How a Declaration of Homestead Can Protect You and Your Home
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 [...]
New Year, New Lease, New Security Deposit: Know Your Rights
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 [...]
Buying a New Home? Three Key Documents You Need to Understand
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 [...]
Own Rental Property in Worcester? What to Know About the New Rental Registry Program
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 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 [...]
Jennifer Santucci Joins Mountain Dearborn as Associate
Mountain Dearborn welcomes real estate and business attorney Jennifer Santucci as an Associate. Specializing in commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, as well as finance and business law, she works with clients [...]
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 [...]
