As the saying goes, nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. And there’s no avoiding taxes, even after death, at least when it comes to real estate—depending on the value [...]
When someone dies who owns real estate, what happens to the property? And who gets to decide? First of all, it depends on whether the decedent had a will. It also depends [...]
Suppose your aging mother has decided to sell her home and move into assisted living. The sale is essential for her to afford her new accommodations. She has a buyer and a [...]
As a homeowner, the last thing you want to worry about is the risk of losing the equity in your home if you find yourself facing a judgment in a lawsuit. Here [...]
You’ve just found the perfect apartment, and you’re ready to sign your new lease. On top of the first rent payment, you probably owe your landlord a security deposit. Your landlord will [...]
Purchasing a house is an exciting and stressful experience. You have piles of paperwork and documents to deal with when you’d rather be thinking about paint colors and new furniture. A good [...]
Last month, the City of Worcester launched a new Rental Registry Program, with the goal of creating a comprehensive public record of all rental units in the City. News of the program [...]
You’ve just paid off your mortgage, and you want to celebrate. Go ahead—pop the champagne! But you’re not out of the woods. You know your property is free and clear. And the [...]
To increase affordable housing in Worcester, the City Council on December 12 amended the zoning ordinance to allow construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right. A proposed ordinance was unanimously approved [...]
Finding affordable housing here in Worcester is a serious challenge. Soaring property values and limited housing stock have made it harder for first-time buyers to get their feet in the door [...]
