born before 1946) pass down their accumulated assets to younger generations — […]
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