You Paid Off Your Mortgage. Is It a Done Deal?
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 Ease Housing Shortage, Worcester Approves Zoning Change for ADUs
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 [...]
New Zoning Guidelines for MBTA Communities Encourage Affordable Housing
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 [...]
Before You Place an Online Sports Bet, Consider the Income Tax Implications
It’s hard to avoid the onslaught of ads for mobile sports betting, which goes live today, March 10, in Massachusetts. This is the second phase of newly legalized sports betting in the [...]
Booking a Venue for Your Post-Pandemic Party? Read the Boilerplate!
As pandemic restrictions ease, in-person events and social gatherings are on the rebound. It’s a dramatic contrast with last summer, when venues were closing and customers were scrambling to postpone events or [...]
Is “Tele-Legal” Here to Stay?
Closed offices. Virtual courts. E-recording and e-filing. Video conferences for everything from estate planning to real estate closings. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how law is practiced. As more Americans are [...]
Buying or Selling Real Estate? Here’s How to Ease the Process During the Pandemic
Despite COVID-19, the real estate market has remained robust. With low mortgage rates and a shortage of housing inventory, more home buyers are competing for properties, to the benefit of sellers. As [...]
How to Limit Business Liability for COVID-19 Exposure
As more businesses have re-opened their doors, they have implemented a range of safety measures to protect their employees and customers from COVID-19. Providing complete protection against the virus, however, is nearly [...]
Those Fireworks You’re Hearing Every Night? They’re Illegal in Massachusetts
As the weather warms and pandemic restrictions continue, nights across the country have been disrupted by fireworks. For weeks now, police departments nationwide have reported record numbers of complaints about fireworks disturbing [...]
Who Keeps The Ring When the Engagement Ends? It All Depends
Ah, the engagement ring—symbol of love and commitment. After the big question is popped, it’s the first thing friends and family ask to see, a marker of taste and income, a family [...]
